FEEDING UP TO THE FEATURE

Julian Pimental pranced Virginia bred Heaven Knows What to the winner's circle for owner/breeder Larry Johnson.  Trainer Mike Trombetta saddled the opening winner on Colonial Turf Cup day.

Stephanie Nixon and Nellie Cox teamed up on a first time starter, Vintage Jewel, as Virginia-breds swept the daily double. Jockey Richard Monterrey delivered the score for "Silent Stephanie".  Vintage Jewel was claimed by new owner Danny Limongelli and new trainer Hugh McMahon.

Welcome to America.  Forest Boyce dances Mosaicist back to the winner's circle.  The English-bred, who won two stakes races in England, won in her first start in America.

Averill's Ring created a bunch of litter, especially in the PIC4, when Malcolm Franklin busted the toteboard at....well, you can read it.....16-1.  This Maryland bred is also a Marilyn-bred.  Marilyn Keats is the owner and breeder of the Old Nelson winner. 

Action Andy looked over the racetrack with confidence on Friday morning.....

...and with the perfect start of the Da Hoss near the shade-cooled waters of the infield pond...

...used high knee "Action" in the stretch to hold off stalkers taking aim coming out of the turn.

"Special K" delivered the win for trainer Carlos Garcia and owner Robert Gerczak.

After winning the All Along for trainer Tom Proctor and owner Barbara Hunter, Snow Top Mountain stuck her tongue out at the thought of a jockey objection with Paco Lopez aboard.  The placing order didn't change after the stewards took a closer look.