Delta Downs
| 1 | Galveston Harbor | Margin: 2½ | TrueNicks: D | $22,800 |
2010 | Chestnut Colt | Belgravia - Tranquility Bay, Out of Place
Sire: Belgravia, Chestnut, 2004. Raced 2 years. 5 starts, 2 wins, $127,115. Lifetime: 19 yearlings sold, median $4,000.
Broodmare Sire: Out of Place, Chestnut, 1987.
| 2 | Royal Mocha | Margin: 1¾ | TrueNicks: D | $7,600 |
2010 | Dark Bay or Brown Gelding | Private Vow - Rockin' Roux, Friendly Lover
Sire: Private Vow, Dark Bay or Brown, 2003. Lifetime: 49 yearlings sold, median $9,200.
Broodmare Sire: Friendly Lover, Dark Bay or Brown, 1988.
| 3 | Bandini Moon | Margin: 3 | TrueNicks: C+ | $3,080 |
2010 | Dark Bay or Brown Gelding | Bandini - Philadelphia Moon, Malibu Moon
Sire: Bandini, Dark Bay or Brown, 2002. Lifetime: 118 yearlings sold, median $7,100.
Broodmare Sire: Malibu Moon , Bay, 1997.
Others: Hidden Closer, $1,680; Lily's Jackie Boy, $840; Horse Feldhaus; Sneaky Will; Given Word; Alta's Hippie Dude.
Scratched: Bankshot Bobby; Countdown Twice.
| Finish | Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Galveston Harbor | Joseph Walter Patin, Jr. | Victor Arceneaux |
| 2 | Royal Mocha | Gerard Melancon | Charles Edwin Smith |
| 3 | Bandini Moon | Kevin J. Smith | Brian S. House |
| 4 | Hidden Closer | Billy Charles Patin | Amos Laborde |
| 5 | Lily's Jackie Boy | Juan A. Larrosa | Henry B. Johnson, Jr. |
| 6 | Horse Feldhaus | Donnie J. Meche | Steven M. Asmussen |
| 7 | Sneaky Will | Coby J. Bourque | Shane Wilson |
| 8 | Given Word | Sylvester Joseph Carmouche, Jr. | Alvin Romero |
| 9 | Alta's Hippie Dude | Nicasio Gonzales | Gloria Castillo |
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]