Enter an online qualifying event at Horseplayers.com or a live qualifying event. Online feeder contests have entry fees that start as low as $20.
Nov. 6 & 7 | Keeneland
Nov. 6 & 7 | Keeneland
- Races
Longines Classic
The Breeders' Cup Classic, run at 1 1/4 miles, draws the top international Thoroughbreds year after year.Future Stars Friday, November 6
- BCBC
- News
- Challenge Series
TV Schedule
Don't miss a minute of the action. Coverage of the 2020 Challenge Series will be provided by NBC Sports, TVG and Fox Sports.
It Just Means More
With races selected worldwide in every Championship division, owning a Breeders’ Cup nominated runner is more important than ever. - Plan Your Visit
How to Get Here
As the world’s greatest converge on Keeneland, here are some helpful tips for finding your way here.
Parking & Transportation
Here's everything you need to know about Parking & Transportation to Keeneland. - History & Tradition
Hall of Champions
Since 1984, the world's finest thoroughbreds have competed in the Breeders’ Cup World Championships for a place in history.
Event by Year
See everything from race replays to handle and weather from every Championship since 1984.
Breeding & Nominations
The breeding industry is the cornerstone of the Breeders’ Cup program, the very foundation of our Championships and Challenge series. - Tickets
Dining & Hospitality
Celebrate the Championships surrounded by the unrivaled atmosphere in one of Keeneland’s most popular venues. - Tickets
- About
What is Breeders' Cup?
Each racing season ends with just one finish line: the Breeders’ Cup World Championships.
Father of the Cup
Thirty seven years ago the visionary John Gaines hatched a plan. His vision? The Breeders’ Cup World Championships.
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
In Cash Prizes
Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge
Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge
how to play
Player’s Bankroll
The 2020 Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge is a “real money” handicapping challenge. Players will be required to deposit $10,000, of which $7,500 will be the players’ bankroll for wagering during the Tournament.
Where To Play
Keeneland Race Course (host site), Gulfstream Park (Satellite Site), Monmouth Park (Satellite Site), Santa Anita Park (Satellite Site) or online at TVG or Xpressbet.
Format
Tournament races will include ALL live races from Keeneland Race Course on Friday, November 6, 2020 and live races through the Breeders’ Cup Classic on Saturday, November 7, 2020. Wager types permitted are Win, Place, Show, Exacta, Trifecta and Daily Double (excluding Special Daily Doubles). Click here to view the Official Rules or Collusion Statement of Clarification.
Estimated Prizes
Of the $10,000 buy-in, $2,500 will be placed in the prize pool. If 400 players enter the Tournament, the cash prize pool paid will be $1,000,000.
| 1st Place - $300,000 | 6th Place - $50,000 | 11th Place - $20,000 |
| 2nd Place - $200,000 | 7th Place - $40,000 | 12th Place - $17,500 |
| 3rd Place - $110,000 | 8th Place - $35,000 | 13th Place - $15,000 |
| 4th Place - $75,000 | 9th Place - $30,000 | 14th Place - $12,500 |
| 5th Place - $60,000 | 10th Place - $25,000 | 15th Place - $10,000 |
BCBC/NHC Bonus
A $3 million National Horseplayers Championship (NHC) Tour bonus – the largest prize ever offered in the handicapping contest world – will be awarded to any horseplayer who wins the Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge (BCBC) and the NTRA National Horseplayers Championship, presented by Racetrack Television Network, Caesars Entertainment & Bally's.
Registration
Registration information for the 2020 event will be announced soon.
How to Qualify
Play
Score
Win your $10,000 Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge seat by dominating your qualifying event.
Enjoy
Make a run at the grand prize in the Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge at Keeneland Race Course on November 6 and 7. You can also play at participating live satelitte locations and online ADW sites (to be announced).
Upcoming Online Qualifiers
Upcoming Live Qualifiers
2020 Participants
2018 Participants
| Player | Qualified From |
|---|---|
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Thomas Abinanti |
Horseplayers.com |
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Tom Arndt |
Horseplayers.com |
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Steve Arrison |
Horseplayers.com |
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Steve Arrison |
Horseplayers.com |
|
Karl Barth |
Horseplayers.com |
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David Basler |
Horseplayers.com |
|
Peter Behr |
Horseplayers.com |
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Albion Benton |
NHC |
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Matt Bernier |
Horseplayers.com |
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Eric Boyd |
Horseplayers.com |
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Jeff Bussan |
Horseplayers.com |
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Jeff Bussan |
Horseplayers.com |
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Chris Cennamo |
Horseplayers.com |
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Roger Cettina |
Horseplayers.com |
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Brian Chenvert |
Horseplayers.com |
2019 Final Standings
Name | Score | Prize | |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Brad Anderson | 145,040 | $343,000 |
2 | Bill Chenvert | 137,750 | $229,000 |
3 | Richard Jerardi | 137,420 | $126,000 |
4 | Brandon Moran | 121,618 | $86,000 |
5 | Rick Kueber | 77,620 | $69,000 |
6 | David Wilkenfeld | 70,724 | $57,500 |
7 | Dennis Montoro | 64,911 | $46,000 |
8 | Thomas Coleman | 60,670 | $40,000 |
9 | Nissan Gabbay | 40,337.5 | $34,500 |
10 | Blake Courtney | 39,400 | $29,000 |
11 | Bob Hansan | 38,400 | $23,000 |
12 | Paul Cush | 35,521 | $20,000 |
13 | Jim Atwell | 35,288 | $17,500 |
14 | Mark Stanton | 33,800 | $14,500 |
15 | Allan Schaffer | 31,495 | $11,500 |