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. 5 & 6 | Del Mar
Nov. 5 & 6 | Del Mar
- 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 5
- Challenge Series
TV Schedule
Don't miss a minute of the action. Coverage of the 2021 Challenge Series will be provided by NBC 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 Del Mar, here are some helpful tips for finding your way here.
Parking & Transportation
Here's everything you need to know about Parking & Transportation to Del Mar. - 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
- Tickets
Reserved Seating
Experience all the action from open-air stadium-style reserved seats, or interior climate-controlled seating. - 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. - News
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
In Cash Prizes
2020 BCBC Leaderboard
2020 BCBC Leaderboard
how to play
Player’s Bankroll
The 2021 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
Satellite locations and participating ADWs for the 2021 Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge 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 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 for the 2021 Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge will be announced soon.
For complete details see the Official Rules.
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 5 and 6. 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 |
|---|---|
|
Mike Abinanti |
Horseplayers.com |
|
Zachary Agamenoni |
Horseplayers.com |
|
Brian Arrigoni |
Horseplayers.com |
|
Andrew Asaro |
Horseplayers.com |
|
Peter Behr |
Keeneland |
|
Gary Blair |
Horseplayers.com |
|
Bill Bochenek |
Horseplayers.com |
|
Kevin Bogart |
Del Mar |
|
George Bosch |
Horseplayers.com |
|
George Bosch |
Horseplayers.com |
|
Matt Brown |
Horseplayers.com |
|
Jeff Bussan |
Horseplayers.com |
|
Jeff Bussan |
Horseplayers.com |
|
Michael Caposio |
Horseplayers.com |
|
Michael Caposio |
Horseplayers.com |
|
Ryan Carey |
Horseplayers.com |
|
Bill Chenvert |
Horseplayers.com |
2020 Final Standings
Name | Score | Prize | |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Marshall Gramm | 170,250 | $322,500 |
2 | Jonathon Kinchen | 161,025.20 | $215,000 |
3 | Dylan Donnelly | 136,200 | $118,250 |
4 | Matthew Kwiatkowski | 133,501.60 | $80,625 |
5 | Jason Lane | 120,000 | $64,500 |
6 | Brendan Fay | 107,110 | $53,750 |
7 | Vic Stauffer | 77,900 | $43,000 |
8 | Steven Wells | 52,980 | $37,625 |
9 | Robert Shoemaker | 42,739.40 | $32,250 |
10 | James Lisowsky | 42,634.30 | $26,875 |
11 | Frank Gryboski | 42,201.60 | $21,500 |
12 | Mike Yurczyk | 42,200.05 | $18,812.50 |
13 | Matthew Kwiatkowski | 40,416 | $16,125 |
14 | Christy Moore | 37,067.50 | $13,437.50 |
15 | Brent Johnson | 36,996.50 | $10,750 |