Join Horse Racing Tournaments at TwinSpires
We are thrilled to announce that the highly anticipated TwinSpires Handicapping Tournaments have arrived! This is your chance to showcase your handicapping skills and compete for prizes or spots in other prestigious events.
Get ready to Race to Victory!
Bettors can find tournaments at TwinSpires that include qualifiers to the Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge (BCBC), the National Horseplayers Championship (NHC), and the Kentucky Derby Betting Challenge (KDBC).
Join the hundreds of horse-players who have come together to compete among one-another in the TwinSpires Tournaments platform. Reaction has been positive, so come see what the energy is all about!
Qualify for most major horse racing tournaments
Compete in our tournaments to secure your spot in the following major events
Kentucky Derby Betting Challenge
National Horseplayers Championship
Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge
Why Participate in TwinSpires Horse Racing Tournaments?
Big Prizes
Win big cash prizes or achieve exclusive tournament entries.
Skill-based
User your handicapping skills to compete and win.
Safe and trusted
Bet confidently with TwinSpires, backed by Churchill Downs.
The Kentucky Derby Betting Challenge
The official betting tournament of the Kentucky Derby, the Kentucky Derby Betting Challenge (KDBC), is returning to TwinSpires.com and offering a guaranteed prize pool of a quarter-million dollars.
$250,000 Kentucky Derby Betting Challenge Live Bankroll Cash Tournament on May 3, 2025
• $5,000 Total Buy-In
• $3,500 to Bankroll
• $1,500 to Prize Pool
• Maximum of two (2) entries per person.
• Players must wager all $3,500 of their bankroll across all specified races at Churchill Downs.
• The following wager types will count as contest wagers: Win, Place, Show, Exacta, Trifecta, Daily Double.
• 100% of Prize Pool is paid out as Prizes.
• Entries will be accepted up until 11:00AM ET, post time of the first race at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Kentucky Derby Betting Challenge Qualifier Tournaments Calendar
| Date | Tournament Type | Racetrack | Seat Implications | Min. # of Races | Minimum $ per Race | Wager Types |
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10/27/24 | KDBC-BCBC Qualifier | Churchill | One (1) KDBC Seat and One (1) BCBC Seat Guaranteed | 5 | $70.00 | Win, Place, Show, Daily Double, Exacta, Trifecta |
11/9/24 | KDBC Qualifier | Churchill | One (1) KDBC Seat for every 33 Participating Players | 5 | $25.00 | Win, Place, Show, Daily Double, Exacta, Trifecta |
11/23/24 | KDBC-NHC Qualifier | Churchill | One (1) KDBC Seat and One (1) NHC Seat Guaranteed | 5 | $70.00 | Win, Place, Show, Daily Double, Exacta, Trifecta |
11/30/24 | KDBC Qualifier | Churchill | One (1) KDBC Seat for every 33 Participating Players | 5 | $25.00 | Win, Place, Show, Daily Double, Exacta, Trifecta |
12/7/24 | KDBC Qualifier | Oaklawn | One (1) KDBC Seat for every 33 Participating Players | 5 | $25.00 | Win, Place, Show, Daily Double, Exacta, Trifecta |
12/21/24 | KDBC Qualifier | Fair Grounds | One (1) KDBC Seat for every 33 Participating Players | 5 | $25.00 | Win, Place, Show, Daily Double, Exacta, Trifecta |
12/28/24 | KDBC-NHC Qualifier | Turfway | One (1) KDBC Seat and One (1) NHC Seat Guaranteed | 5 | $70.00 | Win, Place, Show, Daily Double, Exacta, Trifecta |
1/4/25 | KDBC Qualifier | Oaklawn | One (1) KDBC Seat for every 33 Participating Players | 5 | $25.00 | Win, Place, Show, Daily Double, Exacta, Trifecta |
1/18/25 | KDBC Qualifier | Fair Grounds | One (1) KDBC Seat for every 33 Participating Players | 5 | $25.00 | Win, Place, Show, Daily Double, Exacta, Trifecta |
1/26/25 | KDBC-NHC Qualifier | TBD | One (1) KDBC Seat and One (1) NHC Seat Guaranteed | 5 | $70.00 | Win, Place, Show, Daily Double, Exacta, Trifecta |
2/1/25 | KDBC Qualifier | Oaklawn | One (1) KDBC Seat for every 33 Players | 5 | $25.00 | Win, Place, Show, Daily Double, Exacta, Trifecta |
2/8/25 | KDBC Qualifier | Fair Grounds | One (1) KDBC Seat for every 33 Players | 5 | $25.00 | Win, Place, Show, Daily Double, Exacta, Trifecta |
2/15/25 | KDBC Qualifier | Fair Grounds | One (1) KDBC Seat for every 33 Players | 5 | $25.00 | Win, Place, Show, Daily Double, Exacta, Trifecta |
2/22/25 | KDBC Qualifier | Oaklawn | One (1) KDBC Seat for every 25 Players | 5 | $30.00 | Win, Place, Show, Daily Double, Exacta, Trifecta |
3/1/25 | KDBC Qualifier | Turfway | One (1) KDBC Seat for every 25 Players | 5 | $30.00 | Win, Place, Show, Daily Double, Exacta, Trifecta |
3/8/25 | KDBC Qualifier | TBD | One (1) KDBC Seat for every 25 Players | 5 | $30.00 | Win, Place, Show, Daily Double, Exacta, Trifecta |
3/15/25 | KDBC Qualifier | Colonial | One (1) KDBC Seat for every 25 Players | 5 | $30.00 | Win, Place, Show, Daily Double, Exacta, Trifecta |
3/22/25 | KDBC Qualifier | Turfway Fair Grounds | One (1) KDBC Seat for every 25 Players | 5 | $30.00 | Win, Place, Show, Daily Double, Exacta, Trifecta |
3/29/25 | KDBC Qualifier | Oaklawn | One (1) KDBC Seat for every 25 Players | 5 | $30.00 | Win, Place, Show, Daily Double, Exacta, Trifecta |
4/5/25 | KDBC Qualifier | Keeneland | One (1) KDBC Seat for every 25 Players | 5 | $30.00 | Win, Place, Show, Daily Double, Exacta, Trifecta |
4/12/25 | KDBC Qualifier | Keeneland | One (1) KDBC Seat for every 25 Players | 5 | $30.00 | Win, Place, Show, Daily Double, Exacta, Trifecta |
4/26/25 | KDBC Qualifier | Churchill | One (1) KDBC Seat for every 25 Players | 5 | $30.00 | Win, Place, Show, Daily Double, Exacta, Trifecta |
5/1/25 | KDBC Qualifier | Churchill | One (1) KDBC Seat for every 20 Players | 5 | $50.00 | Win, Place, Show, Daily Double, Exacta, Trifecta |
5/2/25 | KDBC Last Chance Qualifier | Churchill | One (1) KDBC Seat for every 17 Players | 5 | $70.00 | Win, Place, Show, Daily Double, Exacta, Trifecta |
NHC Schedule
Please find the tournaments tied to a National Horseplayers Championship (NHC) qualifying events and secure your spot
August 3rd at Ellis Park - Two guaranteed seats and eligible for tour points
August 10th at Colonial Downs - Features Arlington Million
August 24th at Ellis Park
September 7th at Kentucky Downs
September 14th at Churchill Downs
September 21 at Churchill Downs
September 28th at Churchill Downs
October 5th at Keeneland
October 12th at Keeneland
BCBC Schedule
Participate in these key tournaments to qualify for the Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge (BCBC).
Exciting news: You can now participate in the BCBC directly from your TwinSpires account! Don't miss this incredible opportunity to compete against the best and prove you have what it takes to be a champion.
August 10th at Colonial Downs - Features Arlington Million
August 24th at Ellis Park
September 7th at Kentucky Downs
September 21st at Churchill Downs
September 28th at Churchill Downs
October 5th at Keeneland
How do horse racing tournaments work?
Horse racing tournaments let you bet on multiple races in an attempt to outscore fellow horseplayers in competition of big prizes. Compete in skill-based events and experience the excitement of horse racing in every race.
Want to learn more about playing tournaments? Check out the following insight from our team!