Going1 1/4m on the turf, MANITOULIN a 4 year old gelding, (Awesome Again-Soaring Softly {Ch. Grass Mare & MGISW, $1,270,433}), zoomed to the lead once in the clear and drew off to win by 2 1/2-lengths success – his 4th win. MANITOULIN is a half to Much Rejoicing (Distorted Humor), SW, $160,457. He has already bankrolled $274,220 for owner Phillips Racing Partnership. MANITOULIN was bred by Darby Dan and is trained by James Toner. Kirkwood has enjoyed repeated success with this family of horses and has given many of them their early education.
On the same day, GRAY DUDE won at Gulfstream at a mile on the turf. He is owned by Crystal Racing Enterprises and trained by Armando De la cerda.