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 1 (online only)
Buy in: $40 ($20 bankroll, $20 to the prize pool)
Prizes: Entry to the next Saturday $300 buy-in contest (1 seat per 15 entries)
Registration: Closes before the 3rd race post time on Friday
Saturday, August 2 (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
Saturday, August 9 (on-track & online)
Buy in: $1,000
Prizes: Cash Prize Pool + 1 BCBC Seat
Registration: Closes before the 3rd race post time on Saturday, August 9
Rules: Click Here
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, July 18, 2025 | Friday | Friday Feeder |
| Saturday, July 19, 2025 | Saturday | $300 Contest |
| Friday, July 25, 2025 | Friday | Friday Feeder |
| Saturday, July 26, 2025 | Saturday | $300 Contest |
| Friday, August 1, 2025 | Friday | Friday Feeder |
| Saturday, August 2, 2025 | Saturday | $300 Contest |
| Friday, August 8, 2025 | Friday | Friday Feeder |
| Saturday, August 9, 2025 | Saturday | $1,000 Challenge |
| 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 |
