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 Claiming Crown Early Nominations at All-Time High May 20, 2008 -- Shakopee, MN -- Claiming Crown, thoroughbred racing’s $600,000 day for “blue collar runners”, returns to Canterbury Park in Minnesota this year and horsemen from all sections of the country and Canada appear eager to be part of it. More than 200 horses, which have started at least once since January 1, 2007 for claiming prices ranging from $7,500 to $35,000, have been nominated for the seven-race program that will be held Saturday, Aug. 2. “This will be the eighth time we have hosted this event,” said Canterbury Park President Randy Sampson, “and this is the largest number of early nominations we have ever received.” Claiming Crown was held at Philadelphia Park in 2002 and at Ellis Park last year. Owners and trainers living in 29 different states and Canada have submitted nominations, including Richard Englander, whose colors have been worn by four Claiming Crown winners; trainer Scott Lake, who has saddled eight winners; and trainer Mike Maker, who won three races at Ellis Park. Nominations (at $500) close Friday, June 13 and that is also the deadline for names to be submitted for open nominations made in April. For additional information contact Claiming Crown coordinator Nat Wess at 800-340-6361 ext. 6411 or visit www.claimingcrown.com. Click Here to Return to News Page
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