Vegas HPWS 1/24-1/26

[brianwspencer]

Anyone going to be in Vegas that weekend in January for HPWS?

I somehow managed to fall/luck/handicap my way into a free spot in the HPWS on Sunday, so I'll be there if anyone wants to hang out or grab a drink.

[Scav]

Anyone going to be in Vegas that weekend in January for HPWS?

I somehow managed to fall/luck/handicap my way into a free spot in the HPWS on Sunday, so I'll be there if anyone wants to hang out or grab a drink.

Unbelievable Brian, that is a great opportunity, how did that happen?

[brianwspencer]

Unbelievable Brian, that is a great opportunity, how did that happen?

I won a tournament at Hawthorne on Sunday, and along with cash, a free entry into the HPWS was the prize for finishing 1st.

[GBBob]

I won a tournament at Hawthorne on Sunday, and along with cash, a free entry into the HPWS was the prize for finishing 1st.


wow...congratulations Brian...maybe you do know what you're talking about!

[brianwspencer]

wow...congratulations Brian...maybe you do know what you're talking about!

Who knew, right?!

[GPK]

congrats B.

[Scav]

I won a tournament at Hawthorne on Sunday, and along with cash, a free entry into the HPWS was the prize for finishing 1st.

Wow. that is awesome. What an unbelievable opportunity, good luck....

[GBBob]

Who knew, right?!

So how much coin are you playing for? And yes, Good Luck of course

[brianwspencer]

So how much coin are you playing for? And yes, Good Luck of course

I believe it depends on how many people end up in the contest, because unlike the NTRA/DRF contest, you can buy your way into this one for something like $1,000 I think. It seems to attract around 700-800 people, and the top prize should I have the world's most incredibly lucky weekend, seems to usually be between $350-500K.

Now I just have to find someone to hang out with there!

[Scav]

I believe it depends on how many people end up in the contest, because unlike the NTRA/DRF contest, you can buy your way into this one for something like $1,000 I think. It seems to attract around 700-800 people, and the top prize should I have the world's most incredibly lucky weekend, seems to usually be between $350-500K.

Now I just have to find someone to hang out with there!

Its Vegas, there are plenty of people to party with, you might not know them, but they will party. :)

[GPK]

dammit...how much did you win?

[brianwspencer]

dammit...how much did you win?

On Sunday, it was $20 to buy-in and I bought two entries. I won $500 cash, and $500 to travel with which was essentially just $500 cash. So $1000 for the contest I won.

Though I'm looking at airfare and hotels, and I'm going to stay an extra day for fun, so I'm basically going to end up spending about $800 just to get there and stay to play in the contest.

Its Vegas, there are plenty of people to party with, you might not know them, but they will party. :)

So true.

[GPK]

[QUOTE=brianwspencer]On Sunday, it was $20 to buy-in and I bought two entries. I won $500 cash, and $500 to travel with which was essentially just $500 cash. So $1000 for the contest I won.

Though I'm looking at airfare and hotels, and I'm going to stay an extra day for fun, so I'm basically going to end up spending about $800 just to get there and stay to play in the contest.



www.southwestvacations.com

[GBBob]

I believe it depends on how many people end up in the contest, because unlike the NTRA/DRF contest, you can buy your way into this one for something like $1,000 I think. It seems to attract around 700-800 people, and the top prize should I have the world's most incredibly lucky weekend, seems to usually be between $350-500K.

Now I just have to find someone to hang out with there!

man....I'll pay for your trip out there for 10% of any potential winnings!

where is it at?

[dr. fager]

www.southwestvacations.com

so informative, you should of slapped up those hidden gems like travelocity and expedia:rolleyes:

[dr. fager]

so informative, you should of slapped up those hidden gems like travelocity and expedia:rolleyes:

oh and congrats Brian...pretty cool

[brianwspencer]

man....I'll pay for your trip out there for 10% of any potential winnings!

where is it at?

It's at Orleans. It looks like I'll be staying at Imperial Palace, because I intend on having at least a little bit of fun in the days I'm there, and that place is going for about $480 for five nights, along with a $220 airfare.

so informative, you should of slapped up those hidden gems like travelocity and expedia:rolleyes:

Trust me, I've been scouring everything I can to try to make it cheaper. I don't make that much money, so spending almost all of my contest winnings on just getting out there is a big pain in my ass :D

[Cajungator26]

Congrats, BDub. :D

[GPK]

so informative, you should of slapped up those hidden gems like travelocity and expedia:rolleyes:


I aint even gonna give you one...

[dr. fager]

I aint even gonna give you one...

I like your new van by the way.....


590

[GPK]

Classic...

[wiphan]

Congrats! You deserve it! I am sure you will find plenty to do in Vegas!

[declansharbor]

Knock their eyeballs out BWS. May the handicap Lords shine down upon you with a few longshots.

[brianwspencer]

Knock their eyeballs out BWS. May the handicap Lords shine down upon you with a few longshots.

Over 33 races over 3 days, I sure hope they send me more than a few :D

I'll be reporting daily, of course.

[declansharbor]

Over 33 races over 3 days, I sure hope they send me more than a few :D

I'll be reporting daily, of course.

Damn man, Im so happy for you. My day off is going real well for me, and for others too, obviously.
There are two things I want to do before I die. Cash in the World Series of Poker, and qualify for the HPWS. Hopefully I can accomplish them. Hard work does pay off, as Im sure you know. Congrats again.

[ddthetide]

congrats bws !

[SentToStud]

Way to go Brian!

Now, go get the money.

[Antitrust32]

Congrats Bdub!!! I'd go with you if I could get out of work and afford it... so I guess no. But have fun!!! Win lots of cash!

[Gaines2b]

You do love Hawthorne!!!;)

[Bigsmc]

Good work B-Dub.

Have a great time in Vegas.

[3kings]

Brian,

Nice effort, good luck in Vegas. Watch for deals on rooms as it gets closer, if they aren't booked you can get last minute rooms really cheap.

[Mortimer]

Brian,

Nice effort, good luck in Vegas. Watch for deals on rooms as it gets closer, if they aren't booked you can get last minute rooms really cheap.












Don't ya just love it when "Vegas pros" give you "invlauble" "tips" like
this?







:rolleyes:

[pdrift1]

congrats brian !!!!!!! well done, thats very cool , good luck in jan:)

[skippy3481]

Good stuff right there.

[pmayjr]

B-Dub,

I try to qualify tomorrow at Canterbury. I'll have another chance in December if tomorrow doesn't work. So if I'm lucky enough to get out there we'll definately have to grab some drinks. I'll keep ya posted
-Pete

[ddthetide]

B-Dub,

I try to qualify tomorrow at Canterbury. I'll have another chance in December if tomorrow doesn't work. So if I'm lucky enough to get out there we'll definately have to grab some drinks. I'll keep ya posted
-Pete

good luck pmay!

[pmayjr]

Brian,

Nice effort, good luck in Vegas. Watch for deals on rooms as it gets closer, if they aren't booked you can get last minute rooms really cheap.

Unless you're talking about upgrading somewhere else, I think when you qualify for the HWS they provide accomodations. That's at least the way it is for the Canterbury qualifiers. It's air, hotel, and entry to the contest.

P.S. to DDtheTide- TY for the support.

[Mortimer]

I forgot to congratulate you Dispencer.






My only suggestion....


....ditch the eyeliner out there.






Many in Las Vegas will take that as a false positive.

[brianwspencer]

Unless you're talking about upgrading somewhere else, I think when you qualify for the HWS they provide accomodations. That's at least the way it is for the Canterbury qualifiers. It's air, hotel, and entry to the contest.

P.S. to DDtheTide- TY for the support.

Hawthorne just gave me cash for the travel expenses, each tourney may be different on how they take care of you. Hopefully you'll end up out there, it'd be great to not be in a room of 700+ unfamiliar people!

I forgot to congratulate you Dispencer.

My only suggestion....


....ditch the eyeliner out there.

Many in Las Vegas will take that as a false positive.

Thank you. I just used my eyeliner pencil to scratch out the note "bring eyeliner to Vegas" on my things to do list.

[Mortimer]

Hawthorne just gave me cash for the travel expenses, each tourney may be different on how they take care of you. Hopefully you'll end up out there, it'd be great to not be in a room of 700+ unfamiliar people!



Thank you. I just used my eyeliner pencil to scratch out the note "bring eyeliner to Vegas" on my things to do list.



OOOOOOOOOO

[The Bid]

I never leave home without my eyeliner either. Congrats, good luck

[ARyan]

Anyone going to be in Vegas that weekend in January for HPWS?

I somehow managed to fall/luck/handicap my way into a free spot in the HPWS on Sunday, so I'll be there if anyone wants to hang out or grab a drink.

Congrats!

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

great job brian... check out the cheeta club.... xxx all girl.. and pick some winners.. stanly bavish is a punk

[ArlJim78]

somehow I managed to not see this until just now. way to go Brian, that's awesome. you'll need some luck yes, but I'm sure you can't win without skill either, and you have that. keep us posted, your DT cheering squad will be following along.

[Cannon Shell]

I believe Pweizer is in also

[pweizer]

I will be at the National Handicapping Championship. Anyone else going to be there?

Paul

[brianwspencer]

great job brian... check out the cheeta club.... xxx all girl.. and pick some winners.. stanly bavish is a punk

Thanks.

But no thanks.

[Zaf]

Congrats Brian ! Thats Awesome ! Now bring the big one home !!!

[ddthetide]

I will be at the National Handicapping Championship. Anyone else going to be there?

Paul
checkout one of your rivals.
http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/horse/columns/story?columnist=finley_bill&id=3204420&campaign=rsssrch&source=horse+racing

good luck to ALL the Dters!

[Scav]

I second that, good luck this weekend. Tight and aggressive and BOMBS galore.

[Heels1989]

Paul, Brian and any other DTers participating in Vegas this week:

Best of luck.

[2Hot4TV]

Take a coat it is cool this time of year in Las Vegas.

[3kings]

Good luck Paul and Brian! Bring home the championship.

[pweizer]

Thanks to all for the good wishes.

Paul

[Bigsmc]

Good luck Paul and BDub.

Some advice from the guy who finished 212th out of 261 players in NHC V....don't listen to the idiot who finished 212th in anything....

Have fun guys.

[Kasept]

G/L to BWS today at the Series..

And to DT/Dee Teers Paul and NC Tony in the NHC starting tomorrow!

[brianwspencer]

Thanks bigs, steve, and everyone -- I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed this morning, not being a grizzled contest veteran or anything...I'm just making sure I'm having fun with it.

Will report back later tonight!

[ddthetide]

Thanks bigs, steve, and everyone -- I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed this morning, not being a grizzled contest veteran or anything...I'm just making sure I'm having fun with it.

Will report back later tonight!
have fun and play YOUR game.

[skippy3481]

Sorry brian, missed this thread this morning. I hope you had a great day and best of luck as it continues.

[Scav]

Thanks bigs, steve, and everyone -- I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed this morning, not being a grizzled contest veteran or anything...I'm just making sure I'm having fun with it.

Will report back later tonight!

Don't be a bitch, you are just as good as all the others there. You know what you are doing. Bring your IPOD or something so you don't have to listen to the shenigans around you, that for me, causes my distractions because I like to people watch, especially when they are acting like buffoons....

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

Don't be a bitch, you are just as good as all the others there. You know what you are doing. Bring your IPOD or something so you don't have to listen to the shenigans around you, that for me, causes my distractions because I like to people watch, especially when they are acting like buffoons....
um usually its YOU.........

[Scav]

um usually its YOU.........

In tourney structure I am much more calm then in normal wagering activities.....

[brianwspencer]

Came out of day 1 with $305.00, which was good for getting my name on page 7 out of 21...so roughly in the 40th % for the first day. The leader has just around $1,000 after day one.

And for a good laugh, here's who I went with today in my 11 all-optional races (reminder to self for tomorrow: NO TAMPA)

Tampa Race 2: Two Socks Run - 8th @ 14/1

Gulfstream Race 1: Jack's Eleven - WON @ 5/1 ($12.00 & $6.20)

Fairgrounds 1: El's City Boy - Last @ 8/1

Aqueduct 4: Dove Nest - Last @ 5/1

Aqueduct 5: Token Bay - A heartbreaking and stupid (Worst ride of the day...go five-wide and the horse is four lengths the best...) 2ND @ 6/1 ($6.30)

Fairgrounds 3: Fine Star - 4th @ 8/1

Aqueduct 6: The Scouser - 4th @ 29/1

Fairgrounds 4: Alphadoodle - 3rd @ 5/2

Fairgrounds 5: Ready In The Morn - 2nd @ 10/1 ($6.00)

Fairgrounds 7: Chief Mena - 4th @ 4/1

Gulfstream 8: Orient's Tune - 4th @ 15/1

[Rupert Pupkin]

Came out of day 1 with $305.00, which was good for getting my name on page 7 out of 21...so roughly in the 40th % for the first day. The leader has just around $1,000 after day one.

And for a good laugh, here's who I went with today in my 11 all-optional races (reminder to self for tomorrow: NO TAMPA)

Tampa Race 2: Two Socks Run - 8th @ 14/1

Gulfstream Race 1: Jack's Eleven - WON @ 5/1 ($12.00 & $6.20)

Fairgrounds 1: El's City Boy - Last @ 8/1

Aqueduct 4: Dove Nest - Last @ 5/1

Aqueduct 5: Token Bay - A heartbreaking and stupid (Worst ride of the day...go five-wide and the horse is four lengths the best...) 2ND @ 6/1 ($6.30)

Fairgrounds 3: Fine Star - 4th @ 8/1

Aqueduct 6: The Scouser - 4th @ 29/1

Fairgrounds 4: Alphadoodle - 3rd @ 5/2

Fairgrounds 5: Ready In The Morn - 2nd @ 10/1 ($6.00)

Fairgrounds 7: Chief Mena - 4th @ 4/1

Gulfstream 8: Orient's Tune - 4th @ 15/1

Which tournament are you in? The one that has been getting all the write-ups in the DRF is at Red Rock Casino. The leader is David Neuberger and he is at $150.50. In that tourney, you have to bet $2 WP per race.

[GPK]

Which tournament are you in? The one that has been getting all the write-ups in the DRF is at Red Rock Casino. The leader is David Neuberger and he is at $150.50. In that tourney, you have to bet $2 WP per race.


I think Brian is in the one at Orleans.

[Rupert Pupkin]

I think Brian is in the one at Orleans.

I didn't even know there was a tournamnet at the Orleans. The National Handicapping Championship with the $1 million purse is at the Red Rock Resort. There is an article about it at DRF.com. They have the results from the first day posted. The leader is at $150.50.

[ddthetide]

I think Brian is in the one at Orleans.
brian and rich eng are playing at the orleans.

[ddthetide]

horseplayer world series is at the orleans.

http://www.lvrj.com/sports/14309907.html

[pweizer]

I was in the NHC at the Red Rock. Brian was at the Orleans.

Paul