Illinois Derby Day Contest

NEW CONTEST | PLAY ONLINE OR AT HAWTHORNE

To celebrate the return of the Illinois Derby, Hawthorne is hosting a new contest with 1/ST BET.  Handicappers can play at Hawthorne or through an ADW account with 1/ST BET.

DETAILS

• No entry fee
• Live money wagers: WPS, Exactas, Daily Doubles
• $800 starting bankroll on Hawthorne races
• Play at Hawthorne or online with 1/ST BET (Xpressbet)

PRIZES

• 1st place: $6,000 cash; and entry to the 2024 Hawthorne Invitational; and choice of either a 2024 Breeders Cup Betting Challenge (BCBC) entry or a 2025 National Horseplayers Championship (NHC) entry inclusive of a $1,000,000 bonus if this entry wins the NHC
• 2nd place: $3,000 cash; entry into (1) Hawthorne Contest; and the remaining of either the BCBC or NHC entry with the $1,000,000 bonus from the 1st place prize
• 3rd place: a 2025 NHC entry, and (1) Hawthorne Contest entry
• 4th place: $1,000 cash and (1) Hawthorne Contest entry
• 5th place: (2) Hawthorne Contest entries
• 6th-10th: (1) Hawthorne Contest entry

RULES & REGISTRATION

Registration will open soon.  Click HERE for Official Rules.

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