ARLINGTON PARK, Arlington, IL
| 1 | Nikki's Sandcastle | Margin: 1ΒΌ | TrueNicks: A | $39,279 |
2007 | Chestnut Gelding | Castledale (IRE) - Sandtina, Sandpit (BRZ)
Sire: Castledale (IRE), Bay, 2001. Lifetime: 20 yearlings sold, median $9,425.
Broodmare Sire: Sandpit (BRZ), Chestnut, 1989. In 2009: .76 AEI.
| 2 | Mr. Vegas | Margin: neck | TrueNicks: B+ | $13,092 |
2007 | Chestnut Gelding | Freud - Lhotse, The Minstrel
Sire: Freud , Bay, 1998. Raced 2 years. 12 starts, 1 wins, $44,016. Lifetime: 143 yearlings sold, median $20,000.
Broodmare Sire: The Minstrel, Chestnut, 1974.
Sale History:
Fasig-Tipton New York Saratoga 2008 Pref Yearling Sale, $23,000.
| 3 | Middie | Margin: head | TrueNicks: A | $7,201 |
2008 | Dark Bay or Brown Gelding | Officer - Sweettrickydancer, Green Dancer
Sire: Officer, Dark Bay or Brown, 1999. Raced 2 years. 9 starts, 6 wins, $804,090. Lifetime: 315 yearlings sold, median $28,000.
Broodmare Sire: Green Dancer, Bay, 1972. In 2009: 1.97 AEI.
Sale History:
Keeneland Association September 2009 Yearling Sale, ($45,000).
Others: Lil Bit O'Fun, $3,927; Taptowne, $1,963; Quite a Handful, $669; Macho Bull, $669.
Scratched: Gleam of Hope; Seruni; Moonshine Mullin; Achaemenes.
| Finish | Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nikki's Sandcastle | Diego Sanchez | David C. Kassen |
| 2 | Mr. Vegas | James Graham | Richard R. Scherer |
| 3 | Middie | Francisco C. Torres | Philip J. Oliver |
| 4 | Lil Bit O'Fun | Robby Albarado | Thomas F. Proctor |
| 5 | Taptowne | Timothy Thornton | Michael L. Reavis |
| 6 | Quite a Handful | Seth B. Martinez | Andrew M. Hansen |
| 7 | Macho Bull | Florent Geroux | Gennadi Dorochenko |
Through the remainder of the year, I am going to recount some of my most memorable experiences/moments in racing over the past 40 years. We begin with Rachel Alexandra's victory in the 2009 Woodward Stakes to kick off Saratoga's 150th anniversary. [More]