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Looking at the Nov. 14 Claiming Crown at Churchill Downs? Then don't miss Rosie's Gaming and Colonial Downs' Claiming Crown Showcase: NINE races (including new F&M sprint)with each purse at least $50,000. But deadline to nominate for these starter handicaps serving as Claiming Crown qualifiers is this Wednesday, Aug. 5. Last year's the Joe Sharp Racing-trained Curlin's Malibu swept both the Showcase prep & the $100,000 Claiming Crown (Coady Media photos)Pennsylvania Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association Kentucky HBPA Tampa Bay Downs HBPA, Inc. New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association Indiana HBPA Iowa Horsemens Benevolent and Protective Association, Inc. Arkansas HBPA Charles Town Horsemen's Benevolent & Protective Association Finger Lakes Hbpa Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association Thoroughbred Racing Association of Oklahoma (TRAO) Nebraska HBPA ... See MoreSee Less

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Horsemen: The Claiming Crown is bringing back a sprint race for fillies and mares, providing a ninth starter event for both the Nov. 16 Claiming Crown at Churchill Downs and coming up soon: the second annual Claiming Crown Showcase qualifiers on Aug. 22 at Colonial Downs. Nominations for the Showcase's nine starter handicaps close this Wednesday, Aug. 5. No fees, but you must nominate. The conditions for the Colonial Showcase are in the photo below, including the 6-furlong Jackie H. Starter Handicap for fillies & mares that have competed for $16,000 or less in 2025-2026, featuring a $62,500 purse! Don't get shut out! Nominate today or at least by Wednesday! Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association Pennsylvania Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association Kentucky HBPA Finger Lakes Hbpa Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association Tampa Bay Downs HBPA, Inc. Virginia Horse Racing Iowa Horsemens Benevolent and Protective Association, Inc. Indiana HBPA Arkansas HBPA Nebraska HBPA Thoroughbred Racing Association of Oklahoma (TRAO) New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association Charles Town Horsemen's Benevolent & Protective Association ... See MoreSee Less

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.@Kellyjohnbreen-trained, co-owned (w @KenwoodRacing) Cadet Corps, One Time Willard back to defend their #ClaimingCrown Showcase wins at @ColonialDowns. Cadet Corps finished 2nd in 2025 Claiming Crown Jewel at @ChurchillDowns. Publicist @TrustYourLuck has details.
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Clarifications: @mjsharp75_joe leads all entries for #ClaimingCrown Showcase Saturday at @ColonialDowns w five horses in four races. Also, travel stipend is for Showcase winners who compete in Claiming Crown at @ChurchillDowns. Here's that @Equibase link again to Saturday's CC

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The @ColonialDowns overnight (@Equibase link ⬇�) for this Saturday's #ClaimingCrown Showcase card. Top 2 in each of nine starter handicaps get automatic spot in CC at @ChurchillDowns Nov. 14. Winners get travel stipend courtesy #VaHBPA. @mjsharp75_joe & Jamie Ness lead w 4

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