Churchill Downs, NYRA announce new Thoroughbred Championship Series
Churchill Downs and the New York Racing Association have teamed up on a new series for three-year-olds: the six-race Thoroughbred Championship Series.
Churchill Downs and the New York Racing Association (NYRA) have announced the formation of a new Thoroughbred Championship Series, set to commence in 2027. The six-race series, which will feature three-year-old thoroughbreds, aims to encourage more frequent competition among the nation's leading young horses. However, the absence of the Preakness Stakes from the schedule has raised questions among industry members.
The new series will award $5 million in bonuses based on final standings and features races at Churchill Downs, Belmont Park, Saratoga Race Course, and other tracks. Races will be broadcast on national television, with Churchill Downs airing on NBC and NYRA races on Fox. While some industry members support the new series, others argue it may negatively impact smaller tracks and their races.
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