The opening event on Saturday, August 1, 2026, is a maiden special weight for three-year-olds over 7 ½ furlongs.
Nine runners are entered, each still searching for that elusive first victory. The Quick Galloper assesses their chances in draw order.
1 – CROWN COURT
Bay colt (April 2) by Conquest Cherimash out of Black Bombshell
Trainer – Gary Subratie
Jockey – Reyan Lewis
Equipment Change – Tongue tie on
Showed a glimmer of ability when finishing fourth on July 18, though beaten a long way. The modest nature of that effort suggests Crown Court is best considered for a minor placing. The addition of a tongue tie may help sharpen his focus.
2 – CEE LILLIAN Bay filly (February 12) by Wannabeaplayer out of Princess Zella Trainer – Anthony Dixon
Jockey – Shane Richardson
Equipment Change – Figure 8 on
Four runs have yielded little to recommend her. Cee Lillian remains some distance away from being a genuine contender.
3 – RUN FOR ME
Chestnut filly (March 15) by Bern Identity out of Native Gold
Trainer – Steven Todd
Jockey – Richie Shakes
Equipment Change – Tongue tie on
Despite five starts, Run For Me has yet to show the spark required to trouble this field. Hard to fancy for more than participation.
4 – OUTRAGEOUS CONQUEST
Bay colt (March 11) by Conquest Cherimash out of Livi’s Outrageous
Trainer – Alford Brown
Jockey – Tyrese Anderson
Equipment Change – Visor on, tongue tie off
Debuted a month ago without leaving an impression. Morning reports suggest improvement, but race-day evidence is still awaited.
5 – MARIGOLD Bay filly (May 28) by Resurgence out of Francine
Trainer – Phillip Elliott
Jockey – Evertte Clunis
One start under her belt, Marigold remains inexperienced. She will need time and racing to develop into a serious threat.
6 – GREEN PAINT Bay filly (April 9) by Savoy Stomp out of Francia’s Pride
Trainer – Saqlain Roman
Jockey – Paul Francis
Equipment Change – Tongue tie on
Returned from an eight-month layoff on July 25 and reappears quickly. Likely requires more conditioning before showing her true ability.
7 – GOLDEN AMBASSADOR
Chestnut colt (May 7) by Shackleville out of Sunscape
Trainer – Paul Swaby
Jockey – Bebeto Harvey
Equipment Change – Tongue tie on
The standout on form, with two consecutive runner-up finishes. Proven over the distance, Golden Ambassador holds a clear advantage and looks poised to finally break through.
8 – SENSATIONAL DESTINY
Bay colt (March 17) by Successful Native out of Flying Machine
Trainer – Alford Brown
Jockey – Emelio McLean
Has yet to show meaningful form but could sneak into the trifecta or superfecta with improvement.
9 – BLOOD DIAMOND
Bay filly (April 20) by Conquest Cherimash out of Working Carol K
Trainer – Gregg Fennell
Jockey – Demar Williams
Seven starts have not produced much progress. Blood Diamond still appears to be learning the ropes.
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I just need to comment on a great improvement to the cameras angle
This overhead view at the start of the race , intermittent view during the race and at the end of the race gives that international feeling of most of the prominent tracks in North America
Please convey my sentiments to the party involved
One more thing remaining is audios of the horses hoof pounding the track in the club house turn and the 2 furlongs post to the winning post that we would hear in the running of the triple crown
will do