In Las Vegas, a place known for headline productions and glitzy extravaganzas, the NTRA put on its annual show that served as the hottest ticket in town for horseplayers. Racing fans from everywhere converged on the Horseshoe Las Vegas from March 10-12 for the granddaddy of all handicapping contests, the 24th annual National Horseplayers Championship (NHC). At stake was over $3 million in prize money and the Eclipse Award for Handicapper of the Year.