Annual Claiming Crown Races Bring Unusual Attention to Churchill Downs

Annual Claiming Crown races bring unusual attention to Churchill Downs

Churchill Downs on Saturday gives the spotlight over from its usual glitzy and expensive competitors to the workaday world of the Claiming Crown.

Super Screener: Long shot fits in Claiming Crown Glass Slipper

A hot pace in a full field should set things up for a long-shot closer in the Claiming Crown Glass Slipper on Saturday at Churchill Downs. The Glass Slipper is part of the Claiming Crown program on an 11-race card beneath the twin spires that also includes the Grade 3 Chilukki Stakes. This week's Super Screener covers all eight of the Claiming Crown events with the Glass Slipper earning the "high payoff potential" designation. Super Screener had…

Claiming Crown gives workaday winners a time to shine

Racing's blue-collar horses get their chance to sparkle, and horseplayers have big fields to pan for shiny scores as the Claiming Crown returns to Churchill Downs on Saturday.