For the second straight year, Indiana Grand Racing & Casino will host a qualifier for the 18th annual National Horseplayers Championship (NHC), the track announced Tuesday. The top three finishers from the Saturday, Aug. 18 qualifier will advance to the NHC final, slated for Feb. 9-11, 2018 at Treasure Island in Las Vegas.
Registration for the NHC qualifier at Indiana Grand will begin Wednesday, June 21. The format will follow the same schedule as last season with races from Saratoga, Del Mar and Indiana Grand utilized for the contest. The entry fee is $175 and includes Daily Racing Forms, Indiana Grand live racing program, buffet, light beverages and a t-shirt.
Players will begin with a mythical bankroll of $48 for the qualifier. They will be required to place a $2 win and $2 place wager on 12 races for the contest. Of the races offered, five will be mandatory from Indiana Grand. Players will be limited to two entries and the contest will be capped at 125 entries total.
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