Claiming Crown Staying at Gulfstream Through 2021

The start of the 2017 Claiming Crown Jewel | Leslie Martin

The Claiming Crown, which has been held at Gulfstream Park for the past five years, will remain there through 2021 after an agreement was reached by the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA), National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA) and Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (FHBPA). The $1.1-million, nine-race event–which serves as a championship, Breeders' Cup-style day for claiming horses–will take place at the Hallandale Beach oval Saturday, Dec. 1.

“We're delighted to have the Claiming Crown back at Gulfstream through 2021,” said Gulfstream's General Manager Bill Badgett. “The Claiming Crown has grown into an exciting event at Gulfstream and our fans look forward to kicking off the Championship Meet with this great series featuring many of the most popular horses in the country. We will continue growing this event along with our great partners from the National HBPA, Florida HBPA and TOBA.”

 

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