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Shane Sellers Poker Tournament Set
Thursday, September 26, 2013


The 1st Annual Shane Sellers All Star Jockey’s No Limit Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament is set for Sunday, October 6 at The Castle Post, Lexington, Ky., with all proceeds benefitting The Simunye Project. Registration is at 5:00 p.m. and the game starts at 7:00 p.m. sharp!

Space is limited to 200 players with the costs to enter $250 Buy-In, $100 Re-Buys (2), and $100 Add On (1). Cost for non-players is $50. Among those attending will be Triple Crown jockey Jean Cruguet, three-time Derby winners Calvin Borel and Kent Desormeaux, 2013 leading female jockey Rosie Napravnik, Hall of Famers Pat Day, Gary Stevens, Mike Smith, Edgar Prado and many more.

The festivities will include live music, food provided by Furlongs Cajun Restaurant and Silent and Live Auctions featuring vacation and hunting packages, stallion services, racing memorabilia and more.

It is suggested that you register early to ensure your seat. Contact Bridget Parker at 859-873-4394 or Shane Sellers at 859-699-9687 for more information.

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