In a continued effort to lure horses from out of state, Santa Anita will once again offer the “Ship and Win” program for the track's Autumn Meet, which kicks off Friday, Sept. 26. With seven 'Win and You're In' events for this year's Breeders' Cup, which will be held at Del Mar Oct. 31-Nov. 1, the five-week meet features increased overnight purses compared to last year and a comprehensive stakes schedule.
“The Ship and Win program has continued to attract significant numbers of horses to the Southern California circuit,” said Santa Anita's Director of Racing and Racing Secretary Jason Egan. “With the best weather and [a] great facility at which to race and train, we feel we've got the best turf racing in the nation. The Ship and Win program provides tremendous incentives for those considering stabling here in California year-round.”
Horses from out of state who made just one start at the Del Mar Summer Meet will remain eligible for the Ship and Win purse bonus provided they did not make an additional start elsewhere. In dirt races, eligible Ship and Win horses who finish first through fifth will receive a 50% purse bonus. In turf races, eligible horses who finish in the top five will receive a 40% purse bonus. These bonuses are applicable for one start only and do not include stakes races. New Ship and Win horses making their initial California starts will also receive a guaranteed $4,000 in addition to the purse bonuses.
Santa Anita's Autumn Meet closes Sunday, Oct. 26. For more information, visit santaanita.com/ship.
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