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This is qualifying contest to the 1/ST ULTIMATE BETTING CHALLENGE, to be held March 7, 2026.  This event may be played online via XPRESSBET, or on-track at either GULFSTREAM PARK or SANTA ANITA PARK  Players are solely responsible for being aware of their eligibility to hold XPRESSBET wagering accounts.

Event Details:
-Saturday, March 7, 2026
-$6,000 Buy In ($5,000 Bankroll + $1,000 Entry Fee)
-Play at Xpressbet, Santa Anita or Gulfstream (tentative)
-Races include all live races from Gulfstream and Santa Anita
-Win, Place, Show, Exacta, Trifecta & Daily Double only
-Wagering minimums TBD
-Prizes include NHC seats and Cash
-This is an NHC Tour Event and NHC Tour Points will be awarded
 
PRIZES: One ENTRY ONLY to the 1/ST Ultimate Betting Challenge, to be held March 7, 2026, online at XPRESSBET or on-track at either GULFSTREAM PARK or SANTA ANITA PARK will be awarded per every 20 entries participating in the contest.  Package includes: $6,000 entry.  Please note that the entry portion is NOT convertible to HorseTourneys site credit or cash; entries MUST be either used or transferred to another player.  

QUALIFYING PARAMETERS: 18 of 20 entries must participate to award the first prize.  18 of 20 entries must participate to award subsequent prizes. No other rounding rules. Any breakage entries will be returned back to players in the form of refund credits to non-winners equal to the number of breakage entries, unless there is a current negative breakage balance (see home page for current breakage status).

TRANSFERS AND MULTIPLE ENTRIES: Please note that players MAY transfer 1/ST ULTIMATE BETTING CHALLENGE entries to another individual if they so choose. Therefore, players may always play in their own name and transfer a won entry to another individual at a later date.

ENTRIES CLOSE TIME: The closing time for entries is designated once races have been inputted and will be reflected above.

FORMAT: $2 Win/Place on a single horse. Payout caps of 20-1 to win, 10-1 to place.

NUMBER OF RACES: 8-15, one-day only.

RACETRACKS: Eligible racetracks are listed in the contest title. Note that not all racetracks may necessarily be used and racetracks are subject to change.

RACES POSTED TIME: Contest races will be posted at this description page between 5:00 and 10:00 p.m. approximately 48 hours prior to the contest.

SELECTIONS OPEN TIME: Selections will open for the contest between 5:00 and 10:00 p.m. ET approximately 24 hours prior to the contest.