Congrats to this guy and all the other TG Players who got there. That in and of itself is quite an achievement.

Also good job by DRF Vegas writer Dave Tuley for mentioning all of the various handicappers who made the Finals, brother combos's, some regulars, some characters, etc. Lots of these people are normal everyday people who were very successful in life at something else and now play the horses seriously.

I know of some individuals who were very successful Insurance Execs another who is the CEO of a Publicly Traded Company. When these guys walk into any Track in America the Red Carpet should be getting roled out.

Betting money on horses can be both a passion and a hobby. When these guys enter into a contest with mandatory races they don't have the backdoor weapon their Poker counterparts have.

They can't bluff......