Colonial Turf Cup

#1 06-19-2006, 12:40 PM

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

#2 06-19-2006, 12:56 PM

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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 · #3 06-19-2006, 01:01 PM

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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.

#4 06-19-2006, 01:05 PM

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

GPK · #5 06-19-2006, 01:19 PM

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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.