Event #44: $3,000 H.O.R.S.E.
Day 1 Started
Event #44: $3,000 H.O.R.S.E.
Day 1 Started
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The third and final stage of the 2017 World Series of Poker’s unofficial "Triple Crown" of H.O.R.S.E. events kicks off today with the "Belmont Stakes" of the summer, or rather Event #44: $3,000 H.O.R.S.E. With two separate winners in the first two runnings, we'll see who among the mixed-game playing thoroughbreds claims the title in this one.
The defending champion Marco Johnson will most likely be in the field. In 2016, Johnson topped 400 to claim his second bracelet and a first-place prize of $259,730. What made Johnson’s victory even more special was a newlywed wife in his corner, six months pregnant with their first child.
Earlier this series, the most prestigious H.O.R.S.E. title was taken down by David Bach. Bach won the "Kentucky Derby" of H.O.R.S.E. races earning a victory in the $10,000 event for $383,208. A little more than a week before that the "Preakness Stakes" or $1,500 running was shipped by David Singer. Singer earned a prize of $203,709.
Former Champions:
Year | Name | Entries | Prize |
---|---|---|---|
2016 | Marco Johnson | 400 | $259,730 |
2015 | Dan Idema | 376 | $261,774 |
Another top-billed cast will flood the felt of the Amazon room this afternoon when the action gets underway at 3:00 p.m. local time. Play is scheduled for 10 hour-long levels on Day 1 with a 15-minute break every second level. Players start with 15,000 in chips and late registration will remain open until the end of the break following the eighth level, approximately midnight.
Stay tuned to PokerNews throughout the event as we bring you live coverage until a new WSOP champion is crowned.
Level: 1
Limits: 150/300
Ante: 25
Cards are in the air for Day 1 of the $3k H.O.R.S.E. There are currently 145 runners registered, and action is under way.
While some players are filtering in with even more sure to show up before late registration, some familiar faces have already rocked up for the start of the event.
Brandon Shack-Harris is looking for WSOP bracelet number three, while Frank Kassela is looking for number four after winning the $1,500 2-7 No-Limit Lowball.
Marco Johnson, the defending champion of this event, is also looking for number three. Ian Johns has three already, with two coming last summer. He just made Day 3 of the $10,000 Limit Hold'em event and is looking to improve on that run here.
Kevin Gerhart has three of his six WSOP cashes this summer and cashed his first three tournaments of this summer. His best finish is 14th place in the $1,500 Omaha Hi-Lo Eight or Better.
Ron Ware won his first WSOP bracelet this summer in the $1,500 8-Game Mix.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Phil Hui |
15,000
15,000
|
15,000 |
Norman Chad |
15,000
15,000
|
15,000 |
Frankie O'Dell | 15,000 | |
|
||
Brandon Shack-Harris |
15,000
15,000
|
15,000 |
|
||
Chris Vitch |
15,000
15,000
|
15,000 |
Frank Kassela |
15,000
15,000
|
15,000 |
|
||
Jason Mecier
|
15,000
15,000
|
15,000 |
Jameson Painter |
15,000
15,000
|
15,000 |
Marco Johnson |
15,000
15,000
|
15,000 |
|
||
Ian Johns |
15,000
15,000
|
15,000 |
|
||
Mike Watson |
15,000
15,000
|
15,000 |
Ron Ware |
15,000
15,000
|
15,000 |
Kevin Gerhart |
15,000
15,000
|
15,000 |
|
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Randy Ohel | 15,000 | |
|
||
Shirley Rosario | 15,000 | |
Allen Kessler | 15,000 | |
John Monnette | 15,000 | |
|
||
Tom Schneider | 15,000 | |
|
||
Jon Turner | 15,000 | |
Mark Gregorich | 15,000 | |
Dan Heimiller | 15,000 | |
|
||
Greg Raymer | 15,000 | |
|
||
Thomas Taylor | 15,000 |
There aren't too many huge pots this early in a limit tournament, but here's a fun one worth a mention.
Razz
Marco Johnson: / /
Noaya Kihara: / /
There was almost no action while the players checked through to seventh street amidst some giggles from the table at the runout for both players. Johnson ended up winning the pot when he showed for a ten-low. Kihara could not come close, showing a king in his hand and then mucking.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Marco Johnson |
17,400
2,400
|
2,400 |
|
||
Naoya Kihara |
14,400
14,400
|
14,400 |
|
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Steve Sung |
15,000
15,000
|
15,000 |
|
||
John Racener |
15,000
15,000
|
15,000 |
|
||
Brian Brubaker |
15,000
15,000
|
15,000 |
|
||
Fabrice Soulier |
15,000
15,000
|
15,000 |
|
||
Adam Friedman |
15,000
15,000
|
15,000 |
|
||
David Bach |
15,000
15,000
|
15,000 |
|
||
Jeff Madsen |
15,000
15,000
|
15,000 |
|
||
Aaron Steury |
15,000
15,000
|
15,000 |
|
||
Esther Taylor |
15,000
15,000
|
15,000 |
Felipe Ramos | 15,000 | |
Hold'em
Matthew Smith raised in late position and Adam Owen three-bet from the small blind. Smith called.
The flop came , and Owen bet. Smith called. The action repeated on the turn, which was the , and Owen bet again when the paired the board on the river. Smith folded.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Adam Owen |
16,400
16,400
|
16,400 |
Matthew Smith |
12,900
12,900
|
12,900 |