Kurahaupo Diamond shines in first start
May 26, 2005,from the Meadowlands Publicity Department
East Rutherford, NJ — Kurahaupo Diamond ($5.40, $3.60, $3.60) drew off to a four length victory to win her first lifetime start on Wednesday night at the Meadowlands. The Down Under-bred three-year-old filly, driven by Brian Sears and trained by Ross Croghan, paced the mile in 1:55.2. The Let It Ride Stables Inc. of Delray Beach, Florida owns the In The Pocket filly. Allamerican Dash ($13.00, $12.00) was second best and it was four and a quarter lengths to Whataride ($6.40) in third. New Jersey Classic and Miss New Jersey updates
There are two driver changes in the Miss New Jersey, the fifth race: Eric Ledford will drive Righteous Renee and Yannick Gingras will drive Vegas Style.