Colonial Turf 1million

Originally Posted by Seattleallstar

The American Oaks started out the same way but the racing secretary did a great job of obtaining some great runners. The thing about Colonial Downs is probably the timing of the 3 yr old season in general with everything in a bit of a lull. I would at least think they would try to attract some of the European runners who werent quite of the Group 1 winning caliber

You are probably correct. I love The American Oaks. Isnt that run on July 4th weekend?

[GPK]

Originally Posted by eurobounce

You are probably correct. I love The American Oaks. Isnt that run on July 4th weekend?

Hard to argue with the money though...having two $1 million races during the same meet. Pretty good for a track of Colonials "stature"

[sumitas]

how can a $1,000,000 race not be graded ?

[GPK]

Originally Posted by sumitas

how can a $1,000,000 race not be graded ?

Last year was the first year they ran the Colonial Turf Cup. It was a $500,000 last year. Double the purse $$$ this year.

[GPK]

OUTPERFORMANCE looks fairly good to me on the form. Violette/JJ at 10-1 ML