Battle of the Best Handicapping Contest
The Battle of the Best Handicapping Contest is all new for 2025 with $10,000 in prize money.
The Battle is all new for 2025
The Battle of the Best Handicapping Contest for 2025 will have a $10,000 prize pool, with the Final Grand Champion receiving $2,500 in July. The Battle begins Saturday, February 22, when handicappers place their $200 Across The Board (Win, Place, Show) wagers on 10 scheduled races chosen by Buffalo Raceway. Prior to the competition, players can view those races here.
Each contest requires a $20 entry fee, with a limit of one per person. Buffalo Raceway Player Reward Members will be eligible for no entrance fee by invitation, which will be extended to any member who has wagered a minimum of $1,500 on horse races at Buffalo Raceway in either of the two months preceding the event date.
The Top 5 finishers in contest will share $1,000 in cash prizes, with the Top 3 earning an invitation to the Final in July when $5,000 in cash prizes will be shared.
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| February 22 | ||
| March 29 | ||
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