Fair Grounds
| 1 | Channel Marker | Margin: 1¼ | TrueNicks: A | $23,400 |
2009 | Dark Bay or Brown Gelding | Purim - Extended Applause, Exbourne
Sire: Purim, Dark Bay or Brown, 2002. Raced 3 years. 23 starts, 9 wins, $928,543. Lifetime: 71 yearlings sold, median $7,500.
Broodmare Sire: Exbourne, Dark Bay or Brown, 1986.
| 2 | Moshaagib | Margin: 18¾ | TrueNicks: A+ | $7,800 |
2009 | Dark Bay or Brown Colt | Dynaformer - Ensenada, Seeking the Gold
Sire: Dynaformer, Dark Bay or Brown, 1985. Raced 3 years. 30 starts, 7 wins, $671,207. Lifetime: 555 yearlings sold, median $75,000.
Broodmare Sire: Seeking the Gold, Bay, 1985.
| 3 | Karanos | Margin: | TrueNicks: A | $4,290 |
2009 | Dark Bay or Brown Gelding | A.P. Indy - Bless, Mr. Prospector
Sire: A.P. Indy, Dark Bay or Brown, 1989. Raced 2 years. 11 starts, 8 wins, $2,979,815. Lifetime: 374 yearlings sold, median $360,000.
Broodmare Sire: Mr. Prospector, Bay, 1970.
Scratched: Cowhand; Dapper Dude; School Spirit; Classy Al; Wambri; Bernsteins Star.
| Finish | Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Channel Marker | Mark Guidry | Albert M. Stall, Jr. |
| 2 | Moshaagib | Richard E. Eramia | Daniel C. Peitz |
| 3 | Karanos | Shaun Bridgmohan | Neil L. Pessin |
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]