Santa Anita, Del Mar Expand Ship & Win Eligibility
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Racing at Santa Anita Park
Santa Anita Park and Del Mar have joined forces to expand upon Del Mar's popular "Ship & Win" program, as out-of-state horses who make their first California-based starts in May and June at Santa Anita will still be eligible for the lucrative purse incentives at Del Mar, beginning with their summer meet opener July 16.
Effective May 1, out-of-state horses can now start up to twice at Santa Anita through the closing day of the current 2021 winter/spring meet June 20 and still be eligible for Del Mar's Ship & Win program bonuses.
"This is a great enticement to out-of-state owners and horsemen to bring their horses here in advance of Del Mar," said Santa Anita director of racing and racing secretary Chris Merz. "People around the country know Santa Anita and Del Mar provide world-class training and racing opportunities. We've very happy the folks at Del Mar and with the Thoroughbred Owners of California recognize the importance of this comprehensive approach to attracting new horses."
Merz also added that any new horses participating in the Del Mar Ship & Win program will also be eligible for the Santa Anita Sunshine Bonus, which will again be offered at the track's autumn meet, which opens Oct. 1.