In Photo Finish™ LIVE, the young, up-and-coming Virtual Kentucky Derby-eligible racehorses often steal the spotlight. Sometimes, our older competitors feel a tad left out and forgotten.
UNTIL NOW…Introducing Middle Aged Madness! A place where every ex-up and comer gets a second chance at stardom.
Middle Aged Madness, a brand-new 5-year-old+ racing series, aims to change the narrative that a horse’s most fruitful days occur in its early years. Sponsored by Exotic Ridge Crypto Company, this exciting event is set to give older horses a fresh shot at glory while keeping competition fierce at the Blue Exotic Equestrian Club track.
Let’s jump in and explain Middle Aged Madness, so all your Al Bundy horses can return to winning championships.
Make Veteran Horses Great Again
Middle Aged Madness is specifically designed to reinvigorate 5-plus-year-old racehorses by providing them with consistent racing opportunities in an allowance-based format.
The series focuses on S-/SS-level horses, offering a structured set of races that encourage continued competition beyond the younger age brackets.
With LD (Long Dirt), RT (Route Turf), and RD (Route Dirt) race categories, the series ensures that horses of various racing specializations have an opportunity to shine.
The races range from 4 to 9 furlongs, keeping strategy and adaptability in play.
A Format Built for Excitement
Race Conditions:
- Low Buy-in: Each race has an 800 Derby entry fee, making it accessible to many stables.
- Purse Contribution: 95% of entry fees go directly to the purse, ensuring lucrative rewards for top competitors.
- Unpredictable Weather: Each race has a 40-60% chance of rain, adding an extra strategic layer for trainers specializing in fast or soft-track runners.
The Road to the Middle Aged Madness Freeroll
Each race in this series acts as a qualifier for the Middle Aged Madness Freeroll, held on the final Wednesday of the season.
This special event is a lead-up to the Third Time Championship, making it an essential proving ground for top-tier older horses.
Freeroll Details:
- Prize Pool: $667 in total prize money per race ($2,000 total)
- Distance: 7 furlongs
- Weather Conditions: 40% chance of rain
With such high stakes and compelling conditions, Middle Aged Madness is quickly shaping into a must-watch event each season.
Thanks to Exotic Ridge Crypto Company and Blue Exotic Equestrian Club, older champions now have their own stage to shine!
So, if you’ve got a 5+ year-old racehorse ready to prove it still has what it takes, now’s the time to get off the bench and onto the track.
Let the Middle Aged Madness begin!
