Race Recaps Colonelsdarktemper Confirms Irap in G3 West Virginia Derby August 5, 2017 Race Recaps Colonelsdarktemper Confirms Irap in G3 West Virginia Derby August 5, 2017 By: Curtis "Magic" Kalleward twitteremail Share: share on facebook share on twitter share on linkedin email this article NEW CUMBERLAND, WV – After finishing second behind Irap in the Grade 3 Indiana Derby, AJ Foyt, Jr.’s Colonelsdarktemper confirmed Irap’s standing as the top 3-year-old in the country after he took Saturday’s Grade 3, $750,000 West Virginia Derby. The son of Colonel John wired the field through fractions of :23.78, :47.85, 1:13.05, and 1:38.03 before crossing first in 1:50.68. New Subscriber Bonus: Access our Top 10 Wagering Angles in Racing to see exactly what we look for when opening up the past performances. Under regular jockey Jon Court, Colonelsdarktemper was previously seen finishing second in the Indiana Derby and the Grade 3 Matt Winn. The victory improved his record to 8-3-2-1 and the winner’s share of $446,250 increased his career earnings to $653,050. Game Over, Lookin At Lee, Patch, Silver Dust, Phat Man, McCormick, B Squared, Impressive Edge, and Heartwood completed the order of finish. Watch Me Whip was scratched. Colonelsdarktemper returned $16 to win, $8 to place, and $5.40 to show. Game Over brought back $7.60 to place and $5.20 to show, while Lookin At Lee paid $4.20 to show.
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