WinStar Farm's free Kentucky Derby contest is back.  
 
Fantasy Derby 2012, part of WinStar StableMates, allows each fan to name his or her own Fantasy Stable, and then select horses in different categories, all with the goal of establishing the winning stable.
 
Winners will be determined by the most Fantasy Stable earnings, and prizes will be awarded to the Top 10 finishers. First Prize is two VIP tickets to the 2012 Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby, including accommodations for two nights. Second and third prize are two VIP tickets to the Kentucky Derby and Oaks respectively. Fourth prize is a complimentary one year Grade II WinStar StableMates membership, and competitors finishing from fifth to tenth place will receive a complimentary one year Grade III WinStar StableMates membership.  All prizes include a ‘behind-the-scenes’ VIP guided tour of WinStar Farm on Friday, May 4.
 
Fans have until noon, Saturday, Feb. 18 to enter and select a Stable to be eligible to win the prizes.

Elliott Walden, CEO of WinStar Farm, sees Fantasy Derby 2012 as another step in WinStar Farm’s broad desire to engage with more Thoroughbred fans.
 
“WinStar is committed to being a leader not only on the track and in breeding, but in all efforts inlifting the profile of thoroughbred racing, especially connecting with our great fans through WinStar StableMates," Walden said. "The contest is easy and fun to play, and the prizes we are offering should appeal to even the most casual racing fan.”
 
Entry is quick and easy, and Fantasy Derby 2012 is free to play. Fans can register to play at http://stablemates.winstarfarm.com/derby.

--Edited release