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Triple Crown Gets a New Season | Albany News
Horse racing is revving up for a major comeback with a brand-new six-race championship series launching in 2027, offering a jaw-dropping $5 million bonus—and skipping the Preakness entirely. This bold new Thoroughbred Championship Series, a collaboration between NYRA and Churchill Downs, will span three iconic tracks, starting at the Kentucky Derby and culminating in a fall showdown at Churchill Downs. Designed to keep fans glued from spring to autumn, it rewards consistent performance across major races instead of forcing horses down the traditional Triple Crown path. With a unified points…
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