Newfound Gold Wins Emerald Feature

Newfound Gold sped to the early lead and held on late for a 1 ¼-length victory Saturday in the featured Rose Family Purse for 3-year-olds at Emerald Downs.

With Matt Hagerty riding at 121 lbs., Newfound Gold ran 6 ½ furlongs in 1:15 4/5 on a fast track and paid $22.40, $6.80 and $5.80. Vince Gibson—saddling his third winner in two days —is the trainer for owner Bill Bomar, who claimed the gelding for $12,500 two races back.

Amphitrites Gift, the 2-1 betting favorite ridden by Robert Burney at 120 lbs., was denied his third straight victory, but finished well for second place and paid $4.20 and $3.60.