breeders’ cup limited presentation of new racing & nominations programs ifha conference...
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Breeders’ Cup Limited
Presentation of New Racing & Nominations Programs
IFHA ConferenceOctober 4, 2010
New Nominations Program: Background
• Premise: International competition is the future of Breeders’ Cup and our sport
• The cross-registration agreement between BC and the EBF expires at the end of 2010.
• BC required a new nominations model to significantly broaden international participation in our events.
New Programs
• New programs authored by an international subcommittee chaired by Clem Murphy (Coolmore) and attended by Olly Tait (Darley), Bill Farish (Lane’s End), Bill Oppenheim and Greg Avioli.
• Three-part program:• International Stallion Nominations• One-time “Open Enrollment” in 2011• Enhanced Challenge Series
New International Nominations Program• International stallions can nominate directly
to BC for the first time.
• Lower fees than for U.S. stallion nominations:• Northern Hemisphere: 50% of stud fee• Southern Hemisphere: 25% of stud fee
• All foals automatically BC eligible without payment of additional fees
New International Nominations Program• Program begins for 2011 breeding season
• Expected to increase the number of international foals eligible for BC each year from less than 1,200 to over 20,000 by 2015
• Results in more of the world’s top horses competing in BC events
2011 Open Enrollment
• One-time nomination program intended to increase international participation in the Championships beginning in 2011
• Timeframe: February 1 – June 30, 2011
• Nomination fees:• Yearlings: $3,000• Two-year olds: $6,000• Three-year olds and up: $25,000
BC Challenge Series• Challenge “Win & You’re In” series: a 65
race program conducted in seven countries• U.S., Canada, England, Ireland, France,
Australia and Hong Kong
• Challenge winner benefits for 2011:• Automatic berths in the Championships• Championships entry fees waived• Travel subsidies