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!
Our tournaments will include qualifiers to both the Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge (BCBC) and the National Horseplayers Championship (NHC).
We will also bring back the Kentucky Derby Betting Championship (KDBC) starting with the first of the Kentucky Derby prep races this fall!
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.
Qualify for most major horse racing tournaments
Compete in our tournaments to secure your spot in the following major events
National Horseplayers Championship
Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge
Please find the tournaments tied to a National Horseplayers Championship (NHC) qualifying events and secure your spot
| Date | Track | Details |
| August 3rd | Ellis Park | Two guaranteed seats and eligible for tour points |
| August 10th | Colonial Downs | NHC Qualifier, Featuring Arlington Million |
| August 24th | Ellis Park | NHC Qualifier |
| September 7th | Kentucky Downs | NHC Qualifier |
| September 14th | Churchill Downs | NHC Qualifier |
| September 21st | Churchill Downs | NHC Qualifier |
| September 28th | Churchill Downs | NHC Qualifier |
| October 5th | Keeneland | NHC Qualifier |
| October 12th | Keeneland | NHC Qualifier |
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.
| Date | Track | Details |
| August 10th | Colonial Downs | BCBC Qualifier, Featuring Arlington Million |
| August 24th | Ellis Park | BCBC Qualifier |
| September 7th | Kentucky Downs | BCBC Qualifier |
| September 21st | Churchill Downs | BCBC Qualifier |
| September 28th | Churchill Downs | BCBC Qualifier |
| October 5th | Keeneland | BCBC Qualifier |
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.
Ready to join a tournament? Check out our upcoming events!