Saturday, June 27, 2026

Onsite Registration: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Online Participation: All TVG/4NJBETS/XPRESSBET players must pre-register with Brian Skirka (bskirka@monmouthpark.com) prior to 3:00 PM ET on Friday, June 26.
HPI players must be registered with HPI by 3:00 PM ET on Friday, June 26.

Register now and take your shot at qualifying for two of horse racing’s biggest handicapping championships.

OFFICIAL RULES
ENTRY FORM

PLAY FOR A PATH TO $1 MILLION

Compete on De Francis Dash Day for a chance to qualify for the National Horseplayers Championship (NHC), where the 2027 Champion will earn a $1,000,000 Grand Prize and the coveted Eclipse Award as Horseplayer of the Year.

Your journey to horse racing’s richest handicapping prize could begin at Laurel Park.

ENTRY DETAILS

  • $500 BUY- IN 

    • $250 Bankroll + $250 Prize Pool Contribution

  • $250 BANKROLL

    • Use your bankroll to make win, place, and show wagers.

  • TOP SCORES WIN

    • Highest bankrolls at the end of the contest win the prize pool.

PARTICIPATION OPTIONS

  • ON-SITE AT LAUREL PARK

    • Join us trackside for a day of handicapping and excitement.

  • ONLINE VIA XPRESSBET, TVG/4NJBETS, and HPI

    • Play from anywhere! Pre-registration required. See details above.

  • QUALIFIERS

    • Feeder tournaments are available through HorseTourneys.

Must be 18 years or older by June 27, 2026 to participate in the contests.

PRIZE POOL

  • ONE (1) BREEDERS’ CUP BETTING CHALLENGE (BCBC) FULL SEAT

    • Approximate value: $10,000

  • TWO (2) NHC SEATS

    • Approximate value: $5,850 each

    • Includes:

      • NHC Entry

      • $400 Travel Voucher

      • Hotel Accommodation

      • NHC qualifiers will compete for a record $1,000,000 first-place prize at the 2027 National Horseplayers Championship.

  • CASH PRIZES

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