What is The Preakness x Zed Run NFT Collection?

The Preakness will commemorate its 146 year legacy with a collection of seventeen individual 1-of-1 NFTs surrounding race day. These limited edition digital collectibles bring the most iconic races in Preakness history to life in an all-new digital format. The collection will auction official full race clips from some of the most historic races in Preakness history. Through this collection, fans will have the opportunity to own official Preakness races as exclusive NFTs.

The Preakness is excited to partner with Zed Run on this historic NFT offering. Each NFT available for auction in the collection will unlock exclusive offerings within Zed Run. Offerings include a Preakness race-coat-skin within the game and Genesis Z10 digital racehorses. This offering is exclusive to purchasers of The Preakness NFT and will never be created again.

What NFT items are part of the collection?

This NFT collection tokenizes official full race clips from 16 of the most historic races in Preakness history. Each NFT is a 1-of-1 video that will be auctioned to the highest bidder and never be minted again.

The collection also features 4 Special Edition 1-of-1 NFTs including the Woodlawn Vase, Triple Crown Winner Montage, Preakness 146 - Instant Classic, and the “American Thoroughbred,” by Black Madre. Each of these unique NFTs not only come with the digital asset, but include incredible unlockable content and experiences including a replica Woodlawn Vase Trophy, naming an undercard race at the 2022 Preakness and more!

In addition, the collection will feature a limited edition NFT art collection based on the Zed Run Nakamoto Bloodline in collaboration with The Preakness; these masterpieces of art animations encapsulate the rarest Nakamoto bloodline in Zed Run. This art-based collection will feature one set of 15 unique (1-of-1) artworks exclusively designed with the Preakness Stakes. Each of the 15 artworks will carry a unique coat color which makes each piece one of a kind, plus includes a Zed Run Preakness race skin.

How do I purchase a Preakness x Zed Run Collection NFT?

The Preakness x Zed Run NFT Collection will be up for auction exclusively on OpenSea.io. You will need to set up a MetaMask Wallet and an OpenSea Account to participate in the auction.

In order to bid you must pay using Ethereum, the auction will not accept credit cards

Click HERE to learn more about how to purchase on OpenSea

Video instructions detailing you MetaMask can be found HERE

When does the auction begin for the NFT’s?

The auction is now open! The Preakness x Zed Run NFT Collection is being offered exclusively on OpenSea.io. The main auction closes on Sunday, May 16th at 9pm EST / 6pm PST and the 3 special edition 1-of-1 auctions will end on Monday, May 17th at 9pm EST / 6pm PST.

All editions will be sold to the highest bidder, English auction style.

How long does the auction last for?

The main auction is now open and will run through Sunday (5/16/2021) at 9pm EST / 6pm PST. The Preakness x Zed Run Nakamoto art collection is part of the main auction.

The auctions for the 3 special edition 1-of-1 NFTs will run until Monday (5/17/2021) at 9pm EST / 6pm PST.

Any bids placed during the final 10 minutes of the auction will automatically extend the end time by 10 minutes in order to allow users who have been outbid a chance to increase their bids.

How will the auction work?

All NFTs will be sold to the highest bidder, English auction style.

Users may place bids across multiple editions as soon as the auction begins.

The main auction closes on Sunday, May 16th at 9pm EST / 6pm PST and the 3 special edition 1-of-1 auctions will end on Monday, May 17th at 9pm EST / 6pm PST.

At the end of the auction, each of the highest bidders will instantly receive their NFTs in their crypto wallet!

If you do not win the auction, your money will be returned to you.

What payment forms are accepted?

The Preakness x Zed Run NFT Collection will be up for auction exclusively on OpenSea.io. You will need to set up a MetaMask Wallet and an OpenSea Account to participate in the auction.

In order to bid you must pay using Ethereum, the auction will not accept credit cards or any other type of crypto currency

Click HERE to learn more about how to bid and purchase on OpenSea

Video instructions detailing you MetaMask can be found HERE

How do I get my Zed Run Digital Racehorse?

If you purchased any of the 18x auction items - attached to the NFT is unlockable content which gives you instructions on next steps to receiving your Zed Run Genesis Z10 digital racehorse attached to an exclusive Preakness race-coat-skin. You must be holding the NFT on July 9th 2021 to receive your digital horse and it will be transferred into your wallet.

How do I claim my exclusive perks for purchasing one of the special edition NFTs?

Buyers who purchase one of the special edition 1-of-1 NFTs will be provided with details on how to claim these offers upon completion of the auction.

Can I resell my Preakness x Zed Run Collection NFT or Zed Run Horse?

Absolutely! Once you own the NFT or your digital Zed Run race horse you can auction or sell it immediately within OpenSea or within any NFT marketplace.

What is the OpenSea Marketplace and how does it work?

OpenSea is a marketplace for digital goods including collectibles, gaming items, digital art, and other digital assets that are backed by a blockchain such as Ethereum. On OpenSea, you can buy, sell, and trade any of these items with anyone in the world.

What comes with the Special Edition 1-of-1 The Woodland Vase Trophy NFT & Physical Trophy?

In addition to the digital NFT, the winning bidder will receive an Official Woodlawn Vase replica trophy and become the first public-facing owner of such a token. Until now, the replica trophy has only been given to the Preakness Stakes winning owner, trainer, and jockey. The winning bidder will also receive (2) VIP Tickets to Preakness 147 (May, 2022) inclusive of Homestretch views and a VIP dining experience along with a Zed Run Genesis Z10 digital racehorse attached to an exclusive Preakness race-coat-skin**

** Must be holding this NFT on July 9, 2021 to redeem this offer **

What comes with the Special Edition Triple Crown Winner Montage (1-of-1 NFT)?

The winner of this 1-of-1 auction will also win the exclusive opportunity to name an undercard race at Preakness 147 next year. The undercard race name can be the winning bidder’s username, wallet ID, or anything of their choosing! The winning bidder will also receive (2) VIP Tickets to Preakness 147 (May, 2022) inclusive of Homestretch views and VIP dining, along with a Zed Run Genesis Z10 digital racehorse attached to an exclusive Preakness race-coat-skin**

** Must be holding this NFT on July 9, 2021 to redeem this offer **

What comes with the Special Edition Preakness 146 - An Instant 1-of-1 Classic (2021) NFT?

The winner of this 1-of-1 auction will have the opportunity to work with The Preakness design team to create an official jockey silk, with custom designs, colors and patterns. Additionally, this silk will be autographed by this year's winning connections for Preakness 146 and shipped directly to the winner framed (or not framed). The winning bidder will also receive (2) VIP Tickets to Preakness 147 (May, 2022) inclusive of Homestretch views and a VIP dining experience along with a Zed Run Genesis Z10 digital racehorse attached to an exclusive Preakness race-coat-skin****

** Must be holding this NFT on July 9, 2021 to redeem this offer **

How many Preakness x Zed Reun NFT collectibles can I buy?

You can bid on and purchase as many NFTs as you like!

If I purchase more than 1 NFT that includes a Zed Run Genesis Z10 digital racehorse will I receive multiple horses?

Yes, you will receive one Zed Run Genesis Z10 digital racehorse for each qualifying NFT that you purchase as part of the drop.

Can I use my CoinBase or Robinhood account to purchase a Preakness X Zed Run Collection NFT?

No, you will need to set up a MetaMask Wallet and an OpenSea Account to participate in the auction.

In order to bid you must pay using Ethereum, the auction will not accept credit cards or any other type of crypto currency

Click HERE to learn more about how to bid and purchase on OpenSea

Video instructions detailing you MetaMask can be found HERE

What is the Preakness Stakes?

First run in 1873 at the historic Pimlico Race Course, the legendary Preakness Stakes is now woven into the fabric of Maryland's diverse history while being recognized as a world-renowned Thoroughbred race. The Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown annually fields the finest contenders in the sport, who thunder through the 9.5 furlong race competing for North America's most expensive trophy in sports, the Woodlawn Vase.

Rich with tradition, the Preakness champion is adorned with a blanket of Maryland's state flower, the black-eyed susan, on the trot into the winner's circle while the colors of the jockey's silks are painted on the weather vane atop the cupola. Across the 145 runnings of the Preakness, 13 winners have gone on to achieve the coveted Triple Crown and forged their legacies in horse racing lore.

Now in it's 146th year, The Preakness is unrivalled in its historic relevance as we celebrate some of the greatest moments in the sport... who will make their mark in history next?

What is Zed Run?

Zed Run was founded in 2018 by Chris Laurent, Rob Salha, Geoff Wellman and Chris Ebeling and is the future of digital racehorse ownership. Its online platform allows players to purchase horses, breed them, and race them in several races per hour. The horses within Zed Run are NFTs which are statistically unique and defined by their bloodline, genotype and their performance on the racetrack. The more a horse races and the more it breeds, the more superior the horse’s legacy becomes. The greater the legacy, the greater the wealth players can create by commanding a higher selling or breeding price through ZED’s auction system. The mission of ZED is to create an ecosystem where collectible digital assets hold value and have use in an exciting and ever evolving gaming and wagering environment.

Who is Black Madre?

“In handcraft we trust.“ Andre Maciel is a visual artist from São Paulo. Widely known for his custom illustrations for Rob Gronkowski’s record setting NFT Collection, Black Madre has accumulated various awards and notable publications. His studio is a place of artistic development that enhances creativity with a focus to create and produce quality artistic content. His ethos is handcrafted work has the power to inspire people, build relationships and make ideas more powerful.

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