Handicapping Challenge
When: Saturday & Sunday, Aug 1 - 2
Where: Seabiscuit Skyroom
Type: Event
| Del Mar Handicapping Challenge |
To Enter:
$8,000 buy-in inclusive of $6,000 live bankroll and $2,000 towards the prize pool.
Up to two entries per person.
Format:
Live money contest. Win, Place, Show, Exacta, Trifecta and Daily Double wagering on all Del Mar live races. Wager $500 or more on at least three Del Mar live races each day and at least $3,000 each day.
Prizes*:
At least 100% of the prize pool returned in cash and prizes. Over $200,000 in total prizes expected plus Del Mar is paying for the $1 Million Bonus Opportunity to the first-place finisher if the person also wins the BCBC.
| First: | $60,000, $10,000 entry to BCBC, choice of NHC & Travel Stipend or $5,000 Del Mar Fall, $1 Million Bonus Opportunity |
| Second: | $25,000, $10,000 entry to BCBC, choice of NHC & Travel Stipend or $5,000 Del Mar Fall |
| Third: | $10,000, $10,000 entry to BCBC, choice of NHC & Travel Stipend or $5,000 Del Mar Fall |
| Fourth: | $5,000, $10,000 entry to BCBC, choice of NHC & Travel Stipend or $5,000 Del Mar Fall |
| Fifth: | $10,000 entry to BCBC, choice of NHC & Travel Stipend or $5,000 Del Mar Fall |
| Sixth: | $10,000 entry to BCBC |
| Seventh: | $2,000, NHC & Travel Stipend |
| Eighth: | NHC & Travel Stipend |
| Ninth: | $2,000 |
| Day One Leader: $2,500 | |
| 2019 Handicapping Challenge | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melissa Margolis | $42,650 |
| 2 | Garett Skiba 2 | $31,406 |
| 3 | Brett Wiener 2 | $25,790 |
| 4 | Loyal Sprague 2 | $23,200 |
| 5 | Gary West | $20,283.50 |
| 6 | Garett Skiba | $18,032 |
| 7 | Dan Kaplan | $16,015 |
| 8 | Louis Constan | $14,985 |
| 9 | Gregg Kingma | $14,706.45 |
| 10 | David Basler | $14,649 |
Additional Details:
- Players keep all remaining funds in their live-money bankroll.
- Earn NHC Tour Points
- Luxurious contest room, admission and seating with hosted buffet and beverages. No dress code.
*Prizes based on expected 100 entrants, subject to change.
Contact Chris Bahr chris@dmtc.com for contest questions.
Players may contact betsy@dmtc.com for reservation assistance.