Churchill Downs
| 1 | Alydarla | Margin: neck | TrueNicks: D | $32,400 |
2009 | Chestnut Filly | Henny Hughes - Mamboalot, Kingmambo
Sire: Henny Hughes , Chestnut, 2003. Lifetime: 268 yearlings sold, median $20,000.
Broodmare Sire: Kingmambo, Bay, 1990.
| 2 | Ready to Unleash | Margin: 1 | TrueNicks: A++ | $10,800 |
2009 | Bay Filly | More Than Ready - Western Woman, West by West
Sire: More Than Ready , Dark Bay or Brown, 1997. Raced 2 years. 17 starts, 7 wins, $1,026,229. Lifetime: 1016 yearlings sold, median $80,000.
Broodmare Sire: West by West, Bay, 1989.
| 3 | Sly Warrior | Margin: 1ΒΌ | TrueNicks: A | $5,400 |
2008 | Bay Mare | First Samurai - Mayhavebeentheone, Arch
Sire: First Samurai , Chestnut, 2003. Lifetime: 149 yearlings sold, median $42,000.
Broodmare Sire: Arch , Dark Bay or Brown, 1995.
Others: Revenue, $2,300; Lune, $1,620; Anecdote, $284; More Than Ever, $283; Atlantic Tap, $230; Sympathy Act.
Scratched: Congareesbuttercup; Corsica; Sugar Kuwalski; Yallah Leah.
| Finish | Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alydarla | Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. | Steven M. Asmussen |
| 2 | Ready to Unleash | Corey J. Lanerie | Brendan P. Walsh |
| 3 | Sly Warrior | Paco Lopez | Michael J. Maker |
| 4 | Revenue | Shaun Bridgmohan | William I. Mott |
| 5 | Lune | Jon Kenton Court | Richard B. Kohnhorst |
| 6 | Anecdote | Jesus Lopez Castanon | William I. Mott |
| 7 | More Than Ever | Robby Albarado | Morris G. Nicks |
| 8 | Atlantic Tap | Joseph Rocco, Jr. | Wayne M. Catalano |
| 9 | Sympathy Act | Gabriel Saez | Robert J. Pincins |
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]