Gulfstream Park
| 1 | Arch Traveler | Margin: 2½ | TrueNicks: A+ | $23,100 |
2008 | Bay Colt | Sky Mesa - Mettle, Silver Deputy
Sire: Sky Mesa , Bay, 2000. Raced 2 years. 6 starts, 3 wins, $633,076. Lifetime: 260 yearlings sold, median $47,000. In 2009: .71 AEI.
Broodmare Sire: Silver Deputy, Bay, 1985.
| 2 | Ninja Blade | Margin: 4¾ | TrueNicks: D | $8,085 |
2008 | Gray or Roan Colt | Johannesburg - Mekko Hokte, Holy Bull
Sire: Johannesburg, Bay, 1999. Raced 2 years. 10 starts, 7 wins, $1,014,585. Lifetime: 686 yearlings sold, median $51,854.
Broodmare Sire: Holy Bull , Gray, 1991.
| 3 | California | Margin: head | TrueNicks: A | $4,235 |
2008 | Chestnut Colt | A.P. Indy - Madcap Escapade, Hennessy
Sire: A.P. Indy , Dark Bay or Brown, 1989. Raced 2 years. 11 starts, 8 wins, $2,979,815. Lifetime: 365 yearlings sold, median $360,000.
Broodmare Sire: Hennessy, Chestnut, 1993.
Others: Borrego's Boy, $1,925; Runyon Humor, $385; B F Bird, $385; Stormy the Cat, $385.
| Finish | Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arch Traveler | Jose Lezcano | James A. Jerkens |
| 2 | Ninja Blade | Julien R. Leparoux | Eddie Kenneally |
| 3 | California | John R. Velazquez | Todd A. Pletcher |
| 4 | Borrego's Boy | Joe Bravo | Allen Iwinski |
| 5 | Runyon Humor | Juan C. Leyva | Larry Bates |
| 6 | B F Bird | Jesus Lopez Castanon | Nicholas P. Zito |
| 7 | Stormy the Cat | Javier Castellano | George Weaver |
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