Delta Downs
| 1 | Rustown Hero | Margin: neck | TrueNicks: A | $22,800 |
2009 | Bay Gelding | Leestown - Forge Ahead, Sunny's Halo
Sire: Leestown, Dark Bay or Brown, 1994. Raced 4 years. 32 starts, 6 wins, $322,167. Lifetime: 233 yearlings sold, median $6,000.
Broodmare Sire: Sunny's Halo, Chestnut, 1980. In 2009: 1.18 AEI.
| 2 | Frank's Bank | Margin: ¾ | TrueNicks: C | $7,600 |
2009 | Dark Bay or Brown Gelding | My Friend Max - Petite Petard, Malagra
Sire: My Friend Max, Bay, 1992. Raced 1 years. 2 starts, $3,871. Lifetime: 19 yearlings sold, median $7,000. In 2009: 1.56 AEI.
Broodmare Sire: Malagra, Bay, 1986.
| 3 | High Kite | Margin: 1¾ | TrueNicks: A++ | $4,180 |
2009 | Chestnut Gelding | Lydgate - Palmetto Bay, Broad Brush
Sire: Lydgate, Bay, 2000. Lifetime: 52 yearlings sold, median $3,000.
Broodmare Sire: Broad Brush, Bay, 1983.
Others: Margies Etbauer, $2,280; Almost Lucky, $1,140; Must Have; King Scott's Call; Vic O Honey.
| Finish | Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rustown Hero | Joseph Walter Patin, Jr. | Carl J. Woodley |
| 2 | Frank's Bank | Emanuel Nieves | Benard Chatters |
| 3 | High Kite | Chris R. Rosier | Donald Cormier, Jr. |
| 4 | Margies Etbauer | Billy Charles Patin | Ronnie Averett |
| 5 | Almost Lucky | Kirk Paul LeBlanc | Melvin LeBlanc |
| 6 | Must Have | Gerard Melancon | Donald Cormier, Jr. |
| 7 | King Scott's Call | Kevin J. Smith | Shelton J. Zenon, Sr. |
| 8 | Vic O Honey | Carlos L. Marquez | Scott Gelner |
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