Attention today falls on the virtual tracks at Newturf, where three Golden Races took place. The first event to take place was the Picasso Derby over 1600m for yearlings. A field of twelve runners took part and the honors went to Midday. The Northug colt got the better of Karem de Qer in a blanket finish, for owner Karl.
Dark Assassin Strikes In King George Qualifier
Performance of the day though must go to Dark Assassin for owner The Face. The five year old won this full field contest in convincing style on the American dirt, giving 2lb and a beating to closest pursuer, shotgun_mike’s Inspirona Amazian.
Rebel Runs Riot In Amsterdam
With Wild High a scratching, a select field of six took to the sloppy dirt track at Saratoga yesterday for the feature race on the card, The Amsterdam (Grade 2) over six and a half furlongs for three year olds with a purse of $150 up for grabs.
Foggydan One-Two In Arlington Gold Cup Qualifier
The new season at Digiturf is underway and already we’re looking forward to the Championships as the first of the qualifiers take place.
Two Year Olds To The Fore On Digiturf World Championship Day
Whilst they may not hold the same prestige and financial reward of the Grade One finals, these Grade Two races are the only races on the Grade Two calender which carry sponsorship and are always well supported and ultra competitve, often spawning many instances of each race.