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. 1 & 2
Nov. 1 & 2
- Races
The $6,000,000 Classic
The Breeders' Cup Classic, run at 1 1/4 miles, draws the top international Thoroughbreds year after year.Future Stars Friday, November 1
- News
- Challenge Series
TV Schedule
Don't miss a minute of the action. View the TV schedule and add it to your calendar to be notified about each upcoming NBC Sports broadcast.
Full Schedule
86 races in 11 countries. View the entire 2019 Breeders' Cup Challenge Series schedule.
It Just Means More
With races selected worldwide in every Championship division, owning a Breeders’ Cup nominated runner is more important than ever. - BCBC
- Plan Your Visit
How to Get Here
As the world’s greatest converge on Santa Anita, here are some helpful tips for finding your way there.
Parking & Transportation
Here's everything you need to know about Parking & Transportation to Santa Anita Park. - 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 Options
Enjoy the excitement of Championship racing combined with gorgeous scenery and exceptional service of a fine-dining experience at the races from any one of the premium Clubhouse dining areas.
Box Seating
Spanning from the 1/16th pole to the finish line, guests will enjoy spectacular views of racing from their box seats.
Reserved Seating
Located on the 3rd floor mezzanine level, these open-air, stadium-style seats offer some of the best views of the track! - Tickets
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
In Cash Prizes
Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge
Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge
how to play
Player’s Bankroll
The 2019 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
Santa Anita Park (host site) or at participating live satelitte locations and ADWs (to be announced).
Format
Tournament races will include ALL live races from Santa Anita Park on Friday, November 1, 2019 and live races through the Breeders’ Cup Classic on Saturday, November 2, 2019. Wager types permitted are Win, Place, Show, Exacta, Trifecta and Daily Double. Click here to view the official rules.
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, Stats Race Lens and Treasure Island Las Vegas.
Registration
Registration for the 2019 Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge is not yet open. However, qualifying contests are available now on Horseplayers.com.
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 Santa Anita Park on November 1 and 2. You can also play at participating live satelitte locations and online ADW sites (to be annonced).
Upcoming Online Qualifiers
Upcoming Live Qualifiers
2019 Participants
2018 Participants
| Player | Qualified From |
|---|---|
|
Thomas Abinanti |
Horseplayers.com |
|
Kevin Adams |
Horseplayers.com |
|
Rich Averill |
Kentucky Derby Betting Championship |
|
David Basler |
Horseplayers.com |
|
Alex Bertram |
Laurel |
|
Lawrence Binns |
Horseplayers.com |
|
Glenn Bird |
Horseplayers.com |
|
Gary Blair |
Horseplayers.com |
|
Jobby Blevins |
Horseplayers.com |
|
Kevin Booth |
Horseplayers.com |
|
Rick Broth |
Kentucky Derby Betting Championship |
|
Gregory Caliwag |
Santa Anita Park |
|
Ryan Carey |
Horseplayers.com |
|
Ryan Carey |
Horseplayers.com |
|
David Charlton |
Horseplayers.com |
2018 Final Standings
Name | Score | Prize | |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Charles Grubbs | 94,020 | $300,000 |
2 | Ed Abel | 86,330 | $200,000 |
3 | Monte Engler | 84,097 | $100,000 |
4 | Ryan Mueller | 71,085 | $75,000 |
5 | Marshall Gramm | 52,320 | $60,000 |
6 | Jim Meeks | 49,230 | $50,000 |
7 | Allen Harberg | 43,025 | $40,000 |
8 | Rich Pawlowski | 41,380 | $32,000 |
9 | Blake Jesse | 41,160 | $27,000 |
10 | Ron Bowden | 34,852 | $22,500 |
11 | Brent Johnson | 32,714 | $19,000 |
12 | Doug Nachman | 32,612 | $16,000 |
13 | Nick Tammaro | 29,666 | $14,000 |
14 | Kenneth King | 28,790 | $12,000 |
15 | Terry Cook | 27,222 | $10,000 |