The chance to win $5 million with no strings hooked up isn’t one which presents itself typically – so, hear up!
Our mates at 1/ST RACING simply launched a free-to-enter contest the place all you have to do proper now’s click on right here and submit your predicted order of end for Saturday’s Preakness Stakes. It’s the primary in a sequence of three races often known as the 1/ST GRAND 3 that additionally affords $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 dust races ($5 million) and any horse that wins all three turf races ($2.5 million) linked collectively within the 1/ST GRAND 3, but in addition a $5 million prize for racing followers. Give us all the main points!
Rotondo: Sure, we unveiled the 1/ST GRAND 3 Choose ‘Em Problem in March. It’s free to play and there’s $5 million on the road for anybody who can decide the superfecta (the highest 4 finishers so as) within the Preakness Stakes, California Crown and Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes.
ABR: What if nobody appropriately selects the highest 4 finishers within the Preakness Stakes, California Crown and Pegasus World Cup?
Rotondo: That’s the great 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 luggage 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 immediately and enter. It’s a few clicks – and also you’re taking part in the sport.
ABR: Let’s speak slightly extra in regards to the 1/ST GRAND 3. The place did the concept come from?
Rotondo: The 1/ST GRAND 3 was form 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 may 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 needed to actually get horsemen and followers pondering and studying extra about our new California Crown, so what higher approach than linking two marquee race days into it.
ABR: There are additionally different bonuses related to among the different races on Preakness weekend, right?
Rotondo: Sure, there’s a $2.5 million proprietor bonus linking the Dinner Occasion 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 yr, 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 robotically 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 in regards to the 1/ST Grand 3 sequence?
Rotondo: You may go to www.1st.com/grand3 for extra particulars.
