HOOSIER PARK, Anderson, IN
| 1 | Tin Cup Chalice | Margin: 1 | BRIS: 96 | $287,460 |
2005 | Bay Gelding | Crusader Sword - Twice Forbidden, Spectacular Bid
Sire: Crusader Sword, Bay, 1985. Raced 3 years. 21 starts, 6 wins, $327,476. Lifetime: 150 yearlings sold, median $11,250. In 2009: 1.16 AEI.
Broodmare Sire: Spectacular Bid, Gray, 1976. In 2009: 1.47 AEI.
Sale History:
New York Breeders' Sales Company 2005 October Mixed Sale, ($2,000).
| 2 | Pyro | Margin: neck | BRIS: 95 | $95,820 |
2005 | Dark Bay or Brown Colt | Pulpit - Wild Vision, Wild Again
Sire: Pulpit , Bay, 1994. Raced 1 years. 6 starts, 4 wins, $728,200. Lifetime: 364 yearlings sold, median $150,000.
Broodmare Sire: Wild Again, Dark Bay or Brown, 1980. In 2009: 2.26 AEI.
| 3 | Acai | Margin: 3ΒΌ | BRIS: 95 | $52,701 |
2005 | Dark Bay or Brown Colt | Three Wonders - Regal Debutante, Vice Regent
Sire: Three Wonders, Bay, 1997. Raced 5 years. 30 starts, 4 wins, $318,032. Lifetime: 111 yearlings sold, median $9,500.
Broodmare Sire: Vice Regent, Chestnut, 1967. In 2009: 2.89 AEI.
Sale History:
Ocala Breeders Sales Company 2007 Spring Sale of Two-Year-Olds in Training, ($22,000).
Ocala Breeders' Sales Company 2006 Open Sale of Yearlings, $16,000.
Ocala Breeders' Sales Company 2006 Winter Mixed Sale, ($14,000).
Others: I. M. Boomer, $28,746; Power Game, $14,373; He's Eze, $5,000; Budge Man, $5,000; Chris Got Even, $5,000; Famous Patriot, $5,000; Cubfanbudman, $5,000; Chow Wagon, $5,000; Asmodeus, $5,000.
| Finish | Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tin Cup Chalice | Pedro A. Rodriguez | Michael A. Lecesse |
| 2 | Pyro | Shaun Bridgmohan | Steven M. Asmussen |
| 3 | Acai | Tyler Baze | Richard E. Dutrow, Jr. |
| 4 | I. M. Boomer | Victor Lebron | Thomas E. Trione, Jr. |
| 5 | Power Game | Jose Lezcano | Claude R. McGaughey III |
| 6 | He's Eze | Orlando Mojica | Terry Oliver |
| 7 | Budge Man | Rodney A. Prescott | Kellyn Gorder |
| 8 | Chris Got Even | Leandro R. Goncalves | Nicholas P. Zito |
| 9 | Famous Patriot | Jose A. Velez, Jr. | Timothy A. Hills |
| 10 | Cubfanbudman | Derek C. Bell | Bruce L. Riecken |
| 11 | Chow Wagon | Inosencio Diego | Michael E. Lauer |
| 12 | Asmodeus | Julio E. Felix | Larry J. Eilers |
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]