Colonial Downs 09 September 2023

Going: Firm

Instructions

1

18:30 Colonial Downs (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 1 - Maiden Special Weight

1m 1f

Winner $47,250 - 6 ran

No.
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POR UNA CABEZA and Krone both look capable of landing a maiden at this level, with the former edging the vote in receipt of 6lb. Determined Empire may fare best of the remainder.

2

18:58 Colonial Downs (USA) (2YO only)

Race 2 - Maiden Claiming

6f

Winner $28,350 - 7 ran

No.
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There were plenty of positives to be taken from CONNECTAMUNDO's debut fifth at Timonium last month and he can put that experience to good use and triumph here. Imperialty is a viable alternative at this level, with Dialed In A Panic the most interesting of the newcomers.

3

19:26 Colonial Downs (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 3 - Starter Optional Claiming

1m 110y

Winner $25,200 - 9 ran

No.
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YANKEE DOLLAR sets a clear standard on this year's exploits and a fifth success of the season should be in the offing. Divine Exchange and Bali Kuta appear the most likely to give the selection something to think about.

4

19:56 Colonial Downs (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 4 - Maiden Claiming

1m 110y

Winner $28,350 - 7 ran

No.
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LAKESIDE GETAWAY has shaped as if this step up in trip should suit and she gets the nod. Way Too Early and Star Fox head the remainder.

5

20:25 Colonial Downs (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 5 - Allowance

1m 110y

Winner $44,100 - 13 ran

No.
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SEVEN BRIDGES ROAD wasn't beaten far over C&D last time and this looks a good opportunity to go one better. Small Field and The Happy Giant should also be challenging at the line.

6

20:58 Colonial Downs (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 6 - Stakes

5f 110y

Winner $94,500 - 8 ran

No.
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NOBALS was only just touched off in a far stronger contest than this last time and he can make his presence felt in these calmer waters. Outlaw Kid and Souper Quest should also have a say.

7

21:33 Colonial Downs (USA) (2YO only)

Race 7 - Stakes

1m 110y

Winner $78,750 - 13 ran

No.
(Draw)
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TOK TOK made a bright start to his career here in July and the step up in grade is unlikely to inconvenience him. Others to note are Manabi and Triple Espresso.

8

22:10 Colonial Downs (USA) (2YO only)

Race 8 - Stakes

5f 110y

Winner $78,750 - 11 ran

No.
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Age / Wt / OR
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NO NAY METS made amends for his Royal Ascot defeat when running out an impressive winner at Monmouth at the end of July and George Weaver's colt is likely to be a tough nut to crack. Toupie and Air Recruit both made winning debuts and are feared most.

9

22:45 Colonial Downs (USA) (3YO only)

Race 9 - Stakes

1m 1f

Winner $157,500 - 8 ran

No.
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MISSION OF JOY is likely to appreciate the drop back in trip following her effort in the Belmont Oaks in July. Tufani and Alpha Bella can fight it out for the minor placings.

10

23:20 Colonial Downs (USA) (3YO only)

Race 10 - New Kent County Virginia Derby (Grade 3)

1m 1f

Winner $315,000 - 9 ran

No.
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PROGRAM TRADING struck by a head in the Saratoga Derby to maintain his unbeaten record and it's hard to see him relinquish it against this level of competition. Ari Gold and Integration can get closest to him.

11

23:55 Colonial Downs (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 11 - Stakes

1m 4f

Winner $94,500 - 8 ran

No.
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SY DOG filled the runner-up spot in stakes company at Saratoga last time and he can make a winning return to this track. Strong Tide and Temple aren't ruled out either.

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