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The contest circuit

Handicapping tournaments.

Compare upcoming handicapping tournaments, NHC and BCBC qualifiers, total buy-ins and ways to play, with links to official organizers.

Sources reviewed . Curated coverage of advertised total buy-ins above $200, in US dollars. Confirm availability, eligibility and entry deadlines with organizers.

Del Mar

November Betting Challenge

On-site + online

TVG · Xpressbet

Announced for 2026; registration marked coming soon. Linked detailed rules still show 2025—confirm updated rules before entering.

Total buy-in$3,000

$1,000 fee / prize pool
$2,000 live bankroll

Official details
Monmouth Park

NHC Qualifier

On-site only

On-site only. Two NHC seats; cash to five finishers. See organizer rules for eligibility.

Total buy-in$300

$150 fee / prize pool
$150 live bankroll

Official details
Monmouth Park

NHC Qualifier

On-site only

On-site only. Two NHC seats; cash to five finishers. See organizer rules for eligibility.

Total buy-in$300

$150 fee / prize pool
$150 live bankroll

Official details
Monmouth Park

Last Chance NHC Qualifier

On-site only

On-site only. Two NHC seats; cash to five finishers. See organizer rules for eligibility.

Total buy-in$300

$150 fee / prize pool
$150 live bankroll

Official details
Churchill Downs

Kentucky Derby Betting Challenge

Online

TwinSpires

2027 event advertised by TwinSpires. Check the event-specific rules and availability before entering.

Total buy-in$5,000

$1,500 fee / prize pool
$3,500 live bankroll

Official details

Across the circuit

Official directories and source coverage for this edition.

Laurel Park

Autumn Turf and Maryland Million events verified.

Xpressbet

Dated events checked; $200-or-less buy-ins excluded.

TwinSpires

Verified partner events and 2027 KDBC included. Ambiguous or conflicting schedule dates excluded.

Santa Anita

Showcase and five BCBC qualifier dates verified.

Keeneland

Fall Challenge verified against Xpressbet's dated listing.

Del Mar

2026 event announced; updated detailed rules pending.

NYRA Bets

September 24–25 cancellations posted. No new dated qualifying listing confirmed.

HorseTourneys

Current event details could not be reliably retrieved; coverage incomplete.

HorsePlayers

Current event details could not be reliably retrieved; coverage incomplete.

Breeders’ Cup

Official rules were not readable in this review; conflicting secondary dates excluded.