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9 horses added as late nominations to Triple Crown series

Belmont set for June 20 without fans, leads off Triple Crown
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FILE - In this June 8, 2019, file photo, Sir Winston (7), with jockey Joel Rosario up, crosses the finish line to win the 151st running of the Belmont Stakes horse race at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. The Belmont Stakes will be run June 20, 2020, without fans and serve as the opening leg of horse racing's Triple Crown for the first time in the sport's history. The New York Racing Association on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, unveiled the rescheduled date for the Belmont, which will also be contested at a shorter distance than usual. This is the first time the Belmont will lead off the Triple Crown ahead of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Belmont set for June 20 without fans, leads off Triple Crown
Posted at 3:21 PM, Mar 31, 2021
and last updated 2021-03-31 15:21:09-04

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Nine horses have been made eligible to compete in this year's Triple Crown series with a $6,000 late payment.

Tampa Bay Derby winner Helium and Gotham Stakes winner Weyburn were among the late additions when payments were due. There are now 335 horses eligible to compete in the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont stakes.

Any horse not nominated during the early or late phases can become eligible by paying a supplemental fee due at the time of entry for each race.

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