Breeders' Cup Limited is once again rolling out its schedule for the 'Dirt Dozen,' an incentive-driven program offering participation bonuses to horsemen preparing runners for dirt races at the World Championships, the organizer said via a press release on Friday.
The 12-race slate–launched in 2022–features existing graded stakes races held from May through October at six racetracks across the United States.
“We are pleased to continue our valued Dirt Dozen program,” said Dora Delgado, Executive Vice President and Chief Racing Officer of Breeders' Cup Limited. “Offering $525,000 in awards toward entry fees for our Championship dirt races, the program provides significant advantages to many horsemen. We look forward to extending the incentives once again to connections preparing for dirt division races as we return to Del Mar.”
The Dirt Dozen program will continue to award bonus credits for first- through third-place finishers in applicable races. These credits can be applied by horsemen toward entry fees for one of the following six Breeders' Cup World Championships dirt races, including:
- GI Longines Breeders' Cup Distaff;
- GI Cygames Breeders' Cup Sprint;
- GI FanDuel Breeders' Cup Juvenile;
- GI NetJets Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies;
- GI PNC Bank Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint;
- GI Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile.
For Dirt Dozen races within the $2 million Breeders' Cup race divisions, the bonus tier is set at $30,000 for first, $15,000 for second, and $7,500 for third. While races within the $1 million Breeders' Cup divisions have a bonus tier of $15,000 for first, $7,500 for second, and $3,750 for third.
Contenders are eligible to accumulate multiple awards that may be applied toward eligible Championship dirt race entry fees.
Click here for the full 'Dirt Dozen' schedule.
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