MOUNTAINEER CASINO RACETRACK & RESORT, Chester, WV
| 1 | Salinja | Margin: ¾ | $51,425 |
2002 | Bay Gelding | Boundary - Lasha, Rahy
Sire: Boundary, Bay, 1990. Raced 2 years. 8 starts, 6 wins, $217,777. Lifetime: 201 yearlings sold, median $32,000.
Broodmare Sire: Rahy, Chestnut, 1985.
Sale History:
Keeneland 2003 September Yearling Sale, $90,000.
Keeneland 2002 November Breeding Stock Sale, $85,000.
| 2 | Jungle Fighter | Margin: 2¾ | $17,000 |
2001 | Bay Gelding | Wild Rush - Joustabout, Apalachee
Sire: Wild Rush, Bay, 1994. Raced 3 years. 16 starts, 8 wins, $1,386,302. Lifetime: 164 yearlings sold, median $33,030.
Broodmare Sire: Apalachee, Bay, 1971. In 2009: 1.52 AEI.
| 3 | Buckeye Buddy | Margin: 10½ | $8,500 |
2002 | Dark Bay or Brown Gelding | Horse Chestnut (SAF) - Classic Collection, General Meeting
Sire: Horse Chestnut (SAF), Chestnut, 1995. Raced 3 years. 10 starts, 9 wins, $474,036. Lifetime: 186 yearlings sold, median $20,000.
Broodmare Sire: General Meeting, Bay, 1988.
Others: Medigating (FR), $4,250; Bairds Village, $2,125; Yes He's Best, $1,275; A. P. Xcellent, $425.
Scratched: Guardianofthenorth; Chief Thief; Western Skyline; Major Rhythm; Puppeteer (GB).
| Finish | Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salinja | Garrett K. Gomez | H. Graham Motion |
| 2 | Jungle Fighter | Jorge F. Chavez | Justin J. Nixon |
| 3 | Buckeye Buddy | John McKee | William R. Connelly |
| 4 | Medigating (FR) | Fredy Peltroche | Jerry L. Norwood |
| 5 | Bairds Village | Luis Antonio Gonzalez | James T. White |
| 6 | Yes He's Best | Dana G. Whitney | William Don Bennett |
| 7 | A. P. Xcellent | Jesus Lopez Castanon | Niall M. O'Callaghan |
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