So you’re thinking of joining us for a fun and fancy night out at The Winner’s Circle—but you’re not sure about virtual horse racing?
Bet on a winning horse for a chance to win a prize package, or to be entered into the grand prize 50/50 draw.
Here’s how it works!
On the big night, we’ll present a specially-produced video of multiple horse races, filmed at prestigious racecourses in the UK. We will watch several races, one race at a time. Each race features 8 different horses, and each race lasts between 3 and 5 minutes.
Let’s get started!
- 1. Choose a horse
Before we watch a race, the MC will invite you to place your bets on the horses in that race. For fun, you can look at their names in the race card—but there are no betting odds to worry about. Just pick your favourite to win! - 2. Place a bet
Head to the betting desk to place your bets. Bets cost $5. The betting desk will give you a betting slip showing the number of the horse you have bet on to win. Hold onto this betting slip—it could be a winner! - 3. Which horse wins?
Before the race, our MC will announce that betting for that race is over. We’ll watch the race on the big screen—which includes an amusing guide to each horse and full commentary on the race—to see which horse wins. - 4. Claim your prize!
People who bet on the winning horse for each race will be entered in a draw to win a prize package. There will be four races, and four prize winners—one for each race! - 5. The 50/50 grand prize draw
For the fifth race, we’ll hold the 50/50 grand prize draw for the winners of the final race! The 50/50 prize will come from all the money collected for the final race. Half will go to Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House, and half will go to the winning 50/50 ticket holder!
Q&A
Q) How do I know which horse to choose?
A) In live horse racing, you can find out the horses’ history before the race—but virtual horse racing is different. All this information is secret, so there’s no way to know. Just pick a horse name or number you like—everyone else will be doing the same!
Q) How many bets can I place in each race?
A) There are no limits on how many bets you can place on each horse in each race. Each race has eight horses, and one of them is guaranteed to win.
Q) What happens if my horse wins first place?
Here’s where it gets suspenseful!
For the first four races, people who have bet on the winning horse will be entered in a draw to pick a prize. There will be four prize winners—one for each race!
For the final race at the end of the night, we’ll hold a 50/50 grand prize draw for everyone who bets on the winning horse. The more bets placed for this final race, the bigger the jackpot! Half of the money collected for the final race will go to Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House, and half will go to the 50/50 grand prize winner.
Good luck!
Sponsorship Packages
- $1,000 Race Package
- A social media post about your organization leading up to the big event, and a social media post on the night of the event
- Featuring your company name logo on the big screen before a race, with an announcement by our MC
- $2,500 Winner’s Circle Package
- A social media post about your organization leading up to the big event, and a social media post on the night of the event
- Race Sponsorship: Featuring your company name logo on the big screen before a race, with an announcement by our MC
- Your organization’s logo on our poster
- Space for your organization’s signage at the event (a poster or banner)
Tickets
- Single tickets Includes food and one beer or signature cocktail
$60/person until October 1
$75/person on October 2 - Group tables $600 for 8 people, includes food and one beer or signature cocktail per person
Contact Us
- Jenny van Enckevort (pronouns: she/her/hers)
Special Projects & Communications Coordinator
604.879.8208 ext 102
jvanenckevort@mpnh.org
