Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted February 29, 2020 Journalists Share Posted February 29, 2020 It looked for much of the stretch run of the six-furlong Saudia Sprint Cup as if it would be a double for Speightstown and Japan as Matera Sky stole a big lead after setting the pace, but as that one got extremely leg weary in the final furlong it was the charging New York Central (Tapit) who capitalized, nailing him in the shadow of the wire to win by a head as another runner formerly based in America, Gladiator King (Curlin), made up ground to be third. New York Central was a Grade III winner for WinStar Farm, China Horse Club and SF Racing, but was recently purchased by Saudi interests and was making his local debut. Irad Ortiz was in the irons. The post Tapit’s New York Central Swoops Late In Saudia Sprint Cup appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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