Karakontie lacks ammunition but Classic contenders are helping to turn the tide

Listen to the chat coming out of America and there is a welcome, growing appreciation towards the country’s turf programme.

Major investment has been directed towards turf racing in recent years - look no further than the New York Racing Association’s (NYRA) launch of the $5.25 million Turf Triple Series for three-year-olds last year - so it stands to reason that the turf horse is worthy of increased American investment itself.

If the strong participation of American buyers at recent renewals of the Tattersalls October Sale are any indication, interest is undoubtedly on the rise.