Registration is now open for Monmouth Park’s $1,000 Haskell Handicapping Challenge on Saturday, July 20.

Now in its fourth year, the Haskell Challenge boasted a record 265 entries in 2023. Last year’s winner, Gwyn Houston, took home his $7,100 bankroll plus a $17,000 cash prize and a Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge (BCBC) seat. In addition to the eight total BCBC prizes, two seats to the NTRA National Horseplayers Championship were awarded last year and will be awarded again this year.

The Haskell Challenge can only be played online through Xpressbet, FanDuel, 4NJBETS and HPI. In order to participate, contest players must pre-register.

FanDuel and 4NJBETS players must pre-register with contest director Brian Skirka by Friday, July 19, at 3 p.m. Eastern. Skirka can be reached at 732-571-6595 or bskirka@monmouthpark.com.

HPI players must pre-register with Klaus Ebner at kebner@woodbine.com by the same deadline.

Xpressbet players can pre-register with Skirka or register directly through Xpressbet up until noon on Saturday, July 20.

The full $1,000 buy-in must be paid in advance with $500 going to the player’s bankroll and $500 going to the prize pool. Entry fees can be paid via credit card. Per contest rules, there is a maximum of two entries per person.

The Haskell Challenge uses races from Monmouth Park only. Players must bet at least five races of at least $100 per race – win, place, show, exacta and daily double only. Based on 200 entries, the prize pool will consist of six BCBC seats, two NHC seats and $30,000 cash. New for 2024, each of the Top 10 finishers will receive a cash prize.

“Monmouth Park prides itself on hosting some of the country’s premier handicapping contests,” Skirka said. “It makes perfect sense for one of our biggest contests of the year to come on our premier day of racing. Contest players will receive a tremendous 14-race card, abundant betting opportunities for both contest and non-contest wagers, and a great contest prize pool consisting of BCBC seats, NHC seats and cash.”

For players looking to win their way into the Haskell Challenge, weekly feeder contests are currently available at www.horsetourneys.com.

The Haskell Challenge will consist of all 14 Monmouth Park live races on Saturday, July 20. The card will feature six total stakes races highlighted by the $1 million NYRA Bets Haskell.

Following the Haskell Challenge, Monmouth Park will host a pair of NHC/BCBC contests in August using races from Monmouth Park and Saratoga. Those events will take place on Whitney Day (Aug. 3) and Travers Day (Aug. 24).

For players looking for a free opportunity at making some cash, Monmouth Park also offers a free, online Haskell handicapping game. Players can go to www.haskellgame.com to register. The contest requires players to select one horse in all 14 Haskell Day races. The three players with the highest mythical bankrolls (based on a $2 across the board bet) win cash prizes.

For more information on all Monmouth Park contests, go to www.monmouthpark.com or contact Brian Skirka at bskirka@monmouthpark.com.