Sweet 16 set for Colonel John First Recruits contest

Breeders and fans have spoken. The initial platoon of 32 foals from the first crop of multiple Grade 1 winner Colonel John have been cut to 16. The Sweet 16 round began after noon on September 15th and will run through October 1st at noon, when the group will again be trimmed in half and enter the Elite 8.

“We’re thrilled with how well the Colonel John foal contest has been received,” said Elliott Walden, President & CEO of WinStar. “People are having fun with it, and it’s exciting to see the tremendous response, not only by local racing fans but also by Thoroughbred enthusiasts around the world. We’ve had voters from all 50 states and from over 80 countries.”

Visit ColonelJohnContest.com and vote for your favorite first foal from the Sweet 16!