Sentient Flight Group Honors Cardmania as the Winner of the 'Perfect Trip' Award at the 2008 Breeders' Cup World Championships

LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - October 24, 2008) - Sentient Flight Group, a leading provider of private air travel solutions, in coordination with the Breeders' Cup, today announced Cardmania's win in the 1993 Breeders' Cup Sprint as the winner of the 2008 'Perfect Trip' Award. Over 16,000 votes were cast in the polling by Thoroughbred racing fans all over the world. Runners-up in the contest were Street Sense, who won the Juvenile in 1996, despite 15-1 odds in a 13 horse field, and Personal Ensign, who won the 1988 Distaff with 12 undefeated races prior to her last race.

Cardmania, owned by Jean Couvercelle and trained by Derek Meredith, was victorious in a surprise, come-from-behind win at the 1993 Sprint, which included an unprecedented three previous Breeders' Cup winners in the race. Renowned Thoroughbred journalist Bob Mieszerski nominated this Perfect Trip, which was recognized for the perfect timing jockey Eddie Delahoussaye displayed, lining up Cardmania just in time to win the race and showcasing his true precision and skill as a Hall of Fame jockey.

"Just as in Thoroughbred racing, at Sentient Flight Group we believe it takes careful planning and complete dedication to create the perfect trip in the air for our clients," said Steve Hankin CEO of Sentient Flight Group. "Cardmania's Perfect Trip in the 1993 Breeders' Cup Sprint truly represents the level of commitment, planning and execution it takes to be a winner at this level, and we are delighted to honor Cardmania, Jean Couvercelle and Eddie Delahoussaye with the Sentient Perfect Trip Award."

"Sentient Flight Group's 'Perfect Trip' campaign is a wonderful platform to pay tribute to Thoroughbred racing's finest talent, and we're thrilled to honor Cardmania's famous victory as the ultimate perfect trip," said William S. Farish, Jr. Chairman, Breeders' Cup Limited.

"I am incredibly proud that Cardmania, a horse that had been claimed in France, was able to reach the highest echelon in racing and become a recognized international success as the winner of the Breeders' Cup Sprint and the Eclipse Award," said Jean Couvercelle, owner of Cardmania. "That day, Cardmania not only gave us the perfect trip -- he gave us the perfect dream."

In celebration of the 25th running of the Breeders' Cup World Championships, Sentient and Breeders' Cup launched the 'Perfect Trip' Award to offer Thoroughbred racing fans the chance to vote on their favorite winning moment from Breeders' Cup history. Ten 'perfect trips' were nominated by a panel of raing experts, and thousands of fans logged on to www.breederscup.com/perfecttrip to view footage of each trip and vote for their favorite. In total, more than 16,000 votes were cast for the award.

About Sentient Flight Group

Sentient Flight Group is a leading private aviation company in the United States. The Sentient Jet Membership Program is the most flexible and economically sound approach to private aviation. Members enjoy access to premium executive-class aircraft with a guaranteed response time of as little as ten hours anywhere in the continental United States. The program features guaranteed availability as well as both one-way and round-trip pricing at fixed hourly rates. Sentient Charter is built off the company's superb reputation for service and safety and offers clients expert solutions for specific itineraries, including complex road shows, international travel, and large group commercial charter. Sentient Flight Group also includes the national fuel management program, AvBuy, and the online charter marketplace, www.privatejets.com.

Sentient Membership and Sentient Charter arrange flights on behalf of clients through access to a strong network of certified operators and aircraft. Flights are conducted by FAR certified air carriers that exercise full operational control at all times. Operators approved to provide service for Sentient must meet all FAA safety standards and additional safety standards established by Sentient.

About Breeders' Cup

Breeders' Cup administers the Breeders' Cup World Championships, Thoroughbred racing's year-end Championships consisting of 14 races and $25.5 million in purses. The organization also administers the Breeders' Cup Challenge qualifying series, and the Breeders' Cup Stakes Program. Breeders' Cup is located in Lexington, Ky., and in New York City. Breeders' Cup press releases appear on the Breeders' Cup website. More information is available at www.breederscup.com.

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