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Welcome
to the Home of the Claiming Crown
The eleventh renewal of the rich and prestigious Claiming Crown will
be held on Saturday, July 25, 2009 at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minnesota.
The seven-race event will boast guaranteed purses of $600,000 to qualifying
horses from around the country that had started at least once since January
1, 2008 for a claiming price ranging from $7,500 (or less) to $35,000
(or less).
The 2009 Claiming Crown will be returning to Canterbury Park for the
ninth time in 11 runnings.
The 2009 races are tentatively expected to be:
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Claiming Crown Race |
Claiming Level |
Age/Sex |
Distance |
Surface |
Purse |
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The Iron Horse |
$7,500 |
3 & Up |
8.5 f |
Dirt |
$50,000 |
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The Express |
$7,500 |
3 & Up |
6.0 f |
Dirt |
$50,000 |
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The Glass Slipper |
$16,000 |
3 & Up, f&m |
6.0 f |
Dirt |
$75,000 |
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The Rapid Transit |
$16,000 |
3 & Up |
6.0 f |
Dirt |
$75,000 |
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The Tiara |
$25,000 |
3 & Up, f&m |
8.5 f |
Turf |
$100,000 |
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The Emerald |
$25,000 |
3 & Up |
8.5 f |
Turf |
$100,000 |
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| The 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
regions. |
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