A New Star Is Born?... Korea Racing Authority to Start This Year's Triple Crown on the 6th

21st KRA Cup Mile Offers 700 Million KRW Prize
First Leg of the Triple Crown Series at Busan-Gyeongnam Race 6

On the 6th, the first gateway to determine the top domestic three-year-old racehorse, the 21st KRA Cup Mile Stakes (G2, 1600m), will be held as the 6th race (scheduled for 4:30 PM) at Korea Racing Authority's LetsRun Park Busan-Gyeongnam.

The KRA Cup Mile is one of the Triple Crown series races, commonly referred to as Samgwan-gyeongju, and serves as the first race in the series to select the best three-year-old horse of the year. The term "Triple Crown" originated in horse racing and is now widely used in various fields. It typically refers to an athlete who wins all three of the most challenging major competitions in a sport, but in horse racing, it holds even more special significance.

Unlike the Triple Tiara, which is limited to fillies, the Triple Crown series imposes no restrictions on the gender of the participating horses. However, it is strictly limited to three-year-olds and domestically bred horses, meaning a horse has only one chance in its lifetime to participate at the age of three. The honor of winning is as exceptional as the strict entry requirements. If a horse that meets the conditions wins all three races, it earns the prestigious title of "Samgwanma" (Triple Crown winner).

In the past five years, horses from Busan have claimed victory in every race, but this year, horses from Seoul are coming thoroughly prepared. Sixteen horses (nine from Seoul, seven from Busan) have entered the KRA Cup Mile, competing for a prize of 700 million KRW. Domestically bred three-year-olds, who have already proven their abilities in various competitions, are gathering for this event, heightening anticipation for this year's race.

Racehorse Oasis Blue. Provided by Korea Racing Authority

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