The chance to win $5 million with no strings hooked up isn’t one which presents itself usually – so, hear up!
Our mates at 1/ST RACING simply launched a free-to-enter contest the place all that you must do proper now could be click on right here and submit your predicted order of end for Saturday’s Preakness Stakes. It’s the primary in a collection of three races generally known as the 1/ST GRAND 3 that additionally presents $5 million to the connections of any horse that wins the Preakness Stakes, the California Crown this fall, and the Pegasus World Cup Invitational subsequent January.
We received all the data from 1/ST RACING’S Peter Rotondo about how one can land that $5 million or the not-too-shabby $100,000 comfort prize.
ABR: We have heard that there is not solely $7.5 million in bonuses for any horse who wins the three filth races ($5 million) and any horse that wins all three turf races ($2.5 million) linked collectively within the 1/ST GRAND 3, but additionally a $5 million prize for racing followers. Give us all the main points!
Rotondo: Sure, we unveiled the 1/ST GRAND 3 Decide ‘Em Problem in March. It’s free to play and there’s $5 million on the road for anybody who can choose the superfecta (the highest 4 finishers so as) within the Preakness Stakes, California Crown and Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes.
ABR: What if nobody accurately selects the highest 4 finishers within the Preakness Stakes, California Crown and Pegasus World Cup?
Rotondo: That’s the fantastic thing about this contest, if nobody picks the superfecta in all three races, the entry that does one of the best (there’s a factors system) will win $100,000. Let me repeat – it doesn’t matter what occurs in contests – the entry that does one of the best will win $100,000. No foolish merch baggage or tickets – $100 grand is the second or comfort prize!
ABR: When and the way can anybody studying this enter the competition?
Rotondo: Go to this web page right this moment and enter. It’s a few clicks – and also you’re taking part in the sport.
ABR: Let’s discuss slightly extra concerning the 1/ST GRAND 3. The place did the thought come from?
Rotondo: The 1/ST GRAND 3 was kind of a pure subsequent step to hyperlink the three marquee races that 1/ST owns – the Preakness Stakes, the California Crown, and the Pegasus World Cup. The California Crown is a model new occasion that can launch Sept. 28, 2024 at Santa Anita Park. I like to inform individuals, take into consideration a Pegasus World Cup vibe however beneath the San Gabriel Mountains at The Nice Race Place! The 1/ST group wished to actually get horsemen and followers considering and studying extra about our new California Crown, so what higher manner than linking two marquee race days into it.
ABR: There are additionally different bonuses related to among the different races on Preakness weekend, appropriate?
Rotondo: Sure, there’s a $2.5 million proprietor bonus linking the Dinner Social gathering Stakes, California Crown John Henry Turf Stakes and Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational Stakes.
Plus, 1/ST has been increasing its world racing partnerships. It began with Royal Ascot final 12 months, when 1/ST linked two juvenile races with the Royal assembly, and proper out of the gate there was success as Crimson Advocate received the Royal Palm Juvenile Fillies at Gulfstream Park and the Queen Mary Stakes at Ascot!
This Saturday, the winner of the Jim McKay Turf Dash Stakes at Pimlico will obtain free entry and a journey incentive to run in The July Cup Stakes at Newmarket on July 13, 2024. As well as, the winner of the Gallorette Stakes will probably be routinely certified to run in Sumbe Prix Jean Romanet at Deauville on Aug. 18, 2024. The Gallorette winner will obtain an automated entry into the Prix Jean Romanet along with $25,000 equine journey stipend.
ABR: The place can individuals go to be taught extra concerning the 1/ST Grand 3 collection?
Rotondo: You’ll be able to go to www.1st.com/grand3 for extra particulars.
