Handicapping Contests

Feed your competitive edge with handicapping contests nearly every week in 2021! Live money handicapping contests allow you to compete online through NYRA Bets, pre-registration is required. Visit NYRA Bets for more details on participating online in NYRA handicapping contests. NYRA Bets customers in Colorado, Montana and Washington cannot participate due to state law. For questions regarding the contests, contact [email protected].

Aqueduct Contests | Saratoga Contests

$3,000 Belmont Derby Challenge presented by Jackpocket

Date: Saturday, July 10th
Buy-in: $3,000 Buy-in ($2,000 bankroll/$1,000 prize pool)
Format: Minimum wagering requirement of $400 on 5 races
Win, Place, Show, Exacta, Trifecta, Quinella, and Daily Double pools
Prizes: Cash payouts through fifth place, two entries into the 2022 NHC, one seeded entry into next year's $10,000 Belmont Stakes Challenge
More Info: Official Rules
Questions: [email protected]

Belmont Fall Contest Dates:

September 18
September 25
October 2
October 9
October 16
October 23
October 30

Belmont Open Contests

Date(s): September 18 (See other dates above)
Buy-in: $300 Buy-in ($200 bankroll, $100 prize pool)
Format: Minimum wagering requirement of $40 on 5 races
Win, Place, Show, Exacta, Trifecta, Quinella, and Daily Double Pools
Prizes: Cash payouts through seventh place, one entry into the next $300 contest for 8th to 10th place
Questions: [email protected]