December 18, 2010

Comma to the Top Scores in Tedious CashCall Futurity

In one of longest awaited races I have ever seen, Comma to the Top, favored at 5-2, stalked early pacesetter High Level Jeff in second position, through moderate early fractions, before accelerating on the far turn to take command of the grade one affair. Under Corey Nakatani, the son of Bwana Charlie drew clear to an insurmountable lead early in the lane, and at the wire was nearly two lengths in front over a hard charging J P's Gusto, with longshot Clubhouse Ride getting up late for third. It was the sixth victory in ten starts for the Florida bred gelding. Final time for the 1 1/16 miles on the Cushion Track was 31:44.72. 

Did Hollywood Park really let that horse delay one of their biggest races of the year a full 30 minutes in a driving rainstorm???

4 comments:

markinsac said...

31:44.72, they were walking . . .

markinsac said...

31:44.72, is that the time of the race or the time of the delay?

Brian Zipse said...

Both!

Charlotte Cruiser said...

A joyous holiday season to all your blog readers!