HDNet To Broadcast Exclusive Live HDTV Coverage Of Santa Anita Big Cap March 6, 2004

5-Mar-04

HDNet will broadcast exclusive live high-definition coverage of Big Cap Day at Santa Anita Park Saturday, March 6, 2004, beginning at 6 p.m. ET. The coverage on Big Cap Day, one of horse racingís most prestigious days of racing, will feature the $1,000,000 Santa Anita Handicap, the $350,000 Frank E. Kilroe Mile, and the $200,000 San Rafael Stakes.First run in 1935, The Big ?Cap has proved the greatness and helped define the careers of racing immortals such as Seabiscuit, Affirmed, Spectacular Bid, and John Henry. The 67th edition of the 1-1/4 mile classic will feature Breedersí Cup Classic winner Pleasantly Perfect, Sunshine Millions Classic winner Southern Image, and the filly Island Fashion, who attempts to become the first female to win the historic Grade I event.Following Big Cap Day, Santa Anita will host a five-week HDNet Horse Racing Challenge, a unique competition featuring all Santa Anita trainers, five top jockeys and three handicappers. Kentucky Derby-winning riders Victor Espinoza, Kent Desormeaux and Mike Smith, as well as nationally-renowned trainers Bob Baffert and Richard Mandella will be among the participants competing to win an HDNet Trophy Cup and a high-definition television at the end of the series.For more information, please visit www.hd.net.

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