Off-Turf stakes’ classified status restored for ’21
Automatically demoted to Class II after leaving the field and competed on the Santa Anita main track on December 26, GI American Oaks was reinstated to Class I status after being cleared by the US Ratings Commission. review directed by TOBA on Thursday. The Queen Goddess (Empire Maker) won the 1/4 mile test for sealants in her sophomore year.
Also reinstated by the commission is the GII Santa Anita Mathis Mile S., also run last Sunday. In contrast, the third pitch test of the afternoon, GII San Gabriel S., was automatically downgraded to Class III status and will not be reinstated to Class II for the 2021 renewal.
However, in accordance with U.S. Equity Commission policy, a race scheduled for turf, following the conclusion of nominations because of unsuitable turf conditions, will automatically be downgraded to the tournament only. run there. The Commission has sole discretion to restore its former status.
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