<p>LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Nine horses have been made eligible to compete in this year’s Triple Crown series with a $6,000 late payment.</p>
<p>Tampa Bay Derby winner Helium and Gotham Stakes winner Weyburn were among the additions when payments were due Monday. </p>
<p>Other late nominees are: UAE Derby runner-up Panadol; Hockey Dad; Turf Paradise Derby winner It’s My House; Maythehorsebwithu; Tiz Mandate; Carrothers, and Back Ring Luck.</p>
<p>There are now 335 horses eligible to compete in the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont Stakes. </p>
<p>Any horse not nominated during the early or late phases can become eligible through a supplemental payment due at the time of entry for each Triple Crown race. The Kentucky Derby fee is $200,000, the Preakness fee is $100,000, and the Belmont costs $50,000.</p>
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