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. 4 & 5 | Keeneland
Nov. 4 & 5 | 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 4
- Challenge Series
TV Schedule
Don't miss a minute of the action. Coverage of the 2022 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. - BCBC
- 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
General Admission
Reserve a general admission ticket to guarantee you’ll be present for one of the greatest weekends in all of sports. - News
- About
What is Breeders' Cup?
Each racing season ends with just one finish line: the Breeders’ Cup World Championships.
Global Competition
The Breeders' Cup attracts competition from around the globe including the top talent from 6 continents and over 16 countries.
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 2022 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
2022 satellite locations and participating ADWs will be announced soon.
Format
Wager types permitted are Win, Place, Show, Exacta, Trifecta and Daily Double (excluding Special Daily Doubles). View the Official Rules or Collusion Statement of Clarification.
Estimated Prizes
Of the $10,000 buy-in, $2,500 will be placed in a separate prize pool and the remaining $7,500 will be the player’s beginning Bankroll. For example, if 500 players enter the Tournament, the cash prize pool will be $1,250,000.
| 1st Place - $360,000 | 6th Place - $60,000 | 11th Place - $25,000 | 16th Place - $12,000 |
| 2nd Place - $240,000 | 7th Place - $50,000 | 12th Place - $20,000 | 17th Place - $11,500 |
| 3rd Place - $130,000 | 8th Place - $40,000 | 13th Place - $17,500 | 18th Place - $11,000 |
| 4th Place - $90,000 | 9th Place - $35,000 | 14th Place - $15,000 | 19th Place - $10,500 |
| 5th Place - $70,000 | 10th Place - $30,000 | 15th Place - $12,500 | 20th Place - $10,000 |
Registration
Registration for the 2022 Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge 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 on November 4 and 5. You can also play at participating live satelitte locations and online ADW sites.
Upcoming Online Qualifiers
Upcoming Qualifying Contests
2021 Participants
2018 Participants
| Player | Qualified From |
|---|---|
|
Stephan Gravina |
Horseplayers.com |
|
Mike Abinanti |
Horseplayers.com |
|
Pete Accocella |
Horseplayers.com |
|
Zachary Agamenoni |
Horseplayers.com |
|
John Aguiar |
Buy-in |
|
Fahad Althani |
Buy-in |
|
Fahad Althani |
Buy-in |
|
Brad Anderson |
Buy-in |
|
Edward Anfuso |
Horseplayers.com |
|
Devyn Arel |
Horseplayers.com |
|
Matt Arndt |
Del Mar |
|
Brian Arrigoni |
Horseplayers.com |
|
Ray Arsenault |
Buy-in |
|
Jeff Arthur |
Buy-in |
|
Andrew Asaro |
Horseplayers.com |
|
Andrew Asaro |
Horseplayers.com |
|
Durwood Ashcroft |
Horseplayers.com |
2021 Final Standings
Name | Score | Prize | |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Matt Miller | 142,800 | $400,500 |
2 | Jonathon Kinchen | 95,974.40 | $267,000 |
3 | Dennis Montoro | 91,245 | $146,850 |
4 | Christy Moore | 83,900 | $100,125 |
5 | Chris Grutsch | 74,550 | $80,100 |
6 | Bill Chenvert | 61,247 | $66,750 |
7 | Charles Thompson | 51,510 | $53,400 |
8 | Chris Podratz | 40,022.30 | $46,725 |
9 | Braden Selvig | 38,715.50 | $40,050 |
10 | Edward Diamond | 37,404.50 | $33,375 |
11 | Eric Kurzhal | 33,140 | $26,700 |
12 | Vaughn Bair | 30,232 | $23,363 |
13 | Ryan Flanders | 29,780 | $20,025 |
14 | Karl Barth | 27,920 | $16,688 |
15 | Joseph Costello | 27,360 | $13,350 |