Colonial Turf Cup

Is this $1 million race really ungraded? Are there any other $1 million races that are ungraded? Sort of doesn't do much for a horses fee at stud.

[Scav]

Grade II I think

[GPK]

Originally Posted by boldruler

Is this $1 million race really ungraded? Are there any other $1 million races that are ungraded? Sort of doesn't do much for a horses fee at stud.

It is ungraded....the VA Derby next month is also $1 million and is was just upgraded to a Grade 2.

It was so good to be out there on Saturday. I love that place.

I might be going to see the Jackson's horse, Showing Up, but I think I am waiting until July 15 for the 2nd leg, especially if he wins this weekend.

Guys, I'm not too familliar with this races past. Does it not draw any good horses at all? If it does, why no grading, too young of a race?

[GPK]

Originally Posted by boldruler

I might be going to see the Jackson's horse, Showing Up, but I think I am waiting until July 15 for the 2nd leg, especially if he wins this weekend.

Well...I didn't think I was gonna be able to get up there for that day, but It looks like now I will be able to get there. I will also be up there on July 8th for the Handicapping contest. If you are gonna be up there, let me know, love to meet up with you.

[SentToStud]

Anyone have a live video link for Colonial. Youbet.com isn't carrying the meet.

Thanks.

Originally Posted by seconditis

Guys, I'm not too familliar with this races past. Does it not draw any good horses at all? If it does, why no grading, too young of a race?

Showing Up is going. English Channel won last year.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Winning-Saddle-C...ayphotohosting

[GPK]

Originally Posted by boldruler

Showing Up is going. English Channel won last year.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Winning-Saddle-C...ayphotohosting

Yes EC did win last year and yours truly was there to see THE MAN in person.

Originally Posted by SentToStud

Anyone have a live video link for Colonial. Youbet.com isn't carrying the meet.

Thanks.

Anyone know if you can bet on this race in NY.

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by boldruler

Showing Up is going. English Channel won last year.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Winning-Saddle-C...ayphotohosting

Holy cow... I wish I had the $$ for that... Kev would love it!

Sounds like it has the horses to be graded. Is it a fairly new race, hence no grading yet?

Originally Posted by seconditis

Sounds like it has the horses to be graded. Is it a fairly new race, hence no grading yet?

I think it is fairly new. It is the 1st leg of the grand slam of grass. The 4th leg is the BC Turf and the bonus is $5 million, so I am surprised it is not graded.

[GPK]

Originally Posted by boldruler

I think it is fairly new. It is the 1st leg of the grand slam of grass. The 4th leg is the BC Turf and the bonus is $5 million, so I am surprised it is not graded.

They doubled the purse from last year. I imagine it will be graded next year and the Derby will be upgraded to Grade 1.

Wasnt last years race ran under some stormy weather. If I remember correctly, there was a down pour right before the race.

Originally Posted by boldruler

Anyone know if you can bet on this race in NY.

yeah Bold you can, how much are you going to put on the winner, Kip Deville?

Originally Posted by oracle80

yeah Bold you can, how much are you going to put on the winner, Kip Deville?

Depending on the odds, I am betting $5,000 to win on Showing Up.

[GPK]

Originally Posted by eurobounce

Wasnt last years race ran under some stormy weather. If I remember correctly, there was a down pour right before the race.

It down poured right before the VA Derby last year.

[SentToStud]

Originally Posted by boldruler

Depending on the odds, I am betting $5,000 to win on Showing Up.

If you can't make it to the track, go to...

senttostudracebook.com

Originally Posted by SentToStud

If you can't make it to the track, go to...

senttostudracebook.com

Funny. I might be going to Colonial. I was told 100x to bet as much as I could on Barbaro in the derby because he couldn't lose and I didn't, the same guy is telling me this about Showing Up in this race. I just made a few dollars on something and figure what the hell. If he goes off at better than 2-1 I am going to take a shot. I was going to buy an interest in 2 mares this fall and now I am only going to buy 1 so I just saved around 20-30K, so we will see. Anything to justify a big bet. I usually only do it for the derby and superbowl but I am going to make an exception here.