Aqueduct
| 1 | Ruler On Ice | Margin: ¾ | TrueNicks: B+ | $42,600 |
2008 | Chestnut Gelding | Roman Ruler - Champagne Glow, Saratoga Six
Sire: Roman Ruler , Dark Bay or Brown, 2002. Lifetime: 229 yearlings sold, median $25,000.
Broodmare Sire: Saratoga Six, Bay, 1982. In 2009: 1.44 AEI.
| 2 | Spa City Fever | Margin: 2¼ | TrueNicks: B | $14,200 |
2006 | Chestnut Gelding | Roaring Fever - Lady Di Huntley, Shuailaan
Sire: Roaring Fever , Dark Bay or Brown, 2000. Raced 3 years. 19 starts, 4 wins, $219,655. Lifetime: 29 yearlings sold, median $4,000.
Broodmare Sire: Shuailaan, Chestnut, 1989. In 2009: 1.01 AEI.
| 3 | Joan's Choice | Margin: neck | TrueNicks: A+ | $7,100 |
2007 | Chestnut Gelding | Alphabet Soup - Roaring Twenties, Dixieland Band
Sire: Alphabet Soup , Roan, 1991. Raced 4 years. 24 starts, 10 wins, $2,990,270. Lifetime: 301 yearlings sold, median $12,820.
Broodmare Sire: Dixieland Band, Bay, 1980. In 2009: 2.07 AEI.
Others: Keep Me Informed, $3,550.
Scratched: Arch Traveler; Nacho Business.
| Finish | Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ruler On Ice | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | Kelly J. Breen |
| 2 | Spa City Fever | Guillermo Rodriguez | Michael E. Hushion |
| 3 | Joan's Choice | Michael J. Luzzi | Richard A. Violette, Jr. |
| 4 | Keep Me Informed | Keiber J. Coa | John T. Toscano, Jr. |
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]