The Breeders’ Cup is rapidly approaching and there are TWO handicapping contests at the Pleasanton OTB located on the Alameda County Fairgrounds.
For the first time there will be special Pick’em contest set for Friday, October 30 for the five Breeders’ Cup races on Day One. The tournament starts at 11:55 a.m. with BC Juvenile Turf Sprint and concludes with the BC Juvenile Turf at 2:35 p.m.
The contest involves picking a winner for each race, earning 5-3-1 points if your horse runs in the top three. The first three finishers for the day will pay vouchers of $100 for first, $50 for second, and $25 for third.
For both contests you must be present at the Pleasanton OTB to be eligible to win.
On Saturday, October 31 there will be the traditional Breeders’ Cup Pick’em contest for the nine Breeders’ Cup races that take place.
The contest starts with the BC Dirt Mile at 10:10 a.m. and finishes with the BC Classic at 3:16 p.m.
The format is the same, you must pick the winner for each of the nine races, and you can earn 5-3-1 points based on your horse finishing in the first three spots.
The voucher payouts for this contest are $200 for first, $100 for second, and $50 for third.
Be sure to check back at ACES for our extensive previews for both days the week of the Cup.