Top Contenders for Summit of Speed
There is a lot of excitement and anticipation for the 2008 Summit of Speed, which will take place on the 12th of July 2008. The racing events lined up have attracted many nominations and it seems that the quality of horses that have shown interest in this year’s Summit of Speed has improved dramatically. As the horses are being confirmed for the respective racing events, organizers are working tirelessly to ensure that everything goes off without a hitch.
Two of the most anticipated races for the weekend is the Grade 2 $400 000 Smile and the Grade 1 $400 000 Princess Rooney. Winners of these two races are automatically included in the contender list for the Breeder’s Cup, and therefore these two horse racing events are extremely popular. With the nominations list assuring full fields for the planned horse racing, trainers and owners will be getting ready to move their horses and prepare for their events.
In the $400 000 Smile, spectators will be treated to the presence of Benny The Bull, Rockerfeller, Yesbyjimmy, Man of Danger, Paradise Dancer, Indian Chant, Blue Pepsi Lodge, Ravalo, Abraaj and Bonfante. While the Princess Rooney has attracted horses such as Baroness Thatcher, Coco Belle, Miraculous Miss, Rgirldoesn’tbluff, Looky Yonder, Victorina and Dream Rush. In the other events, such as the Grade 2 $250 000 Carry Back, contenders likely to be in line up include Salute The Sarge, Sea of Pleasure, J Be K, Windsome Charm, Gentleman James, Eatons Gift, Force Freeze, Golden Spikes, Massive Drama, Afleet Ruler and Carsons Legacy. Nominees for the Grade 3 $250 000 Azalea include big names such Tale of the West, Dite Moi, Indyanne and Dancing Allstar.
Even though contenders have not been confirmed yet, the interest from nominees has created great excitement for organizers. The Princess Rooney and Smile racing events are set to be showstoppers, and spectators and horse racing enthusiasts will definitely find exceptional racing, unbeatable action and great entertainment at the 2008 Summit of Speed. With horses such as the magnificent sprinter, Benny The Bull and unbeatable sensations such as Indyanne in the starting gates, spectators will be fighting for seats to be present at this spectacular event.
