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Freshman Sire Contest
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Welcome to the 2009 Don Engel California Freshman Sire Contest, hosted by Thoroughbred Information Agency (TIA) and sponsored by TIA in conjunction with Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Santa Anita Park, Fairplex Park, California Thoroughbred Breeders Association and "Thoroughbred Times."

Participation is free. To access information about this contest, use the red links at the top of any page in this section of the website.




This year, we are offering more than $1,000 in cash and prizes!

Grand Prize

Destination Prize To Del Mar!
(Prize valued at $500)

  • Reservations for four guests at Del Mar's Clubhouse Terrace Restaurant on any live racing day during the 2010 Del Mar meet. Prize package includes complimentary Clubhouse admission/passes for four guests, four race programs, one valet parking pass and the reserved Clubhouse Terrace table for four. Prize redeemable on any day of the 2010 Del Mar meet (winner's choice), except Opening Day and/or Pacific Classic Day. (Cost of meals, drinks, etc. not included.)
  • $50 Gift Certificate for Silks gift shop
  • Set of Del Mar promotional gifts
  • Four complimentary Clubhouse passes and one general parking pass to be used on a future visit to Del Mar
  • Plus $150 cash!

Second-Place Prize

Destination Prize To Santa Anita!
(Prize valued at $300)

  • Box seat reservations for four guests at Santa Anita Park on any live racing day during the 2009/2010 Santa Anita winter/spring meet. Prize package includes complimentary Clubhouse admission/passes for four guests, four race programs and one valet parking pass. Prize redeemable on any day of the 2009/2010 Santa Anita winter/spring meet (winner's choice, to be determined after contest results are announced in January 2010), except Sunshine Millions Day, Santa Anita Handicap Day and/or Santa Anita Derby Day. (Cost of meals, drinks, etc. not included.)
  • $50 Gift Certificate for Champions gift shop
  • Set of Santa Anita promotional gifts, including 2010 Santa Anita calendar
  • Plus $100 cash!

Third-Place Prize

Destination Prize To Fairplex Park!
(Prize valued at $150)

  • Box seat reservations for four guests at Fairplex Park on any live racing day during the 2010 Fairplex meet. Prize package includes complimentary L.A. County Fair admission/passes for four guests, four race programs and one preferred parking pass. Prize redeemable on any day of the 2010 Fairplex meet (winner's choice). (Cost of meals, drinks, etc. not included.)
  • Set of Fairplex promotional gifts
  • Plus $50 cash!

Fourth-Place Prize

Subscription to "California Thoroughbred" Magazine
(Prize valued at $55)


  • Winner receives a free one-year subscription to the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association's official magazine, "California Thoroughbred"

Fifth-Place Prize

"Thoroughbred Times Racing Almanac"
(Prize valued at $25)


  • Winner receives one free copy of "The Original 2010 Thoroughbred Times Racing Almanac," an annual resource published by "Thoroughbred Times"

All prizes are transferable. If the winner of any prize is unable to use their prize, they can request their prize be given to a friend or client. What better way to introduce a newcomer to the exciting sport of Thoroughbred racing?

Thank you to our 2009 contest sponsors!