HOW TO PLAY

You must be 21 years of age or older to play.

Contest play mirrors that of the National Handicapping Championship. Mythical $2 Win/Place wagers ($2 to Win and $2 to Place) will be made on the horse a player selects in each race. Only one horse may be selected per race. If a player’s horse wins, the player collects on both the Win and Place wagers. If the horse finishes second, the player collects only on the Place wager. All wagers and payouts from races are mythical and will be used as a score only.

PAYOUT CAPS:

There is a cap on both the Win and Place wagers. The maximum payout on a Win bet is $42 (20-1 odds) and the maximum payout on a Place wager is $22 (10-1 odds).

LATE SCRATCHES:

In the event of a late scratch (i.e. at the gate), players may change selections provided selections have not yet closed for that given race. If selections have already closed, the scratched horse will be replaced with the post-time favorite for that race. Selections WILL NOT RE-OPEN after closing due to a late scratch.

TIEBREAKERS:

Should there be a tie in earnings that will affect Round 2 advancement or qualifying spots, ties will be broken in accordance with the following procedures: (a) the entry(s) with the most number of winners selected will win the tie; if a tie still remains, then (b) the entry(s) selecting the horse with the highest mutuel WIN payout will win the tie; if a tie still remains, then (c) the entry(s) with the most number of SHOW horses selected will win the tie; if a tie still remains, then (d) the entry(s) with the highest mutuel SHOW payout will win the tie; if a tie still remains, then (e) the winning entry(s) will be determined by a random draw among eligible entries.

QUALIFYING PARAMETERS

Upon completion of each Round 1 contest, the top 10 percent of entries from each contest will advance to Round 2, to be held on the final Saturday of each month (the schedule may be modified). Advancing entries will be rounded DOWN to the nearest whole number that is divisible by 10. For example, if 176 entries compete in a Round 1 contest, the top 17 entries will advance to Round 2. Round 1 contests are capped at 200 entries per contest unless otherwise noted in the schedule.

The minimum number of entries for a Round 2 contest, in order to award a qualifying spot, is 10. One qualifying spot to the National Handicapping Championship will be awarded per every 10 entries that compete in a Round 2 contest. Qualifying spots will be rounded DOWN to the nearest whole number that is divisible by 10. For example, if 54 entries compete in a Round 2 contest, the top 5 entries will be awarded qualifying spots. If the total number of entries participating in a Round 2 ends in the number 5 or above, qualifying spots will be rounded UP to the nearest whole number that is divisible by 10. For example, if 58 entries compete in a Round 2 contest, the top 6 entries will be awarded qualifying spots. Due to the cap of 200 entries per Round 1 contest, the maximum number of entries in a Round 2 contest is 60 (unless otherwise noted in the schedule).

Players who advance to Round 2 contests will be automatically entered into those Round 2 contests, and no additional entries fees will be incurred. It is the player’s responsibility to be available and make selections for the Round 2 contest. Round 2 entries are not refundable or transferable. If a player does not make selections for a Round 2 entry, that entry is lost. A player may have a maximum of two entries per Round 2 contest.

The minimum number of entries for a qualifying spot to be awarded in a Round 2 contest is 10. If that number of entries is not attained through Round 1 contests, then the Round 2 contest will be cancelled, and all Round 2 qualifiers will be moved to the next Round 2 contest.

CONTEST DEADLINES
Deadline to Purchase Entry Tickets on Day of Contest	Approx. 5 mins before the scheduled post time of the first race
Deadline to Submit Designated Contest Race Selections	Official post time of each race

SELECTIONS:

The selection format of the contest is real time to allow players to modify/change their selections up until post time. Players will have until the official post time of each race to make selections. NOTE: It is strongly recommended that players submit all their selections prior to the first race and then go back and edit as needed. The Participant is 100% responsible for ensuring that a contest wager has been accepted, regardless of the circumstances.

Players will select horses by name and official program number. As with real wagering, coupled entries serve as one betting interest for the purpose of this contest. Selections can be made as early as the day prior to the contest, as soon as the contest selection process is opened. Typically, contests selections will open early on Friday evenings (Eastern Time).

CONTEST FEES/ENTRIES:

The entry fee for each Round 1 contest is $100. Round 1 entries are non-refundable once purchased. There are no additional entry fees should a player advance to Round 2. There is a maximum of two entries per player, per Round 1 contest. Round 1 contests are capped at 200 entries unless otherwise noted in the schedule. A player may play a maximum of two entries in a Round 2 contest.

AUDIT PERIOD:

Please note that there is a 48-hour audit period after the completion of each contest, for the purposes of allowing for changes in the unlikely event of scoring errors or other circumstances. While the leaderboard will display advancing or qualifying players immediately after the conclusion of each contest, these results will not be official until the audit period is over.

ELIGIBILITY:

Players must be 21 years of age or older in order to play. All entry fees are nonrefundable regardless of whether contestants submit their selections.

All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. Employees of the NTRA, Daily Racing Form, Heartland Jockey Club and their respective affiliates, subsidiaries, contractors, directors, employees, advertising agencies, and their respective immediate family members are not eligible.

This is an Internet-based contest, entries will only be accepted through the online entry and selection form. No faxed, mailed, electronically mailed or telephone entries are allowed.

CONDITIONS

1. Players will select one betting interest from each of the designated contest races by selecting a bullet next to the entry/runner's name. Selections must be made prior to the contest deadlines as outlined above.
2. The official final order of finish according to the host racetrack will determine the payoffs.
3. In the event that a contest race is cancelled and not run on the scheduled date, regardless of reason, that race will be withdrawn from the contest, even if it is made up at a later date. Heartland Jockey Club, the NTRA and/or its affiliates reserve the right to change the contest schedule and rules without notice, or cancel the contest due to unforeseen events.
4. The Leaderboard will be updated on the NHC Qualify website as soon as possible at the end of each designated contest race. It is the responsibility of the player to bring any alleged error, issue, or complaint to the attention of Heartland Jockey Club within 48 hours of the end of the contest by sending an email to support@nhcqualify.com and describing the alleged error, issue or complaint in detail. If Heartland Jockey Club is not contacted within 48 hours of the end of the contest, Heartland Jockey Club is not responsible for making adjustments to the official order of finish or granting entry fee credit.
5. The system logs the time and date each player enters his or her selections.
6. ALL MONETARY VALUES STATED ARE IN U.S. DOLLARS.
7. All rules are subject to change without notice.

DISCLAIMER

These are contests of skill, subject to all federal, state, and local laws and void where prohibited by law. Entrant agrees that Heartland Jockey Club and its affiliates, and their respective agents, employees and affiliates, shall not be liable for injury, loss, or damage of any kind resulting from participating in this contest or from the acceptance or use of the prize money awarded. By entering the contest, entrant agrees to be bound by these official rules and consents to the use of his/her name, city and state or province of residence and/or photograph for promotional purposes without additional compensation, unless prohibited by law. Entrant further agrees that he or she will not use the name of Heartland Jockey Club or its affiliates, or any logo, trademark, slogan, or other mark associated with any of them, without the express written permission of said companies.

Heartland Jockey Club reserves the right to verify eligibility qualifications of entrants. If Heartland Jockey Club determines, in its sole discretion, that there is any suspected or actual electronic tampering with the contest or if technical difficulties compromise the integrity of the contest, Heartland Jockey Club reserves the right to void the entries at issue and/or terminate the contest. If the contest is terminated due to tampering or technical difficulties or for any other reason prior to its planned expiration date, notice will be posted on the Heartland Jockey Club affiliates' website.

Any attempt to deliberately damage the content or operation of this contest is unlawful and subject to legal action by Heartland Jockey Club and/or its affiliates. Heartland Jockey Club will not be responsible for any: (a) late, lost, garbled, misdirected, incomplete, or damaged entries; (b) any contest disruptions, injuries, losses or damages caused by events beyond the control of Heartland Jockey Club and/or its affiliates; or (c) any printing or typographical errors in any materials associated with the Game. In no event will sponsor, its parents, affiliates, subsidiaries and related companies or their respective officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents, be responsible or liable for any damages or losses of any kind, including direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or punitive damages arising out of your access to and use of the said companies' websites or the downloading from and/or printing material downloaded from those sites.

GENERAL RELEASE

LINKS TO THIS CONTEST BY OTHER INTERNET SITES ARE PROVIDED AS A SERVICE TO HORSERACING FANS, AND THESE OTHER INTERNET SITES ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTENT THAT APPEARS ON THE CONTEST SITE. HEARTLAND JOCKEY CLUB AND ITS AFFILIATES ARE NOT LIABLE FOR CLAIMS AND/OR GUARANTEES MADE BY OTHER INTERNET SITES.

INTERNET/TECHNOLOGY PROBLEMS

If for any reason the Internet portion of the program is not capable of running as planned, including infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes beyond the control of Heartland Jockey Club, which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of this contest, Heartland Jockey Club and its affiliates/agents reserve the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Contest and select winners in a manner, which in the sole judgment of Heartland Jockey Club, is fair, appropriate and consistent with these Official Rules. Heartland Jockey Club and its affiliates/agents reserve the right to disqualify any individual who violates these Contest Rules or the associated rules sets referenced. Herein, if anyone tampers with the entry process or engages in any conduct detrimental to Heartland Jockey Club, the Contest or any other player (in each case as determined at Heartland Jockey Club's sole discretion), to lock out any individual whose eligibility is in question, and to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend this Contest at any time. The Released Parties assume no responsibility for, and will not be liable for, any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of entries. None of the Released Parties are in any way responsible or liable for any problems or technical malfunction of any telephone network or lines, computer on-line systems, servers, or providers, computer equipment, software, failure of any e-mail or entry to be received by Heartland Jockey Club on account of technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any associated Web site, or any combination thereof, including any injury or damage to participant's or any other person's computer related to or resulting from participation or downloading of any materials in this Contest.

CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT BY ANY PERSON TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEB SITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE CONTEST IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, HEARTLAND JOCKEY CLUB RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK FROM ANY SUCH PERSON DAMAGES AND ANY OTHER REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO HEARTLAND JOCKEY CLUB TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

NOTIFICATION

Winners will be notified by e-mail or phone and may be required to sign and return an affidavit of eligibility and acceptance of these Official Rules and a publicity/liability release (unless prohibited by law) within ten (10) days following attempted notification. Any prize returned as undeliverable may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner. In the event of a dispute about the identity of any player, entries made online will be declared made by the authorized account holder of the Heartland Jockey Club account submitted at time of entry. A potential winner may be required to provide proof that the potential winner is the authorized account holder of the Heartland Jockey Club account associated with the winning entry.

RULES AND WINNER'S LIST

This contest is subject to these Contest Rules and any other rules set expressly referenced herein. Game players agree to abide by the terms of these Contest Rules and by the decisions of Heartland Jockey Club, which are final on all matters pertaining to this contest. Heartland Jockey Club reserves the right to change these Contest Rules at any time, in its sole discretion. Contest rules may be obtained on the Heartland Jockey Club affiliates' website.

A winners' list will be posted on the Heartland Jockey Club affiliates' website no later than one week after the contest and may also be obtained by sending a SASE to the address below.

CONTEST ADMINISTRATOR

The administrator of the contest is Heartland Jockey Club. The address for the purposes of this contest is:

HEARTLAND JOCKEY CLUB
NHC Qualifiers
3664 Grant Ave.
Grove City, OH 43123