NORTHPOINT COSTAS TAKES MARYLAND MILLION STARTER HANDICAP
LAUREL, MD. 10-02-10---Trainer Dale Capuano scratched Northpoint Costas from today’s Maryland Million Classic to run in the $50,000 Jim McKay Maryland Million Starter Handicap. His instincts were correct as Rob Ry Farm & Jayne Marie Slysz’ chestnut gelding pulled away to win as the even money favorite.
Elvis Trujillo was aboard Northpoint Costas for the first time in the one mile test. They broke alertly and dueled with runner-up Hill Crossing before edging away in the drive to win by three lengths. Let Me Be Frank showed late interest to miss second by just a nose.
“He is a fun horse who always tries hard,” Capuano said. “I considered the Classic, but at a mile and an eighth it’s just a little too far. I wasn’t concerned at all that the one horse went to the lead. Elvis had a good hold on him and he likes to tug at the bit.”
The win moves Capuano ahead of Bill Boniface and into the top spot among Maryland Million trainers. The 47-year-old has nine Maryland Million scores.
Northpoint Costas completed the distance in 1:38.91 and paid $4. A four time winner this year, the Bowman’s Band offspring won the Deputed Testamony Stakes at Pimlico on Preakness Day.
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PHOTO CREDIT-Jim McCue, Maryland Jockey Club
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