Attempting to become the third winner for Freshman sire Corniche, Colucci came from just off the pace to graduate at first asking at Presque Isle Downs on Wednesday afternoon.
Colucci broke alertly but was taken back to a stalking third as 2-1 chance Gangam Grey (Colonel Liam) and favored Zimomo (Twirling Candy) led the way through a quarter in :22.85. Gangam Grey straightened for home on top with Zimomo and Colucci in hot pursuit, however, it was the striking 8-1 chance Colucci knifing his way down the center of the stretch to take control and score by 1 1/2 lengths from the pacesetter. Zimomo held on for third.
Colucci becomes the third winner for Freshman sire (by Quality Road). The winner's dam, Bluegrass Miss, is also responsible for a filly foal by Army Mule.
5th-Presque Isle Downs, $30,690, Msw, 6-17, 2yo, 4 1/2f (AWT), :52.80, ft, 1 1/2 lengths.
COLUCCI (c, 2, Corniche–Bluegrass Miss, by Bluegrass Cat)
Sales history: $65,000 Ylg '25 KEESEP; $9,000 RNA 2yo '26 OBSAPR; $12,000 2yo '26 OBSOAP. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $18,600. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV.
O-Ira Ashwal; B-Troy Rankin (KY); T-Gregory Viands.
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