The opening of Santa Anita Park's Classic Meet on Dec. 26 marks the return of the popular Ship & Win program, which offers significant bonuses to horses from out of state who ship in and start at The Great Race Place.
During the 49-day Classic Meet, Santa Anita will provide eligible shippers with a guaranteed $4,000 bonus for their first start (first-time starters excluded) plus an additional purse bonus. Eligible Ship & Win horses who finish first through fifth in a dirt race will receive a 50-percent bonus to the listed purse money earned. In turf races, Ship & Win horses will receive a 40 percent bonus. The purse bonuses are applicable for one start only.
"Santa Anita's Ship & Win program provides a wonderful incentive for horsemen and helps to attract a significant number of horses from out of state," said Jason Egan, Santa Anita director of racing and racing secretary. "We believe Santa Anita offers the best turf racing in America during the Classic and Hollywood Meets."
Santa Anita's Classic Meet runs through April 6. It will be followed by the 29-day Hollywood Meet, which opens April 16 and ends June 15.
This press release has been edited for content and style by BloodHorse Staff.
