Churchill Downs will host the Claiming Crown for the third consecutive year, offering a total purse of $1.25 million. The event showcases claiming-level thoroughbreds, often referred to as blue-collar runners, competing across multiple races.
The 2026 edition marks the third straight year the historic Kentucky track has staged the series, which highlights horses that have raced for a claiming price. The $1.25 million purse is distributed among the various Claiming Crown races.
