Laurel Park
| 1 | Big Kick | Margin: 6¾ | TrueNicks: A | $22,800 |
2009 | Bay Colt | Tiznow - Diamant Lady, Mr. Greeley
Sire: Tiznow , Bay, 1997. Raced 2 years. 15 starts, 8 wins, $6,427,830. Lifetime: 427 yearlings sold, median $100,000.
Broodmare Sire: Mr. Greeley, Chestnut, 1992.
| 2 | Go to the Pulpit | Margin: 2½ | TrueNicks: A++ | $8,400 |
2009 | Dark Bay or Brown Gelding | Lucky Pulpit - Go Jaylo, Bertrando
Sire: Lucky Pulpit , Chestnut, 2001. Lifetime: 24 yearlings sold, median $6,750.
Broodmare Sire: Bertrando, Dark Bay or Brown, 1989.
| 3 | Warrensburg | Margin: ½ | TrueNicks: A++ | $4,400 |
2008 | Bay Gelding | Pleasantly Perfect - While Rome Burns, Overskate
Sire: Pleasantly Perfect , Bay, 1998. Raced 4 years. 18 starts, 9 wins, $7,789,880. Lifetime: 128 yearlings sold, median $24,000.
Broodmare Sire: Overskate, Chestnut, 1975.
Others: All Born Sinners, $2,400; Pounce Into Spring, $1,200.
Scratched: Trappist Monk; True Awakening.
| Finish | Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Kick | Carlos H. Marquez, Jr. | Jose Corrales |
| 2 | Go to the Pulpit | Travis L. Dunkelberger | Peter Levine |
| 3 | Warrensburg | Forest Boyce | Donald H. Barr |
| 4 | All Born Sinners | Abel Castellano, Jr. | Jamie Ness |
| 5 | Pounce Into Spring | Grant Whitacre | Leslie G. Glazier |
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]