'Horseplayers' on ESQ TV -- Debuts 1/21, 10p ET

[herkhorse]

Watched 3/4 of the show last night until my cable froze up when I switched over to watch the Nets finish off the Heat.

It's much better without the cowboy imo.

Seems like a lot of the little mistakes wouldn't be that hard to fix. I watched the race where Helmers had the tri, and it was close for 3rd between the 6 and 7, with the 3 clearly 5th. Yet they kept saying it's either the 6 or 3 for third.

[South Beach Luv]

Originally Posted by herkhorse

It's much better without the cowboy imo.

Mine too. His voice alone is irritating, reminds me of High Pitch Eric.

Was nice to see Helmers show some emotion rooting his horse home.

[asudevil]

The show has run it's course...Obvious that the only character that the producers are interested in, is Hellmers.

[pweizer]

I hate to admit it, but I am actually enjoying it. He doesn't come across well but people would learn a lot about contest play by watching Helmers. The rest have no clue how to play, especially in live money events. I wish I had a dollar for every time Cox says that this contest isn't really his game or strong suit for sure and his betting is just comical.

With all of the flaws though, it is a pretty fair representation of what playing in a contest is like and it is fun to watch.

Paul

[South Beach Luv]

Originally Posted by pweizer

I hate to admit it, but I am actually enjoying it. He doesn't come across well but people would learn a lot about contest play by watching Helmers. The rest have no clue how to play, especially in live money events. I wish I had a dollar for every time Cox says that this contest isn't really his game or strong suit for sure and his betting is just comical.

With all of the flaws though, it is a pretty fair representation of what playing in a contest is like and it is fun to watch.

Paul

So you're saying betting a $3 TRI 6x5x7 with hopes of breaking even isn't the way to go?

[pweizer]

Originally Posted by South Beach Luv

So you're saying betting a $3 TRI 6x5x7 with hopes of breaking even isn't the way to go?

Pretty much. Although that is better than betting $100 to show on all horses like he did at Del Mar thinking it will move him way up the leader board.

Paul

[Pants II]

For a reality show this is real good stuff.

Christian Hellmers will change the rules of tournaments. And in that regard he is a force to be reckoned with.

The explanation given for trying to "team up" was for entertainment purposes. I'm of the opinion that it isn't a good look to show two of the more recognized tournament players plotting to team up to win a tournament.

That will scare the easiest of marks away.

The goal should be to entice as many people as possible. That way the jackpots can expand.

I don't expect any of this to actually happen.

[jms62]

Originally Posted by pweizer

Pretty much. Although that is better than betting $100 to show on all horses like he did at Del Mar thinking it will move him way up the leader board.

Paul

His 6 x6xAll tri this week made me laugh. He did hit it for 10x the bet but 6K Trifectas are few and far between.