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November 9, 2006

For more information,
please contact McKay Smith

614.871.9600 ext 1306

BEULAH TO HOST FIRST NHC QUALIFIER DECEMBER 9

Grove City, Ohio (October 13, 2005) – Beulah Park will offer its first annual Daily Racing Form/NTRA National Handicapping Championship qualifier on Saturday, December 9, 2006. In addition to substantial prize money, the contest will offer a total of six (6) spots to the January 2007 national finals in Las Vegas. This year, the total prize money awarded at the NHC finals is expected to approach $1 million.

Entries for the contest will be $150 each with a maximum of two entries per person. Beulah Park will return 85 percent of entry fees in the form of prize money to top finishing players, which means that the winner could receive as much as $30,000 should the maximum of 500 entries sell-out. The final prize pool breakdown will be announced the day of the contest.

The format of the contest is designed to model that of the NHC finals. Players will make mythical $2 Win/Place wagers on a single horse among 15 races, of which seven races will be mandatory live races from Beulah Park. The remaining eight races may be played from any of the designated optional racetracks, which will be posted no later than one week prior to the contest at Beulah Park’s website at www.beulahpark.com.

Interested players should complete the entry form available at beulahpark.com or on-site at the General Office. Walk-up registration on December 9 will be accepted, but please note that the deadline for day-of registration will be 11:30 a.m. ET.

Beulah Park has arranged a rate of $75 for the dates of Dec. 8 & 9 at the Hampton Inn, which is less than three miles from the racetrack. The address is 4017 Jackpot Rd.; Grove City, OH, 43123. Phone number: 1-614-539-1177. Please reference the Beulah Park rate.

Questions should be directed toward McKay Smith at (614) 871-9600, or at msmith@americatab.com.

ABOUT BEULAH PARK: Founded in 1923, Beulah Park holds the distinction as being Ohio’s rst Thoroughbred racetrack. Live Thoroughbred racing is held from September to May each year, with summer events including concerts, fairs and fireworks. Simulcast wagering from the nation's top race tracks is available 363 days a year. The picturesque setting and entertainment venues at the park make it an ideal location for group events such as wedding and corporate meetings. Located just seven miles southwest of Columbus, OH, in Grove City, Beulah Park has a rich history for the horse racing enthusiast. More information is available at beulahpark.com.

Equibase is a partnership between The Jockey Club and the Thoroughbred Racing Associations of North America and serves as the Thoroughbred industry’s official database for racing information. Its web site, http://www.equibase.com, contains a wide array of handicapping products and services.

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