Jeff Sotman outlasts the field in the Sirona's Handicapping Contest Finals. Jeff not only wins $5,000 for first place, but also a spot in the 2009 DRF/NTRA National Handicapping Championship in Las Vegas.


Not only did Joe Scardino, left, hold the lone winning Pick 6 ticket at Santa Anita Park on Thursday, April 10, 2008 for a cool $105,208, the Southern California horse owner also won a brand-new Chevy Corvette and was presented the keys by track general manager George Haines. The historic Arcadia track, in conjunction with Sierra Auto Group of Monrovia sponsored the contest offering the Corvette, valued at $58,185, to a single Pick 6 winner who had purchased the ticket on-track at Santa Anita.

Not only did James Micheil hold the lone winning Pick 6 ticket at Santa Anita Park on Monday, March 24, 2008 for a cool $131,295, the 43-year-old Duarte (CA) resident also won a brand-new Chevy Corvette. The historic Arcadia, CA track, in conjunction with Sierra Auto Group of Monrovia, has offered an all-new Corvette to any single Pick Six winner who purchased the ticket on-track throughout it's winter/spring meeting, which began Dec. 26.

2008 $1 Million St. Pat's Pitch Saturday, March 15

John Placzankis turns his horseshoe into $1,000,000 as he nails a ringer to win the St. Pat's Pitch at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA, Saturday, March 15, 2008. Benoit Photo

2008 Battle of the Handicapping Stars Saturday, March 8 & Sunday, March 9

David Bambacigno takes first place in the 2008 Battle of the Handicapping Stars

Santa Anita ShowVivor II Online Contest, Presented by Las Vegas Hilton
February 28

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Sirona's Handicapping Contest Results

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Sirona's Handicapping Contest Every Saturday and Monday

The best handicappers at Santa Anita battle it out every Saturday and Monday and vie for $800 in weekly prizes, plus a chance to play for $5,000 and a spot in the 2009 DRF/NTRA National Handicapping Championship.

Contest Details

Every Saturday and Monday

$10 entry fee and a $30 live money wagering card ($40 total cost to enter)

You must make $3 Win/Place wagers on (5) Santa Anita races of your choice (total of $30 wagered)

Players keep all winnings plus $500 daily prize for the highest final bankroll, $200 for 2nd and $100 for 3rd

Each daily winner will also qualify for the finals on Saturday, April 19 and compete for the $5,000 first prize and a spot in the 2009 DRF/NTRA NHC in Las Vegas.

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$10,000 Strub Series Handicapping Challenge

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First Round: Wednesday, December 26

Second Round: Saturday, January 12

Final Round: Saturday, February 2

2008 Battle of the Handicapping Stars Saturday, March 8 & Sunday, March 9

This is a full buy-in, pay to play qualifying tournament to the DRF/NTRA National Championship in January, 2009 with real money wagered over a two day period on Santa Anita races only. All tournament players must wager a total of $5,000 real money over the two day tournament period, with a minimum of $2,000 wagered on Saturday (minimum $250 per race on at least 8 races) and at least $3,000 on Sunday (minumum $500 per race on at least 6 races). No maximums apply. Players may wager as much as they want, including winnings from their original bankroll. Total winnings will be the determing factor in awarding the fi rst place prize as well as the fi ve DRF/NTRA qualifying spots. Any remaining balance at the conclusion of the tournament is the property of the player. Permitted tournament wagers are win, place, show, exacta and trifecta. Superfecta and any multiple race wagers will NOT be allowed.

There is no entry fee to participate in the tournament. However, a non-refundable check for $1,000 is required to confi rm a spot in the tournament. The $1,000 deposit is part of the player bankroll. The remainder of the $5,000 player bankroll is due by March 1, 2008. The tournament is limited to 100 players. The fi rst 100 deposit checks received will determine who plays in the tournament. One entry per person. To secure your spot today, please mail your $1,000 deposit (payable to Los Angeles Turf Club) along with your name, address, telephone number and email to: Santa Anita Battle of the Handicapping Stars, PO Box 60014, Arcadia, CA 91066-6014.

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2008 Daily Racing Form Handicapping Challenge Contest

DRF and Santa Anita team up again for the $10,000 Daily Racing Form Handicapping Challenge on President's Day weekend, February 16, 17 and 18. You'll get three shots at picking the winner of the stakes races on each day - the San Carlos Handicap on Saturday, the Daytona Handicap on Sunday or the Buena Vista Handicap on Monday. Pick the winner on ANY one day and you'll be invited back with free admission to round two on March 8.

St. Pat's Pitch Saturday, March 15

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Fill out a contest card when you enter the gates on St. Patrick's Day for a chance to win $1 Million. 20 Names will be drawn and the 5 entrants whose names are drawn highest and who are present and properly identified at the St. Pat's Identification Center located in the East Paddock Gardens will qualify to pitch one horseshoe. Ring the horseshoe, win $1 Million, come 10 feet or closer to a ringer and win $1,000. If none of the contestants pitches a ringer, the closest contestant will win $5,000. Official Rules can be found at Santa Anita Park