ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 2, 2025) – Nominations close today, Thursday, Jan. 2, for the five stakes races to be held on California Cup Day, Saturday, Jan. 11, at Santa Anita.
The stakes:
California Cup Derby, 3 YO, 8 1/2 F – $175,000
Leigh Ann Howard California Cup Oaks, F, 3 YO, 8 F (T) – $175,000
Don Valpredo California Cup Sprint, 4 & UP, 6 F – $125,000
Unusual Heat Turf Classic presented by City National Bank, 4 & UP, 9 F (T) – $175,000
Sunshine Millions Filly & Mare Turf Sprint presented by John Deere, F/M, 4 & UP, *6 1/2 F (TH) – $125,000.
To nominate, contact the Santa Anita Racing Office at (626) 574-6352 or (626) 574-6471 or e-mail: nominations@santaanita.com.