2012 NHC winner Michael Beychok among recent big DerbyWars winners

2012 NHC winner Michael Beychok’s $20k win at DerbyWars gave him something to smile about.

 

Horse players love playing horse racing contests atDerbyWars and are winning big prize money on a daily basis. Take a look at some of our most recent big winners. The next one might be you!

Michael Beychok ($20k Game champion)

You would be hard pressed to find a horse player that had a better 2012 than Michael Beychok. The political consultant took down the National Handicapping Championship in Las Vegas, NV and the $1 million top prize that came with it. His victory also earned an Eclipse Award as last year’s Handicapper of the Year.

“DerbyWars is as close as a competitor can get to the actual live play horse racing tournaments. You are always facing very stiff competition.” said Beychok.

Beychok, known as “Whodatchok” on DerbyWars after his hometown New Orleans Saints, would know, as he is a regular in some of the high stakes games at DerbyWars. He recently annexed first place in one of our $20,000 Games with a score of $100.80 and a lead of just $1.60 over the second place finisher.

 

12/29/2012
$20k BIG GAME

 “I think DerbyWars is great practice for any tournament including the NHC and would recommend it to others if they want to improve their play.” Beychok said.

Winning the $20k Game was a nice way for Beychok to close out a wonderful 2012.

Al Roehl ($10k Game Victor)

With a single race left in the $10,000 Gulfstream/Santa Anita, Al Roehl was clinging to a tenuous lead. The veteran horse player known as “Lexingtonbeach” on DerbyWars.com had racked up a score of $83.20 through 10 races, but with the 11^th approaching his lead had dwindled to a mere 80 cents.

 

1/12/13
$10,000 GAME

 

The final race of the contest was a turf race from Santa Anita. The longshot A Toast To You ridden by Edwin Maldonado charged down the stretch to fight furiously to the wire with Garrett Gomez’s Cat Talk.

“As they crossed the wire, I was just hoping the longer shot didn’t win.” Roehl said.

As the scoreboard showed, if A Toast To You won the photo, Roehl would lose the tournament. Luckily for him, Cat Talk emerged victorious after the dust cleared.

“I knew that was the only chance I had to lose, so I was glad the photo went my way.” Roehl said.

Roehl took home a top prize of $4,000 for his hard earned victory.

“The best thing I like about Derby Wars is the opportunity to get cash payouts. Also, I like the contests that are restricted to only one or two tracks since sometimes I don’t feel like handicapping multiple cards. And it is a nice bonus that the online experience is simple, and user-friendly.” Roehl said.

A seasoned horse player, Roehl has the following advice for those looking to perform well at DerbyWars.

“Given some of the contests have fewer races than others, don’t be afraid to take a horse you think will win, even if it isn’t the best value in the race. With fewer races, there are fewer chances for longshots and the margin of victory may be thin; like mine was!!” said Roehl.

Jack Farina ($7,500 Game conqueror)

Jack Farina was another lucky winner in January. Known as “Cubbie10” on DerbyWars, he piled up a score of $88.30 to take home a top prize of $4,000.

 

1/5/13
$7,500 GAME

 

Jack’s favorite part of DerbyWars is the competition.

“The joy of winning is better than the money. Sounds funny, but it’s true, because the competition is tough and you really accomplish something that money can’t buy; being on top.” Farina said.

These players are just a few examples of the tremendous scores being made all the time at DerbyWars.

The next big game is scheduled for Saturday February 2. It boasts a purse of $20,000 with an entry fee of just $175. Players can qualify for as little as $14 through satellite games. The $20,000 game will feature great stakes races like the Hutcheson, Sam F Davis and Robert Lewis.

Don’t miss out on the action!