Discount For Breeders’ Cup Horses Of Racing Age Nomination Ends July 15

Owners of horses of racing age currently not nominated to the Breeders' Cup program can nominate their runners at discounted rates on or before Thursday, July 15 for competition in this year's Breeders' Cup World Championships, Nov.5-6 at Del Mar racetrack in Del Mar, California. All horses must be nominated in order to compete in any of the 14 Breeders' Cup World Championship races.

In addition, a Breeders' Cup-nominated horse is eligible to participate in all Breeders' Cup purse and awards programs for its entire racing career without any further nomination payments due.

The nomination discounts are as follows:

  • Two-year-olds by a nominated Breeders' Cup stallion can join the program for US$12,000. This one-time nomination fee makes the racehorse Breeders' Cup-eligible for its entire racing career.
  • Runners which are three-year-olds and older that were foaled in the Northern Hemisphere and sired by a nominated stallion will receive a 50% discount off normal racehorse nomination fees (listed below). Three-year-olds and older which were born in the Southern Hemisphere can be nominated for 25% of their regular nomination fee.
  • All nominated racehorses are eligible for the Breeders' Cup World Championships for their entire racing careers, which will have purses and awards totaling more than $31 million this year.
  • A nominator award of $10,000 will be paid to the person nominating any racehorse that wins a Breeders' Cup “Win and You're In” Challenge Series Race.
  • Nominator awards are paid through all finish positions in the Breeders' Cup World Championships.

Following the July 15 discount deadline, the price for all non-nominated runners reverts back to the standard racehorse nomination fee of US$100,000 or more until Oct. 25, when all runners must be pre-entered for the Breeders' Cup World Championships races.

Owners may nominate their horses of racing age online here or by calling the Breeders' Cup Racing department at 859-514-9422.

Owners of horses of racing age by non-nominated stallions can also take advantage of discounted prices before July 15. Two-year-olds by non-nominated stallions can join the program for US$18,000; Northern Hemisphere three-year-olds and older for US$100,000 and Southern Hemisphere three-year-olds and older for US$50,000.

Below is the complete list of nomination prices and deadlines:

Horses of Racing Age sired by Nominated Stallion and Nominated before July 15.

  • Two-Year-Olds: $12,000 (US)
  • Three-Year-Olds & Up (Northern Hemisphere-bred): $50,000 (US)
  • Three-Year-Olds & Up (Southern Hemisphere-bred): $25,000 (US)

Horses of Racing Age sired by Nominated Stallion and Nominated after July 15.

  • Two-Year-Olds: $100,000 (US)
  • Three-Year-Olds & Up (Northern Hemisphere-bred): $100,000 (US)
  • Three-Year-Olds & Up (Southern Hemisphere-bred): $100,000 (US)

Sired by NON-Nominated Stallion and Nominated before July 15.

  • Two-Year-Olds: $ 18,000 (US)
  • Three-Year-Olds & Up (Northern Hemisphere-bred): $100,000 (US)
  • Three-Year-Olds & Up (Southern Hemisphere-bred): $ 50,000 (US)

Sired by NON-Nominated Stallion and Nominated after July 15.

  • Two-Year-Olds: $200,000 (US)
  • Three-Year-Olds & Up (Northern Hemisphere-bred): $200,000 (US)
  • Three-Year-Olds & Up (Southern Hemisphere-bred): $200,000 (US)

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Del Mar: Pick Six Will Be 20-Cent Wager, Super High 5 To Have 50-Cent Base Wager

New takes on a pair of Del Mar betting favorites are on tap for the 2021 Del Mar racing season which breaks from the gate on Friday, July 16.

The track's Pick Six, long a staple at a $2 price, instead will switch to a 20¢ ticket, a wagering increment that has proven to be very popular with players of all levels. The bet will be called the “Rainbow Pick Six.”

Additionally, Del Mar's Super High 5 – available on the day's last race – will change its “play” denomination from $1 down to 50¢. Track officials believe the lower price will encourage players to take bigger swings at the day's final prize.

Otherwise, the track where the turf meets the surf once again will offer its fans the same 17 different ways to wager that have been presented over all recent seasons. It starts with the traditional win, place and show wagers and expands all the way out to several five- and six-horse combinations.

The Pick Six at 20¢ and its large mandatory payout days have proven to be solidly in favor at racetracks throughout the country. Del Mar will be offering two mandatory payout days in conjunction with the bet – TVG Pacific Classic Day (Saturday, August 21) and closing day (Monday, September 6). Pools of from $3- to $5-million are both possible and likely on those days, a sure ticket to bring on the big betting buzz, which makes a special day even more so around the track.

“We're excited about the large wagering pools the 'Rainbow Pick Six' will generate,” said Del Mar's director of mutuels, Bill Navarro. “The 20¢ minimum gives small and mid-level players the ability to spread deep throughout the card.”

Del Mar's 'Rainbow Pick Six' will payout 70% of the pool each day to those with the most winners and the remaining 30% will carry over, provided there are no single-ticket winners.

Three relatively new multi-race bets that have been warmly welcomed by the track's players are slated again this summer. They are the early Pick Four, beginning on Race 2 at a 50¢ price; a late Pick 5 offered on the last five races daily, also at the 50¢ level, and a Win, Place, Show Parlay available for a minimum of two races and a maximum of six. It is a $2 bet.

In addition to its Early Pick Four, the track will continue to offer its usual Pick Four on the last four races on the day's card, a bet that has proven to be one of the most in demand in the country and regularly registers $1-million-plus pools on weekends. Further, the late Pick Five will be similar to the track's early Pick Five held on the day's initial five events.

The full array of Del Mar bets is as follows: $2 win, place and show (all races); $1 Exacta (all); $2 Quinella (all); 50¢ Trifecta (all); $2 Rolling Doubles (all except last); $1 Rolling Pick 3 (all except last two); $1 Superfecta (10¢ minimum – all); $1 Place Pick All (starts w/Race 1 or 2); 50¢ Super High 5 (last); 20¢ Pick Six (last six); 50¢ Players' Pick 5 (first five and last five); 50¢ Pick 4 (Races 2 thru 5 and last four), and $2 Win-Place-Show Parlay (all races but last).

Del Mar will race on a Friday – Saturday – Sunday schedule for the first two weeks of its meet, then switch to a Thursday – Friday – Saturday – Sunday plan for the balance of the session, finishing up with its tradition closing day on Labor Day Monday, September 6. First post daily will be 2 p.m. with the exceptions of all Fridays (other than the opener) when racing begins at 4 p.m.

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Breeders’ Cup At Del Mar To Utilize 100 Percent Of Seated Capacity

Breeders' Cup announced Wednesday plans to utilize 100 percent of seated capacity at Del Mar racetrack for the 2021 Breeders' Cup World Championships in Del Mar, Calif. Tickets will go on sale to the public at Noon ET / 9:00 a.m. PT on Friday, July 16. Available seating options and pricing can be viewed now at BreedersCup.com/tickets.

Del Mar is set to host the World Championships, one of Thoroughbred racing's most prestigious international events, for just the second time on Friday, Nov. 5, and Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021.

“After conducting the 2020 World Championships without fans in attendance, we are delighted to be able to safely welcome fans back to the Breeders' Cup World Championships this November,” said Breeders' Cup President and CEO Drew Fleming. “Fans will once again be invited to experience the unparalleled competition, fanfare and hospitality that have become synonymous with the Breeders' Cup as the world's most talented horses, jockeys, and trainers go head-to-head at beautiful Del Mar.”

The news comes after Del Mar Thoroughbred Club recently announced plans to conduct its 2021 summer race meet at 100 percent of seated capacity for fans throughout its facility in accordance with local state and county public health guidelines in Southern California.

As fans excitedly return to in-person sporting events, ticket demand for the 2021 Breeders' Cup World Championships is expected to be high. Interested fans are strongly encouraged to visit BreedersCup.com/tickets now in order to view available seating options and prepare for the July 16 on-sale date.

Seating options for the 2021 Breeders' Cup World Championships include:

  • Premium dining: Fans can take in the thrills of championship racing at historic Del Mar while enjoying an exquisite fine-dining experience from the Clubhouse, Stretch Run or Paddock dining areas. Two-day dining packages are available for purchase ranging from $775 to $1,875 per seat.
  • Box seating: Patrons in box seats can take advantage of dedicated cocktail service and menu options delivered directly to their seats in open-air, covered Clubhouse and Stretch Run Box seat locations. Box seating options include both single and two-day packages ranging from $375 to $975 per seat.
  • Reserved seating: Fans can experience the excitement of 14 World Championship races from these ideally-located, open-air, covered, stadium-style seats. Reserved Seating is available in both single and two-day packages that range from $100 to $475 per seat.
  • General admission tickets will not be sold at this time. However, Breeders' Cup is closely coordinating with local health officials and is hopeful to be in a position to offer general admission closer to the World Championships.

All tickets will be sold in advance of the event and are subject to the availability at the time of purchase. No tickets will be sold onsite on Nov. 5 or 6.

In addition, all parking on-site at Del Mar will be limited and only available to those with official pre-paid parking credentials. To help enhance the transportation experience at Del Mar, Breeders' Cup will offer a park-and-ride program with complimentary public shuttle service to the track from two designated off-site park-and-ride locations on both racing days. For more information on parking, please check back with BreedersCup.com when tickets go on sale in July.

Breeders' Cup has always placed the utmost importance on the health and safety of all who participate in the World Championships, including the dedicated fans who come from around the globe to witness world-class Thoroughbred racing. This year's event will be no different and Breeders' Cup will ensure appropriate measures are in place to mitigate the risks associated with COVID-19. Breeders' Cup remains committed to following state and local guidelines, and will continue to monitor and comply with all public health mandates as conditions evolve and change. Additional details will be made available closer to the event.

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Del Mar To Open Summer Meet With 100% Capacity In Seating Areas

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in Del Mar, Calif., has announced plans to open its 2021 summer race meet with 100% capacity for fans in its seating areas throughout its facility. This decision was made in accordance with state and county public health guidelines effective June 15, 2021.

Del Mar's 82nd racing season will open on Friday, July 16, and run through Labor Day Monday, September 6.

All fans wishing to attend must obtain a seating package in advance of their arrival. Admission tickets and parking passes will be included in the package. The track will put seats on sale online on Friday, June 18 (go to DMTC.com/tickets) with a pre-sale available on Thursday, June 17, for those that sign up at the Del Mar website (DMTC.com/2021).

“We are delighted to be able to welcome our fans back to Del Mar,” said DMTC president and COO Josh Rubinstein. “We appreciate their patience as we have all adapted to the changing circumstances over the last 15 months. We also appreciate the thoughtful guidance and cooperation we have received from the California Department of Public Health, the San Diego County Department of Public Health along with Dr. Ghazala Sharieff, Chief Medical Officer of Scripps Health, and her expert staff.”

Under current California Department of Public Health guidelines, fans will be required to wear masks when visiting Del Mar, except when eating or drinking in designated areas. However, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is scheduled to issue revised guidance on June 15th and track officials will adjust requirements on face coverings based on the new guidelines.

Del Mar will offer seating in its Stretch Run (Grandstand), Clubhouse, Turf Club, Skyrooms, Luxury and Celebrity Suites and its five major restaurants. Total seating at the track is 14,994. Track officials will have more to say about General Admission access over the next several weeks.

“We will continue to monitor public health guidelines and adjust our plans as the state makes additional progress and updates its recommendations,” said Rubinstein.

Besides the sale and pre-sale arrangements online, Del Mar will be offering the purchase of reserved seating packages by phone (858 792-4242) starting on Monday, June 21.

First post daily at the seaside oval will be 2 p.m. on all days except Fridays. Opening Day Friday will have a 2 p.m. post, but then Fridays thereafter will see a 4 p.m. start with the exceptions of the last two Fridays of the meet (August 27 and September 3) when things get started at 3:30 p.m. The first two weeks of the season will feature Friday-through-Sunday three-day weekends.  For the remainder of the meet, racing will be conducted on a Thursdays-through-Sunday basis with Closing Day on Labor Day Monday.

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