In the $75,000 Old Mutual Turf Sprint, a field of 11 older horses sprinted 5 furlongs on the turf course. Last year's winner Heros Reward raced in fourth off the pace set by Tommie's Star, then split horses at the top of the stretch, closing well to get up by a neck over True to Tradition in 59.19 seconds over the good turf. It was another 1 1/4 lengths back to Blue Sailor in third. The jockeys aboard the 2nd and 3rd place finishers claimed interference against the winner but the result was allowed to stand.
Winning trainer Dale Capuano said, "That was a little nerve-wracking during the objection. I couldn't see anything from where I was standing. This horse is unbelievable. He ran a tremendous race today. I believe he is ahead of where he was last year. From here we're going to go to Woodbine for (the Scotts Highlander, June 22) and if all goes well, the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint."
Jockey Javier Castellano added, "He knew what we needed and when we needed it. It took an all-out effort."
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