DerbyGames and America's Best Racing announced the launch of the "Derby Million Dollar Challenge" in which contestants rank this year's Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) horses in the correct order of finish to win a $1 million grand prize.
Entry is free for the Derby Million Dollar Challenge through 12 p.m. EDT, Saturday, May 2. Upon visiting www.derbymillion.com, contestants must provide their name, a valid email address and zipcode, along with ranking the horses in their finishing order. Contestants will be encouraged to share their entry with their friends using the hashtag #DerbyMillion and if the winner of the grand prize entered the sweepstakes through a friends referral link, then that friend wins $100,000.
Based in New York City, DerbyGames said it is the creator of the first social, online horse racing game and iOS app with real money betting. It was founded by Bill, Walter, and Tom Hessert.
America's Best Racing is a multi-media fan development and awareness-building platform initiated by The Jockey Club.