American import scares away Mouttet Mile aspirants

Saturday’s Philip Feanny Gold Cup has, rather oddly, attracted only five starters, a $2.5-million grade-one event with a Mouttet Mile win-and-you’re-in ticket attached. Considering six Mouttet Mile slots have been reserved for foreigners shipping directly into the US$300,000 event set for December 5, local-based prospects would have been expected to be scrambling for points three months out, especially with connections not knowing how many North American shippers could be eyeing the rich purse.