The $1,500 H.O.R.S.E. event at the 2025 World Series of Poker is shaping up to be a thrilling contest of mixed-game mastery. After a grueling Day 1 filled with split pots, shifting formats, and expert-level strategy, it’s Solheim who sits atop the leaderboard. Meanwhile, seasoned veteran Greg Mueller continues his determined run as he looks to make another deep WSOP push.
With a skilled and balanced field of players still in contention, this event is becoming one of the most compelling mixed-game battles of the summer.
A Competitive Start to the H.O.R.S.E. Challenge
From the first hand, the $1,500 H.O.R.S.E. event showcased why mixed games require more than just raw talent—they demand endurance, flexibility, and deep knowledge of five poker variants: Hold’em, Omaha Hi-Lo, Razz, Stud, and Stud Eight or Better.
Players transitioned through game types every eight hands, testing their ability to shift gears constantly. It’s a format that levels the playing field, and it’s clear from the field’s tight chip counts that no one is running away with the game.
Solheim’s Steady Climb to the Top
Solheim wasn’t the loudest name in the room when cards hit the felt, but by the end of the session, his name topped the leaderboard. Through consistent play and sharp execution across all variants, he steadily built his stack while many others fell.
His quiet confidence and strong decisions in the Stud and Omaha rounds proved especially decisive, allowing him to gain critical pots in complex hands.
Greg Mueller Still in Contention
Three-time bracelet winner Greg “FBT” Mueller is no stranger to the pressure of a WSOP deep run, and once again, he’s proving why he remains a threat in any format.
Mueller faced some tough tables and swung in and out of the top 50 throughout the day, but his experience in limit games helped him regain ground heading into Day 2. His performance in Razz and Hold’em rounds in particular earned him crucial chips to remain in the hunt.
The Road Ahead
With multiple former bracelet winners and mixed-game specialists still in the field, the road to the final table will be no easy ride. Day 2 promises even more strategic warfare, where survival depends not just on cards, but on mastering tempo and timing in constantly rotating formats.
Expect Solheim to be tested early as the field tightens and seasoned names begin to apply pressure. If he can maintain his rhythm, a spot at the final table may be within reach.
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