In the inaugural Kentucky Derby Betting Challenge on May 3, 2025, Frank Mustari secured a $170,958.80 total win by going “all in” on the final race, vaulting from behind to win the 173-entry TwinSpires tournament. The event exceeded its goals, highlighting a successful, accessible structure where players like Henry K. turned low-cost feeders into over $50,000 in winnings. You can view the full leaderboard and results on the TwinSpires website
Frank Mustari’s winning bets in Race 12 to obtain the KDBC victory:
- Exacta 18 with 8 for $1,000
- Exacta 18 with 8 for $10
- Trifecta 18 with 8 with 3, 9, 14, 21 for $400
- Trifecta 18 with 8 with 3, 9, 14, 21 for $340
2025 Prize Payouts for Top 10 KDBC Tournament Horseplayers
| 1 | Frank | Mustari | $103,800.00 |
| 2 | David | R. | $51,900.00 |
| 3 | Douglas | B. | $25,950.00 |
| 4 | Jonathon | K. | $19,462.50 |
| 5 | Patrick | S. | $14,272.50 |
| 6 | Henry | K. | $12,975.00 |
| 7 | Dylan | D. | $10,380.00 |
| 8 | Nicholas | S. | $9,082.50 |
| 9 | Peter | S. | $6,487.50 |
| 10 | Kathryn | G. | $5,190.00 |
SOURCE: https://www.twinspires.com/bet/tournaments/109/details