373 horses nominated to compete in Triple Crown series, with trainer Todd Pletcher having 32


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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A total of 373 3-year-olds have been made eligible to compete in this year's Triple Crown series during the early nomination period. Led by Citizen Bull, last year's 2-year-old champion male, each of the horses was nominated through a $600 payment to compete in the Kentucky Derby on May 3, Preakness on May 17 and Belmont Stakes at Saratoga on June 7. This year's total is a 7.8% increase from last year's 346 early nominations. A record 69 Japan-based horses were nominated. Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher has nominated 32 horses, followed by Bob Baffert with 21.

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