2006 Sunshine Millions

Sunshine Millions Early Noms Due Dec. 8

ARCADIA, Calif. (Dec. 2, 2005) -- Early-bird nominations for the eight Sunshine Millions races, to be held Saturday, Jan. 28, close Thursday, Dec. 8, at a fee of $100 per horse.

Regular nominations close Jan. 14 at a fee of $500 per horse. Pre-entries will be taken Jan. 18, the post-position draw will be Jan. 23.

Sunshine Millions IV, with $3.6 million in purses, showcases horses bred in California and Florida in a one-day inter-state competition, with four races at Santa Anita and four races at Gulfstream Park. The event will be televised live on NBC from 1:30-4:00 p.m.

Races to be run at Santa Anita: $1 million Classic, 4-year-olds and up at 1 1/8 miles; $500,000 Filly & Mare Turf, 4-year-olds and up at 1 1/8 miles on turf; $300,000 Filly & Mare Sprint, 4-year-olds and up at six furlongs; $250,000 Dash for 3-year-olds at six furlongs.

Races to be run at Gulfstream Park: $500,000 Turf for 4-year-olds and up at 1 1/8 on turf; $500,000 Distaff for fillies and mares 4-year-olds and up at 1 1/8 miles; $300,000 Sprint for 4-year-olds and up at six furlongs; $250,000 Oaks for 3-year-old fillies at six furlongs.