Kerness K picked up his 12th consecutive win in his first start at Churchill Downs in the Claiming Crown

Coady Media The 28 th Claiming Crown was again a showcase for the blue-collar runners that are the backbone of Thoroughbred racing. Run at the historic Churchill Downs for the fourth time in five years, this event attracted 113 entries from all across the country. Launched in 1999 by the National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association and the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, the event is designed to allow horses that have run at lower levels the opportunity to run for six figure purses. The nine races that comprised…

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