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Highlander S. (gr. 2)

WOODBINE, Rexdale, ON , CAN

  • Purse: $202,360
  • Date: June 26, 2011
  • Class: Grade 2
  • TV: TVG
  • Age: 3 yo's & up
  • Race: 5
  • Distance: Six Furlongs
  • Post Time: 2:27 PM
1 Signature Red Margin: nose TrueNicks: D $121,416

2006 | Bay Horse | Bernstein - Irish and Foxy, Irish Open

  • Breeder:Gary K. Tussey
  • Owner: Norseman Racing Stable
  • Trainer: Sid C. Attard
  • Jockey: Luis Contreras

Sire: Bernstein, Bay, 1997. Raced 2 years. 8 starts, 4 wins, $173,120. Lifetime: 373 yearlings sold, median $24,000.

Broodmare Sire: Irish Open, Bay, 1984.

Sale History: Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Fall 2007 Yearling Sale, $77,000.

2 Fiddlers Patriot Margin: TrueNicks: A $40,472

2006 | Chestnut Gelding | Proud Citizen   - Thorette, Affirmed

  • Breeder:Fiddlers Green Stable, LP
  • Owner: Olson, James F. and R. A. Hill Stable
  • Trainer: George Weaver
  • Jockey: John R. Velazquez

Sire: Proud Citizen  , Bay, 1999. Raced 3 years. 16 starts, 3 wins, $638,822. Lifetime: 273 yearlings sold, median $30,000. In 2009: 1.72 AEI.

Broodmare Sire: Affirmed, Chestnut, 1975. In 2009: 2.43 AEI.

3 Heros Reward Margin: ½ TrueNicks: A $20,236

2002 | Dark Bay or Brown Gelding | Partner's Hero - Lifes Passage, Caveat

  • Breeder:Gretchen B. Mobberley
  • Owner: Rob Ry Farm and Slysz, Jayne Marie
  • Trainer: Dale Capuano
  • Jockey: Sheldon Russell

Sire: Partner's Hero, Dark Bay or Brown, 1994. Raced 3 years. 33 starts, 8 wins, $554,731. Lifetime: 103 yearlings sold, median $11,000.

Broodmare Sire: Caveat, Dark Bay or Brown, 1980.

Time: 1:09.00   Track: Firm

Others: Riding the River, $10,118; Jungle Wave, $4,047; Paso Doble, $2,024; Essence Hit Man, $2,428; Silver Timber, $2,024; Nordic Truce, $405; Stormy Lord, $405.

FinishHorseJockeyTrainer
1Signature RedLuis ContrerasSid C. Attard
2Fiddlers PatriotJohn R. VelazquezGeorge Weaver
3Heros RewardSheldon RussellDale Capuano
4Riding the RiverRichard Anthony Dos RamosDavid Cotey
5Jungle WaveGerry OlguinSid C. Attard
6Paso DoblePatrick HusbandsMark E. Casse
7Essence Hit ManJono C. JonesAudre Cappuccitti
8Silver TimberRobby AlbaradoChad C. Brown
9Nordic TruceGarrett K. GomezChristophe Clement
10Stormy LordJames McAleneyIan Black

Payoffs

HorseJockeyWinPlaceShow
3 Signature RedLuis Contreras$15.60$7.80$6.00
10 Fiddlers PatriotJohn R. Velazquez$4.70$4.90
2 Heros RewardSheldon Russell$6.70
EXOTIC PAYOFFS:
$2.00 Exacta (3-10)$83.60
$2.00 Trifecta (3-10-2)$954.60
$2.00 Superfecta (3-10-2-9)$6,400.30

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