Horse Racing Forum - PaceAdvantage.Com - Horse Racing Message Board

Go Back   Horse Racing Forum - PaceAdvantage.Com - Horse Racing Message Board


Horse Racing Forum - PaceAdvantage.Com - Horse Racing Message Board

Horse Racing Forum - PaceAdvantage.Com - Horse Racing Message Board (http://www.paceadvantage.com/forum/index.php)
-   General Handicapping Discussion (http://www.paceadvantage.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=2)
-   -   Contest sites (http://www.paceadvantage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=141094)

GMB@BP 10-01-2017 11:16 AM

Contest sites
 
I have never played in a contest but they seem to be growing in popularity.

I have seen them on DRF and Derby Wars, is there other sites?

Has anyone played in them and can provide any insight to playing them? Are they rigged, fair or unfair, a waste of money.

RunForTheRoses 10-01-2017 12:46 PM

Horsetourneys and horseplayers.com are the premier sites, same ownership, HP specializes in only BCBC and NHC, HT other contests like Sana Anita Fall Classic, they also have a bunch of cash games.

green80 10-01-2017 02:31 PM

the takeout is so high you have to be much the best to make money

ReplayRandall 10-01-2017 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by green80 (Post 2226767)
the takeout is so high you have to be much the best to make money

100% wrong.....Tourney takeout is 10-12% max in almost ALL tourneys. In the future Greenie, don't make comments you know nothing of what you're talking about.

Mulerider 10-01-2017 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMB@BP (Post 2226662)
I have never played in a contest but they seem to be growing in popularity.

I have seen them on DRF and Derby Wars, is there other sites?

Has anyone played in them and can provide any insight to playing them? Are they rigged, fair or unfair, a waste of money.

I now play Horsetourneys.com exclusively. Nothing rigged about them; in fact, in the "pick-and-pray" contests you know which horses your opponents have picked before the first race starts. Just be aware that in the live tournaments there's a lot of game strategy to consider, particularly in the last few races. Definitely not a waste of money...I make more money in contests than I do at the track. It's not uncommon to see winning tournament scores that would have resulted in a loss of money had the hypothetical $2 WP bets been placed live.

Give 'em a try, and good luck!

Mule

GMB@BP 10-01-2017 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mulerider (Post 2226789)
I now play Horsetourneys.com exclusively. Nothing rigged about them; in fact, in the "pick-and-pray" contests you know which horses your opponents have picked before the first race starts. Just be aware that in the live tournaments there's a lot of game strategy to consider, particularly in the last few races. Definitely not a waste of money...I make more money in contests than I do at the track. It's not uncommon to see winning tournament scores that would have resulted in a loss of money had the hypothetical $2 WP bets been placed live.

Give 'em a try, and good luck!

Mule

Thanks, I would never do it blind without a serious study about how they are played, though I can envision some ideas.

horses4courses 10-01-2017 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMB@BP (Post 2226812)
Thanks, I would never do it blind without a serious study about how they are played, though I can envision some ideas.

It's much the same as making money betting to win.
Avoid chalk.

Playing contests is about picking winners,
but playing favorites will get you beaten.

Narrow each race down to the contenders.
Select anything at good odds that you believe can win.

You need a fair amount of mid to high priced horses to win contests.

thaskalos 10-02-2017 03:47 PM

Which is the best "contest site" for me to join...if I want to play strictly heads-up tournaments?

AstrosFan 10-02-2017 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thaskalos (Post 2227237)
Which is the best "contest site" for me to join...if I want to play strictly heads-up tournaments?


Heads-up play is 100% derbywars...everytime

I am not giving my tax info for a small ass withdrawal to HT

I've won a $500 contest many times in the same year on DW and off the check went with no issues.


If you win, details below:


Derbywars:
For withdrawals over $600 we require a valid mailing address and social security number in order to file the appropriate tax forms at year end.

Horsetourneys:
Updated taxpayer information is required before a player's first withdrawal will be accepted. If you have not submitted your taxpayer information, you must do so through one of the available submission options. Withdrawal amounts in excess of $600 in a calendar year (net of entry fees, i.e., the total amount won) will be subject to a single 1099-MISC filing with the IRS for the applicable tax year

ReplayRandall 10-02-2017 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AstrosFan (Post 2227256)
Horsetourneys:
Updated taxpayer information is required before a player's first withdrawal will be accepted. If you have not submitted your taxpayer information, you must do so through one of the available submission options. Withdrawal amounts in excess of $600 in a calendar year (net of entry fees, i.e., the total amount won) will be subject to a single 1099-MISC filing with the IRS for the applicable tax year

If deposits exceed your withdrawals, you think they're sending you a 1099?....Hardly.

AstrosFan 10-02-2017 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReplayRandall (Post 2227274)
If deposits exceed your withdrawals, you think they're sending you a 1099?....Hardly.

The point is no one should have to provide, nor submit any tax info just to get a single withdrawal under $600


Interesting tidbit on the bottom of the rules page:

Purchase agreements are between the Customer and Old Northeast Limited:
72 High Street
Haslemere Surrey
United Kingdom
GU27 22A


https://horsetourneys.com/rules

ReplayRandall 10-02-2017 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AstrosFan (Post 2227289)
The point is no one should have to provide, nor submit any tax info just to get a single withdrawal under $600


Interesting tidbit on the bottom of the rules page:

Purchase agreements are between the Customer and Old Northeast Limited:
72 High Street
Haslemere Surrey
United Kingdom
GU27 22A


https://horsetourneys.com/rules

You've never had an offshore account, have you? Trust me, McKay Smith at Horsetourneys is way above par by how he conducts business. I can't say the same for DW and it's lack of transparency.

Afleet 10-02-2017 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AstrosFan (Post 2227256)
Heads-up play is 100% derbywars...everytime

I am not giving my tax info for a small ass withdrawal to HT

I've won a $500 contest many times in the same year on DW and off the check went with no issues.


If you win, details below:


Derbywars:
For withdrawals over $600 we require a valid mailing address and social security number in order to file the appropriate tax forms at year end.

Horsetourneys:
Updated taxpayer information is required before a player's first withdrawal will be accepted. If you have not submitted your taxpayer information, you must do so through one of the available submission options. Withdrawal amounts in excess of $600 in a calendar year (net of entry fees, i.e., the total amount won) will be subject to a single 1099-MISC filing with the IRS for the applicable tax year

I received a 1099 from Derbywars last year and usually just played the $600 to $750 purse contests. After Stronach sued them it hasn't been the same, but I still like Derbywars better than HT. Never had a problem getting paid from either site. I just finished second in a SA pool play contest last Sat@HT

Afleet 10-02-2017 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMB@BP (Post 2226662)
I have never played in a contest but they seem to be growing in popularity.

I have seen them on DRF and Derby Wars, is there other sites?

Has anyone played in them and can provide any insight to playing them? Are they rigged, fair or unfair, a waste of money.

sign up it is very fun-you won't regret it. I find the live contests more interesting because crazy things can happen on the last race, but pick and pray is probably the best way to go.

RunForTheRoses 10-02-2017 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thaskalos (Post 2227237)
Which is the best "contest site" for me to join...if I want to play strictly heads-up tournaments?

You an take a peak here at HT:

https://horsetourneys.com/leaderboard


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:24 AM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Copyright 1999 - 2023 -- PaceAdvantage.Com -- All Rights Reserved

» Advertisement
Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:24 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Copyright 1999 - 2023 -- PaceAdvantage.Com -- All Rights Reserved
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program
designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.