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FREEHOLD TO HOST HANDICAPPING CONTEST FREEHOLD, NJ - - Freehold Raceway will be the site of a Thoroughbred Handicapping Contest on Friday, November 24, 2006. The contest, which will be restricted to 100 entrants, will consist of races from Churchill, Aqueduct, Philadelphia and Fairgrounds. The format for the contest will consist of $10 win and place wagers, however on two races 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. 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. As an added bonus, the top five contestants will also have their entry fee waived for the next contest held at Freehold Raceway. The contest will take place in the popular Inside Track room in the Clubhouse. Entrants will receive a program for the contest and will be treated to a lunch buffet. One of the features of the contest is the special prize that will be awarded to the winner. The contest winner will gain entry into the 2007 Horseplayer World Series in Las Vegas. 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. Mail in registrations for the contest must be made in advance and must be received, along with the $350 total cost, no later than November 22, 2006. Registrations must be in the form of a money order or Cashierís Check made payable to Freehold Raceway. |