Qualifying Begins for Second Annual Kentucky Derby Betting Championship

The second annual Kentucky Derby Betting Championship (KDBC) will be held May 5-6 at Churchill Downs, coinciding with the respective runnings of the GI Kentucky Oaks and GI Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, it was announced Monday. Featuring a $12,000 buy-in and the ability to play anywhere through TwinSpiresTournaments.com, the KDBC is a live-money handicapping tournament with $4,000 of the entry fee going to an estimated prize pool of $300,000 and a top prize of $150,000. Last year's winner, Ron Myeress, won $152,752 in cash and prizes.

“After the success of our inaugural Kentucky Derby Betting Championship, we're looking forward to growing and improving it this year thanks to our players and Churchill Downs Race Track,” TwinSpires.com President Ted Gay said. “The addition of 'play-from-anywhere' through TwinSpires.com should add to the player and prize pool, truly making this one of the top live-money tournaments on the circuit.”

For more information about the KDBC, visit the event's website.