Twinspires.com: Breeders' Cup $20K Guarantee Contest

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How would you like to win $1,500 this Saturday? That probably has a pleasant ring to your ears. What’s amazing about this number is that it’s only for third place at the TwinSpires.com $20 Guarantee Breeder’s Cup Contest. If you place second, then you will take home $2,000. Not bad, but it’s still nothing compared to first place, which is a whopping payout of $10,000. Just imagine what you can do with that money.

You’re probably thinking that it’s too late or too expensive, but neither is true. If you want to take a shot at that $10,000, then you can do it cheaply through satellite tournaments.

On Wednesday is a satellite tournament with a $15 entry. Eight races will run, and the top 16 handicappers in the tournament will advance to Saturday’s $20,000 guarantee.

If you can’t make it on Wednesday, don’t fret. You can still play in a satellite on Thursday. The entry fee is $25, but the top 30 handicappers advance. Once again, this will be based on eight races. Friday is your final shot, which comes with an entry fee of $50. The top 60 players advance on eight races. The $50 entry fee might seem a little steep, but it shouldn’t when you have a chance at winning $10,000. There aren’t many opportunities in life where you can make that much on such a small investment.

If you’re planning on taking multiple shots at the satellite, that’s okay, but you can only enter each satellite tournament three times. If you haven’t done the math yet, that’s nine satellite entry opportunities over the course of three days. Many people say they regret what they didn’t do, not what they did. Someone is going to win that $10,000. It might as well be you. Go for it.