Weekly Contests
WIN CASH PRIZES + BANKROLL + BRAGGING RIGHTS!
Register before the 3rd race on contest day to play our live money contests! Most NYRA Bets horse racing handicapping contests are conducted online exclusively through NYRA Bets. Play from your desktop or the NYRA Bets App. For questions regarding the Challenges, please see the FAQ below, or contact [email protected].
Friday, August 22 (online only)
Buy in: $40 ($20 bankroll, $20 to the prize pool)
Prizes: Entry to next $300 buy-in contest (1 seat per 15 entries)
Registration: Closes before the 3rd race post time on Friday
Saturday, August 23 (online only)
Buy in: $300 ($200 bankroll, $100 to the prize pool)
Prizes: Cash Prize Pool + Bragging Rights
Registration: Closes before the 3rd race post time on Saturday
NYRA Bets customers in Colorado, Montana, Michigan and Washington cannot participate due to state law.
2025 NYRA Bets Contest Schedule
| Date | Day | Contest Type |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, August 15, 2025 | Friday | Friday Feeder |
| Saturday, August 16, 2025 | Saturday | $300 Contest |
| Friday, August 22, 2025 | Friday | Friday Feeder |
| Saturday, August 23, 2025 | Saturday | $300 Contest |
| Friday, August 29, 2025 | Friday | Friday Feeder |
| Saturday, August 30, 2025 | Saturday | $300 Contest |
| Friday, September 5, 2025 | Friday | Friday Feeder |
| Saturday, September 6, 2025 | Saturday | $300 Contest |
| Friday, September 12, 2025 | Friday | Friday Feeder |
| Saturday, September 13, 2025 | Saturday | $300 Contest |
| Friday, September 19, 2025 | Friday | Friday Feeder |
| Saturday, September 20, 2025 | Saturday | $300 Contest |
