The opening event was important for champion Anthony Thomas seeking to defend his status and add a fourth title to his impressive resume. His mount Military Shot (2-1), trained by Steven Todd, did not.
Trainer Patrick Fong (left) with his winning two-year-old Pigglie Wigglie. The groom is Roshaun Brown. (Photos: Naphtali Junior)
Explosive Charge (Roger Hewitt) blasting away from rivals.
Horses exit .
MAMMA Mia, without question, has shown herself to be a cut above her opponents and could land win number two in the ultra-rich Supreme Ventures Limited (SVL)-sponsored Two-Year-Old Triple Crown se.
ABIGAIL ABLE ON HER SECOND WINNER THIS SEASON
Jockey Abigail Able booted home her second winner for the season aboard the Jason DaCosta-trained Ianzha Links in a native-bred four-year-old and .
NO PROBLEMS FOR OKAHUMPKA
Eight-year-old chestnut gelding Okahumpka led from start to finish in an Optional Claiming ($180,000-$150,000) spread for five-year-old and upwards over 3 ½ furlongs (70.