Officials Announce 'Sunshine Millions' Plans

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Race locations and conditions have been determined for the inaugural $3.6 million Sunshine Millions, a unique series of races featuring California and Florida-bred Thoroughbreds to be held Jan. 25 at Santa Anita and Gulfstream Park.

Santa Anita will host a $750,000 race for fillies and mares 4 years and up at 1 1/16 mile; a $500,000 race for 4 years and up at 1 1/8 mile on turf; a $250,000 race for 4 years and up at six furlongs, and a $250,000 race for 3-year-old fillies at seven furlongs.

Gulfstream Park will host a $1 million race for 4 years and up at 1 1/8 mile; a $350,000 race for fillies and mares 4 years and up at 1 1/8 mile on turf, a $250,000 race for fillies and mares 4 years and up at six furlongs, and a $250,000 race for 3-year-olds at seven furlongs.

The closing for early-bird nominations will be Dec. 9, with a $100 fee. Late closing for nominations will be Jan. 11, with a $500 fee. Pre-entries will be Jan. 15, with the post-position draws a week later at both locations. All horses that pre-enter and are not drawn into the race will receive a refund of their entry fee. There will be no supplementary nominations.

The starting field for each race will be comprised of an equal number of California-bred and Florida-bred entries and an equal number of also-eligibles. If fewer than six horses from the shipping state enter, host state-breds will be allowed to enter to ensure that a field of 12 is drawn. All unplaced shippers will receive up to a maximum of $10,000. All races will be weight-for-age.

The Sunshine Millions is the result of a joint effort among the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association, the Thoroughbred Owners of California, the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners Association, the Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, Santa Anita Park, Gulfstream Park and Magna Entertainment.

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