Here you will find all upcoming Handicapping Contests hosted by Monmouth Park. At Monmouth Park, we pride ourselves on hosting the best handicapping contests in the country. Our contests offer a mix of seats to the National Horseplayers Championship, Breeders’ Cup Betting Championship, and cash.
NO RACETRACK IN THE COUNTRY HAS SENT MORE PLAYERS TO THE NHC OVER THAT LAST 5 YEARS THAN MONMOUTH PARK.
IN 2024, MONMOUTH PARK IS PROUD TO HOST THE RETURN OF THE $2,000 PICK YOUR PRIZE HANDICAPPING CHALLENGE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 1.
To join our e-mail list for digital brochures, please send your email address to Brian Skirka (bskirka@monmouthpark.com).
For out-of-town contest players looking for a hotel, Monmouth Park discounts are available at the following hotels: Doubletree Tinton Falls, Sheraton Eatontown, Holiday Inn Express West Long Branch. Visit our Partner Hotels page to book your stay through our special link which gives 10% discount: https://www.monmouthpark.com/partner-hotel/
October
October 5, 2024 from 11:00am to 06:00pm
$300 NHC Qualifier
Join us for a $300 NHC Qualifier on Saturday, October 5. NHC seat to the Top 2 finishers. Cash to Top 5. […]
December
December 7, 2024 from 11:00am to 06:00pm
$300 NHC Qualifier
Join us for a $300 NHC Qualifier on Saturday, December 7. NHC seat to the Top 2 finishers. Cash to Top 5. […]
January
January 4, 2025
$300 NHC Qualifier
Join us for a $300 NHC Qualifier on Saturday, January 4. NHC seat to the Top 2 finishers. Cash to Top 5. […]
February
February 1, 2025 from 11:00am to 05:00pm
$300 NHC Qualifier
Join us for a $300 NHC Qualifier on Saturday, February 1. NHC seat to the Top 2 finishers. Cash to Top 5. […]
February 22, 2025
$300 LAST CHANCE NHC Qualifier
Join us for a $300 LAST CHANCE NHC Qualifier on Saturday, February 22. NHC seat to the Top 2 finishers. Cash to Top 5. […]
- August 3, 2024 – Dane Kelly Bests 229 Entries in Monmouth/Saratoga Handicapping Challenge
- July 20, 2024 – NJ Resident Pete Rogers Beats Record Field to Take $1,000 Haskell Handicapping Challenge
- June 2, 2024 – Samantha Reidy Scores in June 2 NHC Qualifier
- June 1, 2024 – Phil Matzat Finishes 1st (and 4th) in 2024 Pick Your Prize
- May 11, 2024 – Andrew Phillips Wins Opening Day NHC/PYP Qualifier
- April 27, 2024 – Joe Perry Tops April 27 NHC Qualifier
- April 6, 2024 – Rogers Wins First NHC Qualifier of 2024 Contest Year
- February 24, 2024 – James Hall Headed to Vegas After Last-Chance Contest Triumph
- February 3, 2024 – Jason Hillman Wins First-Ever Contest at 2/3 NHC Qualifier
- January 6, 2024 – Get Hot, Stay Hot: Rendino Takes Third Consecutive NHC Qualifier
- December 9, 2023 – Rendino Takes Second Consecutive Contest
- October 7, 2023 – Rendino Rolls to Victory in NHC Qualifier
- August 26, 2023 – Sanders Captures Travers Day Hybrid Contest
- August 5, 2023 – Weiss Wins First-Ever Monmouth/Saratoga Hybrid Contest
- July 22, 2023 – Gwyn Houston Beats Record Haskell Challenge Field
- June 4, 2023 – Chuck O’Mara Takes $300 NHC Qualifier
- June 3, 2023 – Dylan Donnelly Takes ’23 Pick Your Prize; 299 Entries Establishes New Record
- May 13, 2023 – Fiore Esposito Wins First Contest of 2023 Live Season
- April 22, 2023 – Samples Wins First-Ever Pick Your Prize Feeder Contest
- April 1, 2023 – Ex-NHC Champ John O’Neil Wins April NHC Qualifier
- February 4, 2023 – Larry Bergen Wins Last Chance NHC Qualifier; Joins Son in Vegas
- January 7, 2023 – Cettina Wins First NHC Qualifier of 2023
- December 3, 2022 – Mays, Bavlish Headed to Vegas after December NHC Qualifier
- October 8, 2022 – Yarwood Finishes First in October NHC Qualifier
- August 27, 2022 – Lam Surges to Win Travers Day Contest
- July 23, 2022 – Mustari Rides All-In Bet to Haskell Challenge Victory
- June 4, 2022 – Filoso Wins Sunday $300 NHC Qualifier
- June 4, 2022 – Christy Moore Wins Pick Your Prize; 290 Entries Blows Away Previous Record
- May 14, 2022 – Sasso Wins Invitational, Smeding Captures NHC Qualifier
- April 30, 2022 – Samples Finishes 1st and 5th in SSC #4; Headed to PYP and Invitational
- April 2, 2022 – Caltagirone Surges to Win SSC#3; Headed to PYP and Invitational
- March 12, 2022 – Yarwood Wins SSC #2; Earns PYP and Invitational Spot
- February 12, 2022 – Kostin Wins SSC #1; Headed to Invitational and PYP
- January 8, 2022 – Filoso Catches Wolff To Take Last Chance NHC Contest
- December 11, 2021 – Wolff Coasts to NHC Contest Score
- October 23, 2021 – Buser Wins NHC Qualifier by $3.75
- September 18, 2021 – Montedoro Wins First Contest in $300 NHC Qualifier
- July 17, 2021 – Isenberg Wins First-Ever Haskell Day Contest
- June 13, 2021 – Fazzolari Puts On a “Show” to Win $500 NHC Qualifier
- June 12, 2021 – Levitt Finishes 1st and 4th in Pick Your Prize Tour de Force
- May 22, 2021 – Guarino Wins Invitational, Squillante Takes NHC Qualifier
- April 24, 2021 – Samples Wins Final SSC Qualifier; Headed to PYP
- March 27, 2021 – Zhou Wins His Second SSC of 2021
- February 27, 2021 – Rendino Runs 1-2; Headed to Invitational, PYP
- January 30, 2021 – Zhou Headed to Invitational, PYP After SSC#1 Win
- January 2, 2021 – Rendino Wins; Cox, Peed Heading to Vegas Via Last Chance
- December 5, 2020 – Filoso Takes $300 Qualifier, Lam Runs Second
- October 24, 2020 – Rogers, Cettina Heading to Vegas Following 1-2 Finish
- September 26, 2020 – Salsano Hits Finale to Capture $300 NHC Qualifier
- August 29, 2020 – DeLucia Takes the Top Prize in $500 NHC Qualifier
- July 25, 2020 – McKeever Hits Late to Take Online Pick Your Prize Challenge
- February 29, 2020 – Rendino Heading to Invitational, PYP After Qualifier Win
- January 25, 2020 – Zulu Alpha Catapults Cox to 2021 NHC; Bandzwolek Headed to 2020 NHC
- December 28, 2019 – DeLucia Takes 1st Prize in NHC Qualifier; Troop, Mungiole, Thompson Headed to Vegas
- November 30, 2019 – Perry Back in Winner’s Circle After NHC Qualifier Win
- October 20, 2019 – Kenny Peck Headed to NHC For First Time Following $250 Qualifier Win
- September 21, 2019 – Hartmann’s Horse Hits Big to Win $250 NHC Qualifier
- August 24, 2019 – Noce Takes Top Prize at $500 Super Qualifier
- July 28, 2019 – $250 NHC Qualifier Goes to Devanathan Murugesan
- June 29, 2019 – Machiz Takes $300 NHC Qualifier
- June 1-2, 2019 – Stich Takes $2,000 Pick Your Prize Challenge; Fazzolari Wins Sunday Contest
- May 11, 2019 – Kunduru, Rogers, Prince, Herman Headed to NHC
- April 27, 2019 – Zhou Blows Doors Off SSC #4
- March 30, 2019 – Scanio Scores in Simo Series Qualifier #3
- March 2, 2019 – John Vail III Wins Second Simo Series Qualifier
- January 19, 2019 – Amedure Takes Simulcast Series Challenge Qualifier #1
- December 29, 2018 – Gutfreund Wins $400 Last Chance NHC Qualifier
- December 1, 2018 – Darryl Mays Dominates NHC Qualifier
- October 13, 2018 – Cook Serves Up Contest Win, Earns Second NHC Seat
- August 25, 2018 – Emily Kyrillou Wins $500 Super Qualifier
- July 21, 2018 – Deutsch Headed to Vegas After July 21 Contest Win
- June 30, 2018 – Bob Engelhard Qualifies for BCBC and NHC at $400 Monmouth/Woodbine Contest
- June 2, 2018 – Rendino Steals the Show, Picks the Dough at 2018 Pick Your Prize Challenge
- May 12, 2018 – Rendino Takes Invitational, Wolff scores in NHC Qualifier
- April 28, 2018 – Ed Wright Takes SSC #5
- April 8, 2018 – Zhou Runs Away with SSC #4
- March 17, 2018 – Knepper Has Luck of the Irish to Win SSC#3
- February 24, 2018 – Salsano Wins His First Handicapping Contest in SSC #2
- January 20, 2018 – Buser Wins First Simo Series Challenge Qualifier of 2018
- December 30, 2017 – Cettina Defends Home Turf at Last Chance Qualifier
- December 2, 2017 – Ron Rios Scores in $250 NHC Qualifier
- October 15, 2017 – Ken Seeman Wins $250 NHC Qualifier
- August 26, 2017 – Morety Triumphant in $500 Super Qualifier
- July 22, 2017 – Perry Wins $250 NHC Qualifier
- July 2, 2017 – Fitzsimons Scores in $250 NHC Qualifier
- June 3, 2017 – Shurman Captures Second-Annual Pick Your Prize Challenge
- April 29, 2017 – Hausman Wins SSC Invitational; Bergen Takes $250 NHC Qualifier
- April 1, 2017 – Nufrio Wins SSC #3
- March 11, 2017 – Perry Captures SSC #2
- February 18, 2017 – Marchitto Takes SSC #1
- January 1, 2017 – Kevin Kreiser Wins ‘Last Chance’ Contest
- December 10, 2016 – Filoso Takes Down $250 NHC Qualifier
- September 10, 2016 – David Conover Captures $200 Monmouth/Woodbine Qualifier
- August 13, 2016 – Ramirez Wins First Career Contest in $500 Super Qualifier
- July 3, 2016 – Reidy Rolls to July 3 Contest Win