2020 Kentucky Downs Turf Handicapping Challenge
In conjunction with Kentucky Downs, we’re bringing their 2020 Turf Handicapping Challenge online. Play in the tournament on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 to win 2020 Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge (BCBC) Seats, NHC Prize Packs, major cash prizes and earn a seat for the Wednesday, September 16, 2020 Kentucky Downs Turf Handicapping Challenge. The tournament consists of Kentucky Downs' full card on September 15.
Buy-In
- $1,000 Total Buy-In per Entry, split between:
- $500 Live Tournament Bankroll
- $500 Entry Fee (100% of Entry Fees will be paid out as Prizes)
- Maximum of two (2) entries per person.
- This tournament is hosted and sponsored by Kentucky Downs and offered online at Xpressbet.com.
- You must have an Xpressbet account balance of $1,000 to register online.
- You may also register directly with Kentucky Downs by contacting Brian Skirka at bskirka@monmouthpark.com or 732.571.6595.
- Online registration at Xpressbet begins Wednesday, September 9, 2020 and continues through Tuesday, September 15 at 12:00PM ET.
- You must be an NHC Tour Member prior to the start of the tournament in order to win an NHC Entry.
- This is an official NHC Tour event and NHC Points will be awarded for this tournament.
Prizes (Based on 100 Entries)
Based on 100 entries, total prize pool is $50,000
- 4 NHC Prize Packs (NHC seat, flight reimbursement capped at $400, hotel stay)
- 1 2020 Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge (BCBC) Seat
- Top 10 Entries Earn a Seat in the Wednesday, September 16, 2020 Kentucky Downs Challenge
- Top 5 Split $5,000 cash :
- 1st - $2,500
- 2nd - $1,000
- 3rd - $750
- 4th - $500
- 5th - $250
- $5,000 towards BCBC seat awarded to National Turf Champ
- Remaining cash awarded to National Turf Champ
- A player MUST compete in both contests (Tuesday, September 15 and Wednesday, September 16) to be eligible to be named National Turf Champion.
- The Top 5 finishers (based on 100 entries) will select their prize (BCBC or NHC) from the prize pool in order of finish.
Prizes (Based on 150 Entries)
Based on 150 entries, total prize pool is $75,000
- 5 NHC Prize Packs (NHC seat, flight reimbursement capped at $400, hotel stay)
- 2 Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge (BCBC) Seats
- Top 10 Entries Earn a Seat in the Wednesday, September 16, 2020 Kentucky Downs Challenge
- Top 3 Split $12,000 cash :
- 1st - $6,000
- 2nd - $2,400
- 3rd - $1,800
- 4th - $1,200
- 5th - $600
- $5,000 towards BCBC seat awarded to National Turf Champ
- Remaining cash awarded to National Turf Champ
- A player MUST compete in both contests (Tuesday, September 15 and Wednesday, September 16) to be eligible to be named National Turf Champion.
Format
- Contestants are only eligible to play online at Xpressbet or TVG.
- Contest wagers allowed on the full card from Kentucky Downs.
- Win, Place, Show, and/or Exacta wagering only.
- Must wager on a minimum of eight (8) different Kentucky Downs races at $50 minimum per race. No maximum. Players must, at minimum, wager their full $500 bankroll.
- Entrants keep all pari-mutuel winnings.
- Collusion amongst players may serve as grounds for disqualification.
- The decisions of the judges and Kentucky Downs in all matters or disputes relating to this handicapping challenge are final.