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pulled away up the short stretch, however, putting five lengths between him and Edge Hill Squire at the wire. The real drama, though, unfolded as the riders dismounted to weigh-in before the trophy presentation.
Cooney crossed the scales first, with the dial tipping to 155 pounds, as expected. It was when winner Walsh stepped on for the digital read-out, that the steward’s inquiry began. The number read “158.7,” 1.3 pounds less than the assigned weight of 160.
“It is a tough way to win a race, but that’s racing,” said a pensive Cooney as officials checked and rechecked the accuracy of the scale. Following lengthy discussion, the stewards ruled Edge Hill Squire the race winner, disqualifying Dumbarton Street for carrying the improper weight.
“I’m sorry the horse’s real owner was not here to see this exciting race,” said Alex Copson, father of Edge Hill Squire’s 11-year-old owner, Toby. “This is actually our first racehorse.
“I am so pleased with the wonderful training job that Gus [Brown] and his fiance, Linda McGrail, have done,” the elder Copson continued. “We would hope to have him right to race at the Virginia Gold Cup meeting” on May 7.
“Alex may be thanking us for all
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