Standardbred Owners Score Thoroughbred Wins at Colonial
Reported by The Blood-Horse · March 20 at 7:37 AM · Summary by Hoofdeck
In this story
StandardbredTwo Virginia owners, Adam Ainspan and Anne McDonald, won thoroughbred races during Colonial Downs' three-day Virginia Derby meet in New Kent, March 12-14. Ainspan's Tour Player took the $100,000 Royal New Kent Stakes before a crowd of 9,700, and McDonald's C C Commander won a $50,000 maiden claiming race. Both are known for harness horses as well.
Background
Owners who race both Standardbreds and Thoroughbreds usually run different programs for each breed, with different trainers, tracks and sale markets. Stakes races are the top-tier events for a breed, and claiming races let other owners buy a horse out of the race.
Why it matters
It shows how owners of trotters and pacers also campaign racing Thoroughbreds, which can affect how they divide training, travel and budgets.
What you can do
If you own a racehorse, check the race conditions and eligibility rules for your breed before entering any event.
Written by Hoofdeck from the report by The Blood-Horse. Background is general information, not advice about your horse; if you are worried, call your vet.