Flashback: 2006 H.O.R.S.E - The Honor Goes To Chip
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When David “Chip” Reese emerged triumphant we all went home more than satisfied. A humble, quiet man, Reese didn’t always attract the same media attention as some of his colleagues. However for most pros, his victory only confirmed what they already knew – that Reese was the best all-around player in the world. His victory was reward for years of grinding the big games, and justification for the H.O.R.S.E. event itself.
With 143 entrants, it was a memorable final table that included Doyle Brunson, Dewey Tomko, TJ Cloutier and Phil Ivey, however it will be most remembered for the epic heads-up battle between Reese and eventual runner-up Andy Bloch. The seven-hour battle went into the wee hours of the next morning before Reese finally secured the title and $1,784,640 in prize money.
Reese’s victory laid the foundation for the future of the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. World Championship, and following his passing in December of 2007, the trophy was named in his honour; players now compete for the Chip Reese Memorial Trophy.