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Welcome
to the Home of the Claiming Crown
The twelfth renewal of the rich and prestigious Claiming Crown was held on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minnesota.
The six-race event boasted guaranteed purses of $500,000 to qualifying
horses from around the country that had started at least once since January
1, 2009 for a claiming price ranging from $7,500 (or less) to $35,000
(or less).
The 2010 Claiming Crown was returning to Canterbury Park for the
tenth time in 12 runnings.
The 2010 races were:
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Claiming Crown Race |
Claiming Level |
Age/Sex |
Distance |
Surface |
Purse |
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The Pepsi Iron Horse |
$7,500 |
3 & Up |
8.5 f |
Dirt |
$50,000 |
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The Budweiser Express |
$7,500 |
3 & Up |
6.0 f |
Dirt |
$50,000 |
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The Daily Racing Form Glass Slipper |
$16,000 |
3 & Up, f&m |
6.0 f |
Dirt |
$75,000 |
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The AT&T Rapid Transit |
$16,000 |
3 & Up |
6.0 f |
Dirt |
$75,000 |
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The Bremer Bank Emerald |
$25,000 |
3 & Up |
8.5 f |
Turf |
$100,000 |
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The TVG Jewel |
$35,000 |
3 & Up |
9.0 f |
Dirt |
$150,000 |
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About
the Claiming Crown
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A partnership between
the National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association and
the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, the Claiming Crown
was envisioned to be the claiming horse owner’s Breeders’
Cup; a special racing event, created for the sometime-forgotten
"average owner," and featuring some of the most competitive
horses in the country. Every horse owner, regardless of the level
at which their stable competes, has an equal chance to participate,
as the Claiming Crown is open to all claiming horses irrespective
of where they were foaled or race.
Claiming horses are the hard-knocking
heroes of the turf, having to prove themselves every day the American
way: through sweat, muscle, and heart. As the heart, soul, and brawn
of American Thoroughbred racing, they are extremely popular competitors.
Their stories, and those of their owners, are often easily identified
with and appreciated by racing’s fans.
With the Claiming Crown producing
competitive, full fields, its races are attractive betting propositions.
Adding to the excitement is the "hometown hero" angle,
with starters come from all regions of the country - so called "big"
and "little" racing circuits. The local nature of the
competitors stimulates regional interest and competition between
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