A $350,000 bonus will be awarded to breeders of record for horses competing Friday, Mar. 27 at Turfway Park, in conjunction with the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association and the Kentucky HBPA, the track announced Monday morning.
Breeders will compete for $35,000 in bonuses across each of the 10 races that night. The winner of each race could earn up to $21,000 if the horse is a registered Kentucky-bred. Payments will be based on a purse-style distribution: 60% to the winner, 20% to second, 10% to third, 5% to fourth and 3% to fifth. Sixth through last will receive 2%. The bonus is in addition to the traditional breeder's awards.
Breeders will receive hospitality accommodations that evening at Turfway Park. More details will be available in the coming days. Entries for Friday, Mar. 27 will take place Friday, Mar. 20.
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