Harness Racing PEI is proud to release details for the upcoming Atlantic Breeders Crown weekend of racing slated for October 10th and 11th at the Charlottetown Driving Park
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As part of the 2009 Atlantic Breeders Crown, HRPEI is excited to announce the inaugural Horsemen’s Poker Tournament. The event will take place Saturday, October 10th as part of the Atlantic Breeders Crown’s ‘Weekend of Champions.’ The action will take place in the 6-table poker room at the Red Shores Racetrack & Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park.
Traditionally, a 4-man scramble golf tournament has taken place as part of the championship weekend, however, changes to the Atlantic Classic Yearling schedule and location have led to the establishment of this year’s poker tournament. Slated to begin at 8:30 am on Saturday, October 10th, the tournament is open to Standardbred Canada and/or Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission members only.
In the Atlantic Breeders Crown multi-table tournament, players start with $3000 in poker chips. Players at numerous tables compete for one another's chips as the blinds and/or antes increase incrementally. As players are eliminated, tables are ‘broken’, keeping the tables evenly ‘balanced’. Eventually, the last few surviving players with chips are brought together at the final table, where the winner is determined. The tournament winner will be awarded with the inaugural “Atlantic Breeders Crown Poker Tournament” winner’s bracelet.
Jeremy Pierce, General Manager of Harness Racing PEI stated that, “It’s common to see cards being played around the barn area after race cards. We want to provide horsemen an opportunity to play in a poker tournament designed for them. The poker skill level will vary, but it will certainly be a fun tournament, in a first class poker environment at the Charlottetown Driving Park.”
The tournament will round up just in time to enjoy the Saturday card of consolation races which kick off the Atlantic Breeders Crown weekend. Cash prizes will be awarded to top finishers on the basis of number of tournament entries. Food and beverages will be available to tournament participants, along with seat draws for all those involved.
Interested competitors can register by contacting Harness Racing PEI at 902 629 6636. Space is limited, so register early.
Tournament Details:
* Saturday, October 10th, 2009 8:30 – 12:30ish;
* $50 buy in - $40.00 + $10 administration fee;
* $3000 in tournament poker chips;
* Payouts to top 5 finishers;
* Random seat draws throughout the tournament;
* Prize giveaways for participants.
* Open to Standardbred Canada and MPHRC members.
For a full schedule of events for the weekend, click here.