Enter the high-stakes world of professional horse race handicapping, where the only thing bigger than the bets are the characters placing them. Meet the Horseplayers, some of the best in the business as they compete for the title of America's top handicapper.
The players kick off the 2013 season with the Triple Crown, where they hope to have some fun--and win some money--before the gloves come off and the tour begins.
It’s the first competition of the season, and $40,000 is on the line. At New York’s Legendary Belmont Park, a rookie’s early luck threatens the veteran horseplayers, who know that a win guarantees an invitation to the Championship.
The horseplayers head to Del Mar for another tournament—and another spot in the finals. Rookie Matt learns a tough lesson when he can’t come up with the entry money.
New alliances form as competition heats up at the Saratoga Race Course, where bad weather and a questionable injury threaten to turn a $100,000 payday into a total bust. Meanwhile, Michael navigates the high-stakes world of thoroughbred auctions.
Team Rotondo looks to improve their chances by forging an alliance with Matt at the Keeneland Handicapping Challenge in Lexington. Meanwhile, Michael hopes to turn his luck around, and Christian puts it all on the line.
Christian takes a break from the action in Miami after securing a spot in the championship, but he doesn’t stay away long and returns to offer some unwanted advice. Meanwhile, pressure mounts for the other players to qualify for the finals.
Christian hopes to redeem himself at the Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge; Peter focuses on his day job as the rest of his team tries to reach the championship.