Laurel to Host Champions Tournament Saturday, Aug. 20

Laurel to Host Champions Tournament Saturday, Aug. 20

Berths to NHC, BCBC and The Big One
$33,000 Guaranteed in Prizes
 
LAUREL, MD – The Maryland Jockey Club and Laurel Park will play host to the Champions Tournament Saturday, Aug. 20, with more than $33,000 guaranteed in prizes including berths to the National Handicapping Championship (NHC), Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge (BCBC) and The Big One.
 
The tournament, to be held in Laurel’s Carriage Room, is open to players for $300, which covers a $100 entry fee and $200 tournament bankroll. Entry includes free admission, parking, a multi-signal program and lunch buffet. There will be two berths available for the NHC and one each for the BCBC and The Big One.
 
First place will win a minimum of $1,500 and a chance to choose a berth in the NHC, BCBC or The Big One. Second place will win a minimum of $1,000 with a choice of the remaining berths, third place will earn a minimum of $500 and a remaining berth and fourth a minimum of $300 and the remaining berth.
 
The NHC will take place Jan. 27-29 in Las Vegas. The BCBC will take place Nov. 4-5 at Santa Anita Park while The Big One will be held at Laurel Sept. 24-25.
 
For further information please contact at Diana Harbaugh at 301.470.5432 or diana.harbaugh@marylandracing.com.