Bonuses totaling $350,000 are up for grabs to breeders of horses competing on the Stars of Tomorrow II Day at Churchill Downs on Nov. 29, in conjunction with the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association and the Kentucky Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association.
Breeders will compete for nearly $30,000 in bonuses across each of the 12 races during the all-juvenile card. 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.
Entries will be taken Nov. 22 for the Nov. 29 card, including its four stakes:
- The $225,000 Ed Brown Stakes for 2-year-olds at 6 1/2 furlongs
- The $225,000 Fern Creek Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at the same distance
- The $400,000 Golden Rod Stakes (G2) for 2-year-olds fillies at 1 1/16 miles
- The $400,000 Kentucky Jockey Club (G2) for 2-year-olds at the same distance
The Stars of Tomorrow program, inaugurated in 2005, showcases up-and-coming 2-year-olds that may become future contenders next spring in the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs, among other major races across the country.
The Golden Rod and Kentucky Jockey Club are minor points races on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks and Road to the Kentucky Derby, respectively.
