More money for BC races

[kev]

"Purses for the Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships were increased from $14 million to $20 million, officials with the series announced Tuesday afternoon in the Churchill Downs press box.
The Classic, the signature event of the eight-race series, had its purse increased by $1 million, to $5 million. The Turf, Filly and Mare Turf, Sprint, and Juvenile Fillies all had their purses increased by $1 million. The Mile and the Juvenile each received purse increases of $500,000. The Distaff, which had its purse increased to $2 million in 1994, did not receive an increase.

The Turf is worth $3 million, and the other six races are each worth $2 million. "

[JustRalph]

Originally Posted by kev

"Purses for the Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships were increased from $14 million to $20 million, officials with the series announced Tuesday afternoon in the Churchill Downs press box.
The Classic, the signature event of the eight-race series, had its purse increased by $1 million, to $5 million. The Turf, Filly and Mare Turf, Sprint, and Juvenile Fillies all had their purses increased by $1 million. The Mile and the Juvenile each received purse increases of $500,000. The Distaff, which had its purse increased to $2 million in 1994, did not receive an increase.

The Turf is worth $3 million, and the other six races are each worth $2 million. "

very nice.....but why? I dont' remember any really short fields? maybe I am losing it..........