Robertson Juveniles are Formidable in Alex Picov Futurity Trials

The 2-year-old Quarter Horses take the stage at Ajax Downs this Wednesday, September 30 in two Trials for the upcoming $55,000-added Alex Picov Memorial Futurity. The fastest 10 times from the pair of 400-yard Trials will advance to the final on closing day of the season, October 21.

The Picov Futurity Trials are part of a nine-race card at Ajax Downs with first race post of 12:55 p.m.

Youngsters from the Carol, Jaime, and Bryn Robertson team are formidable entrants in each Trial. Undefeated Had To Be Valiant has had a short vacation since she won the Ontario Bred Futurity in July, and she will be a popular choice by the public in race 3, the first Trial. One of her main challengers will be Cold Hard Chief, owned by Katie Browne and trained by Jason Pascoe. Cold Hard Chief was fourth in the Ontario Sires Stakes Futurity after a slow start, and he figures to appreciate the longer distance.

The second Trial, race 4, is led by Stolen Ivory S Dash, an easy winner of the Ontario Sires Stakes Futurity for the Robertsons. The flashy gelding is the only winner in the field, but stakes-placed Baref Hurricane Rush, owned and bred by Earl Foster, was a close second to Had to Be Valiant in her most recent start and looms a contender.

Both had to Be Valiant, and Stolen Ivory S Dash will have leading rider Ismael Mosqueira on board.

Coming up on October 12 is Pumpkin Day at Ajax Downs with proceeds going to the United Way. The first 100 kids will receive a pumpkin for decorating and there will be giveaways and prizes.For more information on how you can become a Quarter Horse owner, contact the Quarter Racing Owners of Ontario about the First Line Racing Syndicate at (905) 426-7050.

To read the latest news about racing at Ajax Downs, get the latest dates and events, or reserve a picnic table on one of our bigger days ($25), visit our website, www.ajaxdowns.com. You can watch and wager on Ajax Downs racing trackside and up close to the action or through www.HPIBet.com.

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