Experience the Thrill of Thoroughbred Racing
Compete on leading Thoroughbred tracks with live scoring and a community built for horseplayers.
Thoroughbred Racing at Handicap Contests
Thoroughbred racing combines explosive speed, tactical positioning, class, pace, and the challenge of identifying value. At Handicap Contests, players put their handicapping skills to the test by selecting horses from featured race cards and competing against the community.
Our contests are free to play and include live scoring, player statistics, monthly leaderboards, and special events throughout the year. Whether you follow Saratoga, Gulfstream Park, Keeneland, Churchill Downs, Santa Anita, or other major tracks, there is always another handicapping challenge ahead.
Every Race Presents a New Challenge
Surface, distance, pace, class, post position, and trip can all influence the outcome of a Thoroughbred race.
Explosive Speed
From fast sprints to demanding route races, every event delivers speed, athleticism, and excitement from the gate to the wire.
Race-Day Strategy
Pace scenarios, jockey decisions, racing position, and trip development can completely change the outcome of a race.
Premier Tracks
Compete on race cards from many of the leading Thoroughbred tracks and major racing events throughout the year.
True Handicapping
Evaluate class, pace, speed figures, recent form, surface, distance, trainer patterns, and jockey changes.
How Thoroughbred Contests Work
Select your horses, follow the live scoring, and see how your results compare with players across the HC community.
View the Race Card
Check the upcoming contest track, first post, program, race selections, and official entry deadline.
Make Your Selections
Submit one primary selection and two alternates for every race included in the contest.
Follow Live Scoring
Watch the standings update as official win, place, and show payouts are added throughout the race card.
Climb the Leaderboard
Build your wins, ROI, and Average Win Value while competing for weekly and monthly recognition.
Follow Your Performance
Every contest contributes to the statistics and leaderboards that showcase the top players at Handicap Contests.
Live Contest Scoring
Follow each race and see where you stand as official payouts are added to the scoreboard.
Player Statistics
Track your contest wins, ROI, Average Win Value, and overall performance throughout the season.
Monthly Leaderboards
Compete for position among the leading ROI, wins, and value players in the HC community.
Special Contests
Take part in The Rail, King of the Hill, No Cap contests, survivor formats, and other special racing events.
Join the Thoroughbred Racing Community
Handicap Contests welcomes experienced handicappers, casual racing fans, and new players learning the game. Compare selections, share race analysis, discuss upcoming cards, and compete with players who enjoy Thoroughbred racing as much as you do.
Think You Can Find the Winner?
Make your selections, follow the live scoreboard, and compete against the Handicap Contests community.
Free to join • Free contests • No purchase required