A $1-million bonus will be granted to a horse that sweeps this year's GI TVG Pacific Classic at Del Mar Aug. 20, the GI Xpressbet Awesome Again S. at Santa Anita Oct. 1 and the GI Breeders' Cup Classic at Santa Anita Nov. 5, officials at Del Mar and The Stronach Group announced Thursday.
“A big part of our business is to bring our fans the stars of the game,” said Del Mar's executive vice president for racing Tom Robbins. “A bonus like this is an extra added incentive for the best horses to come to Southern California and aim for our biggest prizes. With the Breeders' Cup at Santa Anita again this year, it is a gold lining on a natural path for a potential champion.”
Santa Anita will host the Breeders' Cup for a record ninth time this year.
“With the Breeders' Cup coming back here in November, we are delighted to be part of this million dollar bonus and we're hopeful it will help to encourage some of the best horses in the world to headquarter and run here in Southern California,” said Joe Morris, vice president, West Coast Operations, for The Stronach Group. “We'd like to thank Del Mar for working with us on this and we look forward to welcoming everyone back to another great Breeders' Cup meet at Santa Anita Park in the fall.”
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