DELTA DOWNS, Vinton, LA
| 1 | Westernator | Margin: ¾ | TrueNicks: A++ | $90,000 |
2010 | Dark Bay or Brown Gelding | Intimidator - Star Legend, Stalwart
Sire: Intimidator, Bay, 2001. Lifetime: 17 yearlings sold, median $5,000.
Broodmare Sire: Stalwart, Bay, 1979. In 2009: 1.48 AEI.
| 2 | Heitai | Margin: 1¾ | TrueNicks: A | $28,500 |
2010 | Bay Gelding | Fusaichi Pegasus - Sparkles of Luck, Mr. Sparkles
Sire: Fusaichi Pegasus , Bay, 1997. Raced 2 years. 9 starts, 6 wins, $1,994,400. Lifetime: 727 yearlings sold, median $75,480.
Broodmare Sire: Mr. Sparkles, Dark Bay or Brown, 1986. In 2009: .59 AEI.
| 3 | Unbridled's Score | Margin: 1¼ | TrueNicks: D | $15,000 |
2010 | Chestnut Gelding | Even the Score - Belle de Soleil, Darn That Alarm
Sire: Even the Score , Gray or Roan, 1998. Raced 4 years. 29 starts, 9 wins, $751,629. Lifetime: 147 yearlings sold, median $12,500.
Broodmare Sire: Darn That Alarm, Gray, 1981. In 2009: 1.31 AEI.
Sale History:
Fasig Tipton Texas Summer Yearling Sale 2011, $22,000.
Others: Tragers Trigger, $7,500; Mr. Bandini's Band, $2,250; Don't Mach Me, $2,250; Proust, $1,500; Palmy Bay, $1,500; Sir Yes Sir, $1,500.
Scratched: Pulpit's Rush; Nubin Ridge; Deacon Dave.
| Finish | Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westernator | Mark Guidry | Steven M. Asmussen |
| 2 | Heitai | Diego Saenz | Samuel Breaux |
| 3 | Unbridled's Score | Tracy J. Hebert | Charles P. Hukill |
| 4 | Tragers Trigger | Miguel Mena | Ray Sibille |
| 5 | Mr. Bandini's Band | Kevin J. Smith | Eric D. Nelson, Jr. |
| 5 | Don't Mach Me | Chris R. Rosier | Jerry D. Cart |
| 7 | Proust | Trey Agilar | Anthony Agilar |
| 8 | Palmy Bay | Richard E. Eramia | Patrick Mouton |
| 9 | Sir Yes Sir | John Jacinto | Jorge Lara |
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