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FREEHOLD TO HOST HANDICAPPING CONTEST FREEHOLD, NJ - - Freehold Raceway will be the site of a Thoroughbred Handicapping Contest on Friday, August 15, 2008. The contest, which will be restricted to 100 entrants, will consist of races
from The format for the contest will consist of $10 win and place wagers, however on one race contestants may increase their wager up to $50 win and place. Entrants must wager on a minimum of 10 races, but may bet up to 12 races. The total cost is $350, of which $150 is the entry fee that goes toward prize money and the remaining $200 will be used as a betting stake. Contestants who sign up by August 12 pay only $ 300 ($ 100. entry fee, $ 200 betting stake). The contestants keep all parimutuel winnings and prize money will be paid out to the five handicappers with the highest bankrolls. The winner shall receive 50% of the prize money, followed by 25% for second, 12% for third, 8% for fourth and 5% for fifth. The contest will take place in the popular Inside Track room in the Clubhouse. Entrants will receive a program for the contest and a $ 5.00 food voucher. The contest winner also qualifies for entry into the 2009 Horseplayer World
Series in A complete list of rules and entry forms can be obtained on the Freehold Raceway website at www.freeholdraceway.com or by calling (732) 462-3800. |