Breeders ‘Cup kicks off the bounty for participating in the mud race

Breeders’ Cup announced on May 26 a new incentive-based participation bonus program for riders only athletes who run in land races during the 2022 Breeders’ Cup World Championship. The 12-race program, titled Breeders’ Cup Dirt Dozen, includes existing ranked races scheduled from May to October at six racetracks in the United States.

The Dirt Dozen program will award bonus credits, sponsored by Breeders’ Cups, for first- to third-place finishers, to be used by riders towards the entrance fee to one of the six championship races. World Championship Breeders’ Cup: $2 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1), $2 million Qatar Racing Breeders ‘Cup Sprint (G1), $2 million TVG Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1), $2 million dollars NetJets Breeders ‘Cup Sprint (G1), $1 million Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1), and $1 million Big Ass Fans Breeders ‘Cup Dirt Mile (G1).

In Breeders ‘Cup Dirt Dozen’ races in the $2 million Breeders’ Cup racing division, prize money is allocated at $30,000 for first place, $15,000 for second and $7,500 for second. third position. In Dirt Dozen races in the $1 million Breeders’ Cup racing categories, the bonus tier will award $15,000 for first place, $7,500 for second and $3,750 for third.

Dirt Dozen kicks off May 7 with a Derby City Distaff event presented by Kendall-Jackson Winery (G1) at Churchill Downs. The first three finishers in the race earned an entry credit for a potential start in the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint or for a championship race. Another World Breeders’ Cup, based on eligibility.

Win Obligatory earn $15,000 credit for first place, runner-up Four graces received $7,500 credit for second and third place Only once earned a $3,750 credit for third place. The show continues on July 2 with 1/8 Fleur de Lis Stakes (G2) at Churchill, for cubs and mares ages 4 and up, and a Smile Sprint 6-point Handicap (G3) in Gulfstream ParkFor children 3 years and older.

“In our ongoing efforts to support riders, the new Dirt Dozen program is an innovative way to provide entry fee credits to athletes competing in the dirt races of the World Championships,” said Dora Delgado, Breeders’ Cup chief executive officer, vice president and team leader. “We look forward to connections taking advantage of Dirt Dozen offers and seeing them at Keeneland this November. “

Dirt Dozen races by division are listed below: