CDI & NYRA Launch Thoroughbred Championship Series for 3YOs (2027)

Global Horse Racing Digest

Churchill Downs and NYRA announce a six-race series for 3-year-olds starting 2027, skipping the Preakness, with $5M prize pool and NBC/FOX TV. This structural shift reshapes the classic division and betting landscape.

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Updated Aug 3, 2026

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