Breeders' Cup Limited and the National Thoroughbred Racing Association have combined forces to launch a new online handicapping contest qualifying platform, HorsePlayers.com, the two organizations announced today. HorsePlayers.com will serve as the official online qualifying site for both the Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge (BCBC) and the NTRA's newly re-branded National Horseplayers Championship (NHC).
HorsePlayers.com will offer low-cost “feeder” contests and one-day qualifiers in which players can win entries to the two richest, most prestigious handicapping contests in the world. Contest players will enjoy the benefits of a coordinated BCBC and NHC qualifying schedule, a low takeout structure, single site registration and seamless play in BCBC and NHC qualifiers on the same contest platform.
Fans are encouraged to visit HorsePlayers.com now and register for a free account. Contest play is already under way and this weekend features a NHC qualifier Saturday and a BCBC qualifier Sunday. HorsePlayers.com will offer both “Pick and Pray” and “Live” formats.
“Through research, development and our collaborative efforts, the Breeders' Cup and NTRA–two non-profit organizations dedicated to improving Thoroughbred racing–have created and launched HorsePlayers.com with an eye toward providing a platform that will best serve the contest player,” said Alex Waldrop, NTRA President and Chief Executive Officer.
“The Breeders' Cup is thrilled to partner with the NTRA on HorsePlayers.com which will further align the industry's two richest handicapping contests while using contest play to drive interest and engagement in Thoroughbred racing,” said Craig Fravel, Breeders' Cup President and Chief Executive Officer.
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