We're launching a new one-week KDBC Qualifier format with a High Roller Sunday Final on March 20.

On Sunday, March 20, just 25 entries will compete in a winner-takes-all Tournament Final for a fully paid seat at the Kentucky Derby Betting Championship. This includes a full $20,000 buy in, tickets for two to the Kentucky Oaks and Derby, hotel for three nights and a $1,000 travel credit.

The buy in for Sunday's Final is $1,000, but there are opportunities to qualify for as little as $10, Tuesday through Saturday, March 15 - 19. Check out the tournament format below.

Visit the Kentucky Derby Betting Championship Home Page for Rules, Prizes, etc.

                                               

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Tournament Prize Structure

Placing Prizes
1st $20,000 Entry Fee & Bankroll , 3 nights hotel, Oaks/Derby Tickets for two, $1,000 Travel Credit

*Entry fee and hotel prizes are transferable.

Tournament Schedule

Day & Date Buy In Type Max. Entries / Entry Cap Seats to 3/20
Tues, March 15 $10 Satellite 3 / 115 1st Place
Wed, March 16 $10 Satellite 3 / 115 1st Place
Thu, March 17 $25 Satellite 3 / 85 1st & 2nd Place
Fri, March 18 $25 Satellite 3 / 85 1st & 2nd Place
Sat, March 19 $100 Satellite 3 / 85 Top 8 Finishers
Sun, March 20 $1,000 Tournament Final 2 / 25 14 Qualifiers


Contest Rules

Entry Deadline 5 minutes to post for first race
Selection Deadline Post time for each race
Contest Races 10 mandatory races (Satellites); 15 (Final)
Format & Scoring Mythical $2 Win/Place bets on a single horse
  Win payouts capped at $42.00 (20/1)
  Place payouts capped at $22.00 (10/1)
Scratches Selection replaced by starting favorite
Cancelled races Cancelled races will not be replaced 
Winners determined by  Highest winnings from all contest wagers
   


Tiebreakers

  • In the event of a tie for a placing that awards an entry to the Tournament Final, or for the Tournament Final Grand Prize, the following tiebreakers will be applied, in order, to break the tie:
    • Most winning horses selected from all contest wagers.
    • Most second place finishers selected from all contest wagers.
    • Highest priced winner selected from all contest wagers.
    • Second highest priced winner selected from all contest wagers.
    • Most third place finishers selected from all contest wagers.

Questions
Questions may be directed to contests@twinspires.com