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Blind Date Rallies To Score In Virginia Oaks

Blind Date Rallies To Score In Virginia Oaks

William Backer's homebred filly Blind Date came from off the pace to take a short advantage in mid-stretch, then narrowly outdueled Shared Account to win the $150,000 Virginia Oaks (gr. IIIT) by a head July 18 at Colonial Downs.

 Saturday, July 18, 2009

The Jockey Club Elects Seven New Members

The Jockey Club today announced the election of seven new members: William Backer, Robert McNair, Nick Nicholson, Mace Siegel, Stella Thayer, Frank "Scoop" Vessels III, and William T. Young, Jr.

 Thursday, November 11, 2004

Pillow Talk Part of Wide Open Christiana Stakes

William Backer's Pillow Talk, who ran seventh in the tough Lake George (gr. III) at Saratoga on July 29, will get another shot at facing stakes company when she meets twelve other 3-year-old fillies in the competitive $100,000 Christiana Stakes at Delaware Park on Saturday.

 Wednesday, September 18, 2002