Late Triple Crown Nomination Deadline Extended
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Horses race to the finish under the Twin Spires at Churchill Downs
The late Triple Crown nomination deadline, which was scheduled for March 30, will be extended to a yet-to-be-determined date this year. The extension was agreed upon by racing officials at Churchill Downs, the Maryland Jockey Club, and New York Racing Association.
On March 17, Churchill Downs Inc. announced the 146th Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) would be rescheduled from May 2 to Sept. 5 following public health concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic.
Officials with the Maryland Jockey Club and NYRA are continuing discussions with state and local governments and all appropriate parties to determine the most suitable time to conduct the Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race Course and Belmont Stakes (G1) at Belmont Park.
When all three Triple Crown dates appear to be firm, a late Triple Crown nomination closing date will be announced.
Three-year-olds from the 2017 foal crop who were not made eligible for $600 during the early nomination phase will be able to be nominated for $6,000 via a payment at thetriplecrown.com or by calling the Churchill Downs Racing Office at (502) 638-3825.
A total of 347 horses were nominated to this year's Triple Crown during the early phase, which closed Jan. 25.