The final chance to qualify for the 2023 National Horseplayers Championship (NHC) is once again happening on the eve of the tournament, Thursday, March 9, 2023, during the Last Chance/First Chance qualifier at the Horseshoe Las Vegas. Last year's Last Chance/First Chance Contest yielded a record 21 seats into the weekend's NHC.
For horseplayers wanting a final shot at competing for the biggest cash prize in Thoroughbred racing contest play and an Eclipse Award, the Last Chance/First Chance qualifier is their opportunity. For those who are already qualified, it's a way to earn a second entry to NHC 2023. And for those who already hold the maximum two entries to this year's NHC, the Last Chance/First Chance offers the luxury of securing the very first berths to the 2024 NHC.
The top five places at the Last Chance/First Chance Contest are guaranteed to win a qualifying spot to #NHC2023 provided they are a current 2022 NHC Tour member. One additional qualifying spot to the NHC will be awarded for every 20 entries over the first 140 entries. The top three leaders will share a cash prize pool equal to 30% of entry fees (15% to first, 10% to second, 5% to third) with the balance of entry fees going to the NHC prize pool.
An NHC-eve fixture, the Last Chance/First Chance Contest includes races from across the country. The tournament format requires participants to make a total of 11 mythical WIN/PLACE wagers (four mandatory races and seven player's choice). A $500 entry fee must be paid in full prior to participating in the tournament. Players may register in person at the Paris Race and Sports Book or online at NTRA.com/NHC2023 (registration closes Wednesday March 8 at 8:00 pm PT). Participants may purchase up to four entries in the Last Chance/First Chance Contest.
To sign up for the NHC Tour, go to www.ntra.com/membership.
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