It is the policy of the American Graded Stakes Committee that a race that is scheduled for the turf course but is moved to the dirt track after the closing of nominations because the turf course is unsuitable for racing, is automatically downgraded one level for that running only. The American Graded Stakes Committee will, however, promptly review the running of any race that is automatically downgraded as a result of this policy and may reinstate its former status.
The Commonwealth Turf Stakes: Per American Graded Stakes Committee policy, the Nov. 27 renewal of the Commonwealth Turf Stakes, which had been designated as a grade 3 race on grass before it was switched to the main track due to rainy weather, was automatically downgraded to listed status and was conducted as a listed stakes race.
The American Graded Stakes Committee has reviewed the off-the-turf renewal and has determined that the original grade 3 status will not be reinstated for this renewal.
The Nov. 27 renewal of the Commonwealth Turf Stakes should be recorded as a listed race. The winner of the race is therefore credited with a listed win, and the second- and third-place finishers are credited with listed placings.
Trademark won the race, with Stolen Base second and Red Danger third.
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