2009 Belmont Summer Handicapping Challenge

June 27& 28

Part of The NTRA/Daily Racing Form

National Handicapping Championship 

Click here to download the 2009 Registration Form

The top three [3] finishers of the 2009 Belmont Summer Handicapping Challenge will be eligible for The NTRA/Daily Racing Form National Handicapping Championship in Las Vegas.

Approximately $1,000,000 in prize money will be available with the individual winner to receive $500,000 and NTRA Handicapper of the Year honors at the 2009 Eclipse Awards.

The New York Racing Association, Inc. will provide flight arrangements for each of the top three [3] finishers of our qualifying tournament*. The NTRA will provide for a three-night stay at the Red Rock Hotel and Casino, the official tournament hotel for the 2010 championship event.

In the event of a tie among the top three [3] finishers, the following tie-breaking rules will be used to decide the three-member Belmont travel team:

1. Highest number of winning wagers over the two-day tournament. 
2. If a tie still exists, highest-priced winner over the two-day tournament (based on $2 win payoff).
3. If a tie still exists, highest money total after day one of the two-day tournament.

*NYRA will reimburse airfare for our Las Vegas qualifiers, at a maximum of $400 round trip.  Per NTRA regulations, if a contestant has already qualified for the Las Vegas team via another NHC tournament, they must arrange travel through that qualifying entity. 

Belmont Park 2009

HANDICAPPING CHALLENGE

Rules & Regulations

Dates:              June 27th & 28th
Site:                 Belmont Park
Entry Fee:        $400
Field Size:       200 entries (maximum of two per person)
Prize Money:  $80,000 (based on 200 entries). All entry fees are returned in prize money.
Tracks:            Belmont Park, Monmouth Park and Churchill Downs

TOURNAMENT PRIZE STRUCTURE

1. The total prize structure is $80,000 (based on 200 entrants).
2. Order of finish is based on highest accumulated earnings.
3.  If tie exists, prize money for that position will be equally divided among the entrants involved in tie.

Additional Prize Money

$1,000 - to the highest bankroll at the conclusion of Day One of the tournament.

$1,000 – to the player that compiles the highest single day bankroll at the conclusion of Day Two. 

CONTEST RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. Entrants may select only one horse per race.

2. Entrants cannot make more than one wager in any one race.

3. You are allowed to make one selection per race; 10 selections per contest day.

4. At least five selections per day must be made on races conducted at Belmont.

5. Any entrant making more than 10 wagers on the two days of the contest may be disqualified, if, in the sole judgment of the tournament judges, the violation is deemed intentional.

6. In the event of a scratch, the entrant is allowed to re-bet as long as that particular race remains open for wagering. Otherwise, a late scratch results in no contest wager, unless it is the final race of a contest day where as the contestant will receive the actual betting favorite.

7. Entrants will make nine mythical $20 win, place or show wagers on each contest day.

8. Entrants will make one $40 win, place or show wager on each contest day.

9. Win odds will be capped at 15-1, resulting in a maximum payoff of $320 on a $20 win bet and $640 on a $40 win bet. Place and show odds are capped at 8-1, resulting in a maximum payoff of $180 on a $20 bet and $360 on a $40 bet.

10. All bets are mythical and mandatory.

11. Coupled betting entries and mutuel fields will be regarded as a single selection.

12. Bets must be placed by the contestant only at a designated location for tournament play only in the North Shore Terrace Room. The entrant is solely responsible for ensuring that his or her wager is correct. No changes will be allowed once wagering is closed.

13. The decision of the judges, NYRA Promotions, in all matters or disputes relating to the tournament is final.

14. All official track rulings will apply to the horses selected for tournament play except as otherwise stipulated.

General Rules

• All entrants must be at least 21 years of age.
• Winners are subject to all State and Federal Tax Requirements.
• Officers and employees of New York Racing Association Inc. are not eligible for the contest.
• NYRA reserves the right to terminate or withdraw this request at any time, for any cause without prior notice. In this event, all entry fees will be refunded.
• Entrants may review bets made and dollars accumulated at the official tournament table.
• NYRA reserves the right to make changes to the contest rules and format if necessary.

** In the event that, due to circumstances beyond NYRA’s control, live racing is cancelled at our host track, Finger Lakes will be designated as the alternate New York area wagering track.

ENTRY AND REGISTRATION

Registration will be available through June 13, 2009 (based on availability). You may register at Aqueduct or Belmont (on or after April 18 ) by completing an entry form and submitting a personal check, cash, Visa or Master Card, or money order in the amount of $400 along with the entrant's name, address, social security number and phone number. Registration by mail must be received no later than June 13, 2009 (based on availability). There will be no registrations at the door. The tournament is limited to the first 200 entrants to register.

Entrants must be present on both days of the tournament to remain eligible for prizes. There are no exceptions.

Mail to:

NYRA

Attn: Kathy Locke
Marketing Promotions Dept.  

P.O. Box 90

Jamaica, NY 11417

Soon after the tournament is full, you will receive a registration packet. This is your entry ticket into the tournament. No duplicates will be issued.

A limit of two entries per person will be accepted. The tournament is limited to 200 entrants. Once the limit is reached, no other entries will be accepted.

On June 27th, 2009, between 11:00 a.m. and 12 p.m., entrants must present positive identification, and will then be issued an official tournament envelope, which will contain your wagering forms.

Click here to download the 2009 Registration Form

Contest to be held in the North Shore Terrace 4th Floor Clubhouse