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Nominator Awards and Rewards Program


The Nominator Awards & Rewards program is one of the most significant features of the Breeders' Cup.

Foal or Horse Nominators can earn nominator awards through the Breeders’ Cup racing programs, including any Breeders' Cup World Championships race, regardless of whether the nominator still owns the foal or horse.

Stallion Nominators will earn nominator awards when any of their progeny places first, second or third in any Breeders' Cup World Championships race, even if the foals or horses were never nominated.

When you choose the Breeders’ Cup program for your foal, you’ll get much more than eligibility to the richest event in sports. You’ll get the advantage of a rock solid purse and awards program that has paid out over $500 million to thoroughbred owners and breeders and you’ll get the advantage of a program that has invested over $600 million across North America providing a much needed boost to purses at your local track. You’ll get a program that has been at the forefront of safety and security planning, a program that supports both equine and national charities, retirement foundations and equine research facilities and studies.

Here’s what you’ll get with your nomination:

· Lifetime racing eligibility to the $26 Million Breeders’ Cup World Championship Event.

· Lifetime racing eligibility to the Racing Programs of the Breeders’ Cup.

· A chance to earn Foal Nominator Awards on every race that has Breeders’ Cup funds, including the Championships.

· Increased sales value at public auction, Breeders’ Cup Nominated foals can bring up to 6 times more than non-nominated foals.

· Eligibility to win a special VIP Trip for Two to the following year’s Breeders’ Cup World Championships.

· Special pre-sale opportunity for World Championship tickets before the general public.

· Ability to participate in the Breeders’ Cup Board of Members & Trustees election.

· Monthly Newsletter

· Special offers from Breeders’ Cup Corporate Sponsors.

· Discounts on Breeders’ Cup merchandise.

· Access to the Breeders’ Cup photography archive.

· Participation in the NTRA Advantage program for group discounts on supplies and materials.