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].

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Belmont Open Contests

Date(s): May 8th (See other dates below)
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
More Info: Official Rules
Questions: [email protected]

Belmont Stakes Challenge

Dates: June 4 & 5 (Two-Day Contest)
Buy-in: $10,000 Buy-in ($7,500 bankroll/$2,500 prize pool)
Format: Friday - Minimum wagering requirement of $600 on 5 races
Saturday - Minimum wagering requirement of $900 on 5 races (ending on the Belmont Stakes)
Win, Place, Show, Exacta, Trifecta, Quinella, and Daily Double pools
Prizes: Cash payouts through fourth place, four $5,250 2022 NHC seats, two $10,000 Breeders Cup Betting Challenge seats, and one 2022 $10,000 Belmont Stakes Challenge seat
More Info: Official Rules
Questions: [email protected]

$3,000 Stars and Stripes Challenge

Dates: Saturday, July 3rd
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 Spring/Summer Contest Dates:

May 8
May 15
May 22
May 29
June 4 & 5 - $10,000 Belmont Stakes Challenge, see rules below
June 12
June 19
June 26
July 3 - $3,000 Stars and Stripes Challenge, see rules below
July 10

Belmont Fall Contest Dates:

September 11
September 18
September 25
October 2
October 9
October 16
October 23
October 30