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CALIFORNIA CUP XV

California  Cup XV will be held Saturday, October 16 at Santa Anita Park and co-hosts of the event which spotlights the California Thoroughbred racing and breeding industry--the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association and the Oak Tree Racing Association--are confident that California Cup Day again will be one of the premier racing days of the year in California.

All ten races on the card are exclusively for California-breds and the day offers competition for every class of runner, with purses totaling $1.325 million. All 10 California Cup races will be simulcast to Northern California and it is anticipated that approximately 100,000 people statewide will see California Cup XV and that wagering could total more than $20 million. In addition to the racing, California Cup has been a tremendous success because of the social events connected to it. There will be a special infield party on race day for supporters of the California Thoroughbred industry, an event which annually has attracted more than 2,500 guests.

The complete list of races, with conditions for each, may be found on the next two pages of this booklet. If you have any questions regarding the California Cup XV races, please contact Michael J. Harlow in the Oak Tree racing office, at (626) 574-6472 or (800) 235-2128.

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2004 CALIFORNIA CUP RACES Early Bird Nominations close August 9, 2004 for the following eight stakes events which will be run Saturday, October 16, 2004.

Early Bird Nominations closed August 9th

EVENT-DISTANCE-GUARANTEED VALUE

CALIFORNIA CUP CLASSIC
Three-Year-Olds and Upward, Bred in California 1 1/8 Miles $250,000 CALIFORNIA CUP CLASSIC
$250,000 Guaranteed
To be run Saturday, October 16, 2004
A HANDICAP FOR THREE-YEAR-OLDS AND UPWARD, BRED IN CALIFORNIA. By subscription of $100 each (Early Bird Nomination) if made on or before Monday, August 9, 2004, or $1,000 each (Regular Nomination) if made on or before Thursday, October 7, fee to accompany the nomination. There will be no supplementary nominations. All horses shall pay $1,000 to pass the entry box and $2,000 additional to start, with $150,000 guaranteed to the winner, $50,000 to second, $30,000 to third, $15,000 to fourth and $5,000 to fifth. Weights Sunday, October 10. High weights preferred, adjusted for scale and sex allowance. Starters to be named through the entry box by Wednesday, October 13, 2004. Trophies will be presented to the winning owner, breeder, trainer and jockey.
EARLY BIRD NOMINATIONS CLOSE Monday, August 9, 2004 — $100 EACH
REGULAR NOMINATIONS CLOSE Thursday, October 7, 2004 — $1,000 EACH.

JOHN C. MABEE CALIFORNIA CUP MILE
One Mile (TURF) $175,000
Three-Year-Olds and Upward, Bred in California
To be run Saturday, October 16, 2004
 A HANDICAP FOR THREE-YEAR-OLDS AND UPWARD, BRED IN CALIFORNIA. By subscription of $50 each (Early Bird Nomination) if made on or before Monday, August 9, 2004, or $500 each (Regular Nomination) if made on or before Thursday, October 7, 2004, fee to accompany the nomination. There will be no supplementary nominations. All horses shall pay $750 to pass the entry box and $1,000 additional to start, with $105,000 guaranteed to the winner, $35,000 to second, $21,000 to third, $10,500 to fourth and $3,500 to fifth. Weights Sunday, October 10. High weights preferred, adjusted for scale and sex allowance. Starters to be named through the entry box by Wednesday, October 13, 2004. Trophies will be presented to the winning owner, breeder and trainer.
EARLY BIRD NOMINATIONS CLOSE MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 2004 — $50 EACH
REGULAR NOMINATIONS CLOSE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2004 — $500 EACH.

DONALD VALPREDO CALIFORNIA CUP SPRINT
6 Furlongs $150,000
Three-Year-Olds and Upward, Bred in California
To be run Saturday, October 16, 2004
A HANDICAP FOR THREE-YEAR-OLDS AND UPWARD, BRED IN CALIFORNIA. By subscription of $50 each (Early Bird Nomination) if made on or before Monday, August 9, 2004, or $500 each (Regular Nomination) if made on or before Thursday, October 7, 2004, fee to accompany the nomination. There will be no supplementary nominations. All horses shall pay $500 to pass the entry box and $1,000 additional to start, with $90,000 guaranteed to the winner, $30,000 to second, $18,000 to third, $9,000 to fourth and $3,000 to fifth. Weights Sunday, October 10. High weights preferred, adjusted for scale and sex allowance. Starters to be named through the entry box by Wednesday, October 13, 2004. Trophies will be presented to the winning owner, breeder and trainer.
EARLY BIRD NOMINATIONS CLOSE MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 2004 — $50 EACH
REGULAR NOMINATIONS CLOSE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2004 — $500 EACH.

TOC/CTT CALIFORNIA CUP MATRON 
1 1/16 Miles $150,000
Fillies and Mares,
Three-Years-Old and Upward, Bred in California
To be run Saturday, October 16, 2004
A HANDICAP FOR FILLIES AND MARES, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD, BRED IN CALIFORNIA. By subscription of $50 each (Early Bird Nomination) if made on or before Monday, August 9, 2004, or $500 each (Regular Nomination) if made on or before Thursday, October 7, 2004, fee to accompany the nomination. There will be no supplementary nominations. All horses shall pay $500 to pass the entry box and $1,000 additional to start, with $90,000 guaranteed to the winner, $30,000 to second, $18,000 to third, $9,000 to fourth and $3,000 to fifth. Weights Sunday, October 10. High weights preferred, adjusted for scale and sex allowance. Starters to be named through the entry box by Wednesday, October 13, 2004. Trophies will be presented to the winning owner, breeder and trainer.
EARLY BIRD NOMINATIONS CLOSE MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 2004 — $50 EACH
REGULAR NOMINATIONS CLOSE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2004 — $500 EACH.


JOHN DEERE CALIFORNIA CUP DISTAFF 
abt. 6 1/2 Furlongs (TURF) $150,000
Fillies and Mares,
Three-Years-Old and Upward, Bred in California
To be run Saturday, October 16, 2004
A HANDICAP FOR FILLIES AND MARES, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD, BRED IN CALIFORNIA. By subscription of $50 each (Early Bird Nomination) if made on or before Monday, August 9, 2004, or $500 each (Regular Nomination) if made on or before Thursday, October 7, 2004 fee to accompany the nomination. There will be no supplementary nominations. All horses shall pay $500 to pass the entry box and $1,000 additional to start, with $90,000 guaranteed to the winner, $30,000 to second, $18,000 to third, $9,000 to fourth and $3,000 to fifth. Weights Sunday, October 10. High weights preferred, adjusted for scale and sex allowance. Starters to be named through the entry box by Wednesday, October 13, 2004.
Trophies will be presented to the winning owner, breeder and trainer.
EARLY BIRD NOMINATIONS CLOSE MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 2004 — $50 EACH
REGULAR NOMINATIONS CLOSE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2004— $500 EACH.

BUDWEISER AND FOOTHILL BEVERAGE
CALIFORNIA CUP JUVENILE 
1 1/16 Miles $125,000
Colts and Geldings,
Two-Years-Old, Bred in California
To be run Saturday, October 16, 2004
FOR COLTS AND GELDINGS, TWO YEARS OLD, BRED IN CALIFORNIA. By subscription of $50 each (Early Bird Nomination) if made on or before Monday, August 9, 2004, or $500 each (Regular Nomination) if made on or before Thursday, October 7, 2004 fee to accompany the nomination. There will be no supplementary nominations. All horses shall pay $500 to pass the entry box and $750 additional to start, with $75,000 guaranteed to the winner, $25,000 to second, $15,000 to third, $7,500 to fourth and $2,500 to fifth. 118 lbs. Starters to be named through the entry box by Wednesday, October 13, 2004. Those horses with the highest earnings at the time of entries will be preferred. Trophies will be presented to the winning owner, breeder and trainer.
EARLY BIRD NOMINATIONS CLOSE MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 2004 — $50 EACH
REGULAR NOMINATIONS CLOSE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2004 — $500 EACH.

ROBERT H. WALTER CALIFORNIA CUP JUVENILE FILLIES 
1 1/16 Miles $125,000
Fillies,
Two-Years-Old, Bred in California
To be run Saturday, October 16, 2004
FOR FILLIES, TWO YEARS OLD, BRED IN CALIFORNIA. By subscription of $50 each (Early Bird Nomination) if made on or before Monday, August 9, 2004, or $500 each (Regular Nomination) if made on or before Thursday, October 7, 2004 fee to accompany the nomination. There will be no supplementary nominations. All horses shall pay $500 to pass the entry box and $750 additional to start, with $75,000 guaranteed to the winner, $25,000 to second, $15,000 to third, $7,500 to fourth and $2,500 to fifth. 117 lbs. Starters to be named through the entry box by Wednesday, October 13, 2004. Those horses with the highest earnings at the time of entries will be preferred. Trophies will be presented to the winning owner, breeder and trainer.
EARLY BIRD NOMINATIONS CLOSE MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 2004 — $50 EACH
REGULAR NOMINATIONS CLOSE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2004 — $500 EACH.

TVG CALIFORNIA CUP DISTANCE HANDICAP 
$100,000 1 1/4 Miles (Turf) 
Fillies and Mares,
Three-Years-Old and Upward, Bred in California
TVG CALIFORNIA CUP DISTANCE HANDICAP
$100,000 Guaranteed
To be run Saturday, October 16, 2004
A HANDICAP FOR FILLIES AND MARES, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD, BRED IN CALIFORNIA. By subscription of $50 each (Early Bird Nomination) if made on or before Monday, August 9, 2004 or $500 (Regular Nomination) if made on or before Thursday, October 7, 2004. There will be no supplementary nominations. All horses shall pay $500 to pass the entry box and $500 additional to start, with $60,000 guaranteed to the winner, $20,000 to second, $12,000 to third, $6,000 to fourth and $2,000 to fifth. Weights Sunday, October 10. High weights preferred, adjusted for scale. Starters to be named through the entry box by Wednesday, October 13, 2004. Trophies will be presented to the winning owner, breeder and trainer.
EARLY BIRD NOMINATIONS CLOSE MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 2004 — $50 EACH.
REGULAR NOMINATIONS CLOSE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2004 — $500 EACH.

Nominations for the following two races only will close on Sunday October 7, 2004

XTRA 690 AM/FOX 1150 CALIFORNIA CUP STARTER HANDICAP 
1  1/2 Miles (Turf)  $50,000
Three-Year-Olds and Upward, Bred in California
Starters for $40,000 or less in 2004

CALIFORNIA CUP STARTER 
6 Furlongs $50,000 SPRINT HANDICAP
Three-Year-Olds and Upward, Bred in California
Starters for $32,000 or less in 2004


CALIFORNIA THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS ASSOCIATION

Board of Directors

Daniel Q. Schiffer, President
Frank "Scoop" Vessels, Vice President
Keith Card, Vice President
Pat Hurley, Treasurer
Trudy McCaffery, Secretary
Doug Burge, Executive Vice President and General Manager

Clydene Boots-Daniel L. Harralson-
Jeanne L. Canty-John C. Harris-Suzanne Pashayan
Rosemary Neeb-Leigh Ann Howard-Joan Rogers
Gail Gregson-Bill Nichols

OAK TREE RACING ASSOCIATION

Dr. Jack K. Robbins, President
Dr. Rick M. Arthur, Vice President
John H. Barr, Vice President
Thomas R. Capehart, Vice President
Sherwood C. Chillingworth, Executive Vice President
Robert Lewis -- Director
Trudy McCaffery -- Director