FAIR GROUNDS, New Orleans, LA
| 1 | Raiseanothergator | Margin: 4¼ | TrueNicks: A+ | $30,000 |
2009 | Bay Gelding | Reformer Rally - Foolish Gator, Green Alligator
Sire: Reformer Rally, Bay, 1995. Raced 5 years. 38 starts, 5 wins, $243,768. Lifetime: 6 yearlings sold, median $500.
Broodmare Sire: Green Alligator, Bay, 1988. In 2009: 1.26 AEI.
| 2 | Validfromthegitgo | Margin: 1 | TrueNicks: A | $10,000 |
2009 | Chestnut Gelding | Easyfromthegitgo - Killistos, Sky Classic
Sire: Easyfromthegitgo, Bay, 1999. Raced 4 years. 23 starts, 4 wins, $695,056. Lifetime: 29 yearlings sold, median $4,700. In 2009: .82 AEI.
Broodmare Sire: Sky Classic , Chestnut, 1987.
Sale History:
Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Sales Co. Inc. 2010 August Mixed Sale, $2,700.
| 3 | Surley | Margin: ¾ | $5,500 |
2009 | Gray or Roan Gelding | Leestown - Suri, Concorde's Tune
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: Concorde's Tune, Roan, 1989.
Others: Big Chief Deke, $3,000; Hudson's Creed, $1,500; Porto Pottea; Sweet Harmony.
Scratched: Doc Storm Cat; La Belle Cat; Bonita Saleeta.
| Finish | Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raiseanothergator | James Graham | Thomas M. Amoss |
| 2 | Validfromthegitgo | Robby Albarado | Samuel Breaux |
| 3 | Surley | John Jacinto | Allen Milligan |
| 4 | Big Chief Deke | Jamie Theriot | W. Bret Calhoun |
| 5 | Hudson's Creed | Shane J. Sellers | Eric L. Heitzmann |
| 6 | Porto Pottea | Richard E. Eramia | Eric D. Nelson, Jr. |
| 7 | Sweet Harmony | Denny Velazquez | Debra A. Martin |
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]