ARCADIA, Calif. (Dec. 23, 2014) – The 2015 Sunshine Millions/California Cup XXV will be held Saturday, Jan. 24, at Santa Anita, which co-hosts the event with the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association.
Gates open at 10 a.m. and first post is 12 noon for the card, highlighted by a series of five stakes for horses bred or sired in California.
Here are the five stakes and conditions:
$250,000 California Cup Turf Classic Presented by City National Bank for 4-year-olds & up at 1 1/18 miles (Turf).
$250,000 California Cup Derby for 3-year-olds at 1 1/16 miles.
$200,000 Xpressbet California Cup Oaks for Fillies 3-year-olds at 1-mile (Turf).
$150,000 Sunshine Millions Filly & Mare Turf Sprint for 4-year-olds & up at 6 1/2 furlongs (Turf).
$150,000 California Cup Sprint for 4-year-olds & up at 6 furlongs.
The celebrated California Cup party will be on the front side in the same location as last year. The party will be held on the third floor mezzanine located between rows L and O and is close to the paddock, the FrontRunner and the winner’s circle, with a beautiful view of live racing.
The theme will focus on America’s Horse “California Chrome,” the first Cal-bred to win the Kentucky Derby since Decidedly in 1962. The party area will be decorated to honor California Chrome and all of his racing accomplishments. Tables of 10 will be set up inside for entertaining and outdoor seating for all guests to view the live races.
This party has truly become a very special part of California racing since 1990 and now is the time to reserve your individual seat, table or tables for California Cup/Sunshine Millions XXV. The price of a 10-seat table is just $1,000 and includes parking, program, admission, and Santa Anita’s widely acclaimed, delicious buffet and drinks.
Individual seats are available for $100. Hours for the buffet are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with coffee and desserts served until the last race on the card. For more information please call or email Cookie@ctba.com at 626-445-7800 ext #243, or click https://ctba.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/CALCUP_XXV_factsheet.pdf.