A $350,000 bonus will be awarded to breeders of record for horses competing during Stars of Tomorrow II Day at Churchill Downs on Saturday, Nov. 29, in conjunction with the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association and the Kentucky HBPA, the track said via a Friday release.
Breeders will compete for nearly $30,000 in bonuses across each of the 12 races on Stars of Tomorrow II. The winner of each race is eligible for a possible $16,333 for registered Kentucky-bred horses.
Payments will be based on a purse-style distribution: 56% to the winner, 20% to second, 10% to third, 5% to fourth and 3% to fifth. Sixth through last will receive 1.5%.
The bonus is in addition to the traditional breeder's awards.
Breeders can receive hospitality accommodations at Churchill Downs by calling the Churchill Downs Horsemen's Service Center at (502) 636-4830.
Entries for Stars of Tomorrow II will taken Saturday, Nov. 22.
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