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Macka Diamond Beats the Big Names in Captiva Island

Sometimes, when you look at a race and expect a showdown between two horses, that’s how the race actually plays out. Then, on likely more occasions, the race will have another horse completely steal the show. That was the case in the Captiva Island on Saturday as Macka Diamond made this race about her, and won by a length.

VA Derby Gets Makeover This Year

This weekend is one of those few times that we will be able to look at racing at CNL, as the track hosts two big races. One of them is the $500.000 VA Derby, a race that has seen significant changes from what it has been in the past, as it is moved to the dirt for the first time.