Challenge Basics
October 29, 2009
A quick guide to help you enjoy Saturday’s big horse races.
Catch the Challenge Championships October 31!
The excitement of the 2009 Bank of America Challenge Championships takes place Saturday, October 31, at Los Alamitos Race Course in Los Alamitos, California.
The Bank of America Racing Challenge is the richest and most successful program in American Quarter Horse racing today – a championship series developed for the “World’s Fastest Horse.”
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The Bank of America Racing Challenge program provides more racing opportunities and bigger purses for older American Quarter Horses than any other program throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and South America.
Each horse that won a regional Bank of America Challenge final automatically received a berth in their respective division at the Bank of America Challenge Championships. Horses who finished second in a regional final may be eligible for the final should the winner not be able to participate. Horses that do not qualify for a Championship race may have preference to run in an undercard race on Bank of America Challenge Championship night.
The Bank of America Racing Challenge began in 1993 and since that time has distributed more than $52 million to breeders and owners of racing American Quarter Horses. This year is the 17th year of the program, with 71 regional, championship and undercard races. There is $5 million in total purses and awards for 2009, thanks to corporate partners, host tracks, horsemen and the Bank of America Racing Challenge Purse Fund.
While the Bank of America Racing Challenge was created to increase racing opportunities for older racing American Quarter Horses, the benefit of nominating is often seen in the sale ring where Challenge-enrolled horses have historically brought more money.
The American Quarter Horse Racing Journal will provide full race and event coverage throughout the weekend.
Also, make sure you’re signed up for instantaneous updates by following us on “AQHARacing” on Twitter and becoming a fan of The American Quarter Horse Racing Journal on Facebook.
To watch live coverage of the event on Saturday night, tune in to TVG television network. Los Alamitos will also be providing live streaming video coverage at the track’s Web site. The free service, courtesy of RaceReplays.com, requires you to register. Access the page by clicking here.
The first post time is 7 p.m. PDT.
Download the Challenge Championships Wagering Guide, and enjoy the races!
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More than half of the total purses and bonus awards are provided by AQHA Corporate Partners and host racetracks. The Racing Challenge adds more non-horsemen funds than any other America Quarter Horse racing program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Besides purses, what kind of prizes does the Bank of America Challenge award horsemen and horses?
Bank of America Challenge Trials: Winning owners receive a Montana Silversmiths belt buckle.
Bank of America Challenge Regional Final: The winning owners receive a Lisa Perry bronze and trophy blanket. The winning jockey and trainer each receive a Montana Silversmiths belt buckle.
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Bank of America Challenge Championships: The winning owners receive a Lisa Perry bronze and trophy blanket. The jockey and trainer each receive a Montana Silversmiths belt buckle.
Horses that have participated in more than one Bank of America Challenge Championship receive awards as follows:
Two Championship Races – To be determined
Three or more Championship Races – Tex-Tan Saddle (Gift Certificate)
Leading Customer Awards: The leading owner, trainer, breeder and jockey by points accumulated from the running of regional final races will each receive an award from a Bank of America Challenge corporate partner. Races won at the Bank of America Challenge Championships will not be considered. The leaders in these categories will be presented the award at the Bank of America Challenge Championships.
Want to see more questions and answers? Visit the AQHA racing Web site to read them all.
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