
ENJOY THE BREEDERS' CUP AT LOS ALAMITOS RACE COURSE
Race Day Information
Breeders' Cup World Championships Friday
October 24, 2008
Los Alamitos Parking & Gates Open at 8:30 am (PDT)
Admission Gates and Mutuel Windows Open at 8:30 am (PDT)
General Admission $3 and Clubhouse Admission $5 Vessels Club Admission is $10 and may be purchased at the Admission Gate
Santa Anita First Post Time is 11:05 am (PDT)
First Breeders' Cup Race Post Time is 12:35 pm (PDT)
Breeders' Cup World Championships Saturday
October 25, 2008
Los Alamitos Parking & Gates Open at 7:30 am (PDT)
Admission Gates and Mutuel Windows Open at 7:30 am (PDT)
General Admission $3 and Clubhouse Admission $5 Vessels Club Admission is $10 and may be purchased at the Admission Gate
First Post Time is 10:10 am (PDT)
First Breeders' Cup Race Post Time is 10:10 am (PDT)
GREAT BREEDERS' CUP CLASSIC HEADLINES OCTOBER 24-25 CHAMPIONSHIP RACES
Horse of the Year Curlin will go after his second consecutive victory in the Breeders' Cup Classic when the best horses in the world unite on Saturday, October 25. Richest North American racing Thoroughbred of all time, Curlin has looked tremendous in the build up to the $5 million Classic and he'll be facing a quality group that is expected to include the impressive Casino Drive and rising star Commentator.
Los Alamitos Race Course is looking forward to showcasing this outstanding race as part of the excitement of the 2008 Breeders' Cup World Championship on October 24th and 25th at Santa Anita. This is the silver anniversary of the Breeders' Cup World Championship. The 25th edition of this great event will feature two days of world-class racing, with 14 champions crowned and $25 million in purses on the line.
The Breeders' Cup World Championship races for fillies and mares will take place on Friday, October 24, with five races on the dirt and turf for the graceful distaffers of Thoroughbred racing. Then nine outstanding races will take place on the following day, concluding with the $5 million Classic and the expected matchup of Curlin against the Japanese invader Casino Drive and the talented Commentator on Saturday, October 25.
HIGHLIGHTS OF ACTIVITIES
Los Alamitos will open at 8:30 a.m. on Friday and at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday for the exciting Breeders' Cup action. Grandstand admission is $3; Clubhouse admission is $5; and admission to the beautiful Vessels Club is $10. Los Alamitos has a slew of activities slated for the Breeders Cup:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24
- Los Alamitos & Vessels Club will open at 8:30 a.m. Vessels Club admission is $10
- First 100 fans in the Vessels Club will receive a free edition of the Daily Racing Form (a $5 value)
- Enjoy a Handicapping Seminar prior to the Breeders' Cup races featuring special guest Tom Quigley and expert handicapper and Los Alamitos morning line maker Ed Burgart. Tom Quigley is the Owner & Publisher
of The HorsePlayer Magazine, combining his background in magazine publishing with a daily habit of playing the races. He is also a handicapping tournament regular around the country and has career tournament earnings in excess of $250,000. Quigley is a rare species among handicappers in that he studies the body language of horses up close in the paddock wherever he plays.
His place on the apron at Del Mar where the horses parade out of the walking ring is recognized as Quigley's Corner.
- FREE Handicapping Contest with Cash Prizes
- Free 2008 Breeders' Cup Preview Issues of The HorsePlayer Magazine
- A carefully selected and wonderful lunch and dinner menu
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25
- Los Alamitos & Vessels Club will open at 7:30 a.m. Vessels Club admission is $10
- First 400 fans in the Vessels Club will receive a free edition of the Daily Racing Form (a $5 value)
Elegant Breakfast & Lunch Buffet for $45.95
Featuring New York Prime Steak, Orange Roughy, Sushi, Shrimp Cocktail, Free Range Carved Turkey,
Fresh Pastas, Salads, Fruits, Chocolate Fountain, Vessels Club Pastries,
plus a wonderful breakfast menu featuring an omelet bar, home styles potatoes, sausage links, carved ham, scrambled eggs, assorted muffins, bagles and pastries, fresh fruit and assorted juices.
- Big Screen Plasma TVs to show the Breeders' Cup racing action
- Great tables available throughout the beautiful Vessels Club
- Convenient parking and no long lines to interrupt your enjoyment of this great day of racing!
Reserve your table in the Vessels Club TODAY! For reservations call 714-820-2681.
LOS ALAMITOS RACE COURSE IS THE PLACE TO ENJOY THE BREEDERS' CUP
Los Alamitos Race Course it's the best deal in Southern California to enjoy the Breeders' Cup card. Los Alamitos offers free general parking and $3 general admission. Clubhouse admission is $5 while admission to the luxurious Vessels Club is only $10.
The Breeders' Cup World Championships has become recognized as the ultimate test of a Thoroughbred's talent and ability. Not only offering a platform to enhance and promote Thoroughbred racing, the Breeders' Cup races provide a powerful year-end championship and a grand spectacle that presents the sport to a worldwide audience. Through the enthusiastic participation of prominent horsemen from around the world who bring their top horses to compete, the Breeders' Cup has established a reputation for showcasing Thoroughbred racing at the highest level of international competition.
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| BREEDERS CUP SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24
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| Post (PT) | Race |
| 12:35 PM | Sentient Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint
Filly & Mare Sprint - $1,000,000 - 7 Furlongs |
| 1:15 PM | Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf
Juvenile Fillies Turf - $1,000,000 - 1 mile (T) |
| 1:55 PM | Bessemer Trust Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies
Juvenile Fillies - $2,000,000 - 1 1/16 Miles |
| 2:35 PM | Emirates Airline Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf
Filly & Mare Turf - $2,000,000 - 1 1/4 Miles (T) |
| 3:15 PM | Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic
Ladies' Classic - $2,000,000 - 1 1/8 Miles |
| SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 |
| Post (PT) | Race |
| 10:10 AM | Breeders' Cup Marathon
Marathon - $500,000 - 1 1/2 Miles |
| 10:50 AM | Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint
Turf Sprint - $1,000,000 - 6.5 Furlongs (T) |
| 11:30 AM | TVG Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile
Dirt Mile - $1,000,000 - 1 Mile |
| 12:15 PM | Breeders' Cup Mile
One Mile - $2,000,000 - 1 Mile (T) |
| 12:55 PM | Bessemer Trust Breeders' Cup Juvenile
Juvenile - $2,000,000 - 1 1/16 Miles |
| 1:35 PM | Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf
Juvenile Turf - $1,000,000 - 1 Mile (T) |
| 2:15 PM | Sentient Breeders' Cup Sprint
Sprint - $2,000,000 - 6 Furlongs |
| 3:00 PM | Emirates Airline Breeders' Cup Turf
Turf - $3,000,000 - 1 1/2 Miles (T) |
| 3:45 PM | Breeders' Cup Classic
Classic - $5,000,000 - 1 1/4 Miles |
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