Grade II

Great Field Lined Up for American Turf

Before we get to the KYD on Saturday, we have plenty of other business to take care of as the undercard for the race also has a high level of intrigue. Here we will look at the Grade 2 American Turf, a race for three year olds that prefer to do their running on the grass instead of on the dirt.

Mb Stables Goes 1-2-3 in OP Handicap

The purse for the OP Handicap was increased to $1,250.000 and Mb Stables decided that he did not want to share that with anyone, except for the fourth place portion. It was a great race for the trainer, as his three entries competed a 1-2-3 finish with Lion Lake leading the way and beating his stablemates by a quarter length.

Large Purse at Stake in The OP Handicap

A lot of the recent attention has gone to three year olds, but this weekend, older horses will get their chance to be in the spotlight as a large $1,250.000 purse is there for the taking in the OP Handicap. It’s the first time that this amount has been offered here.