The under-20s claim challenge returns to Big A
Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 12:21 pm |
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The New York Racing Association will once again conduct the Under-20 Claim Challenge for its upcoming winter and spring meeting at the Aqueduct Raceway. Introduced in 2018, the challenge is open to local nurses with 20 or fewer interns across the country. Trainers will earn points based on the performance of their horses in all races won at the Aqueduct from early winter meet December 9 through late spring meet April 24 The top eight coaches in the competition will split a $80,000 team price, with the winning coach receiving $16,000. Coach Mertkan Kantarmaci has won five of the under-20 challenges before, while Eddie Barker has won twice, including tying the Kantarmaci for the 2019-20 Aqueduct winter challenge. Click here for more details on the contest structure.
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