PENN NATIONAL, Grantville, PA
| 1 | Filare l'Oro | Margin: ¾ | TrueNicks: A++ | $60,000 |
2009 | Bay Filly | Hard Spun - Elusive Gold, Strike the Gold
Sire: Hard Spun , Bay, 2004. Raced 2 years. 13 starts, 7 wins, $2,673,470. Lifetime: 249 yearlings sold, median $53,475.
Broodmare Sire: Strike the Gold, Chestnut, 1988. In 2009: 1.02 AEI.
Sale History:
Keeneland Association September 2010 Yearling Sale, $18,000.
| 2 | Welcome Dance | Margin: 1 | TrueNicks: C | $20,000 |
2009 | Chestnut Filly | Henny Hughes - Choreograph, Dynaformer
Sire: Henny Hughes , Chestnut, 2003. Lifetime: 268 yearlings sold, median $20,000.
Broodmare Sire: Dynaformer, Dark Bay or Brown, 1985.
| 3 | Isla | Margin: 4¼ | TrueNicks: A++ | $11,000 |
2009 | Bay Filly | Unbridled's Song - Wishful Splendor, Smart Strike
Sire: Unbridled's Song , Gray or Roan, 1993. Raced 3 years. 12 starts, 5 wins, $1,311,800. Lifetime: 666 yearlings sold, median $200,000.
Broodmare Sire: Smart Strike , Bay, 1992.
Others: Wicked Mizz, $6,000; Seanchai, $3,000; Chernomorochka.
Scratched: Colonial Flag; Runaway Liz; Zucchini Flower.
| Finish | Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Filare l'Oro | Wesley Ho | John J. Robb |
| 2 | Welcome Dance | Joseph Rocco, Jr. | Michael R. Matz |
| 3 | Isla | Luis Garcia | Leigh Delacour |
| 4 | Wicked Mizz | Stewart Elliott | Anthony W. Dutrow |
| 5 | Seanchai | Kendrick Carmouche | Leigh Delacour |
| 6 | Chernomorochka | Matthew Rispoli | Robert Fiesman |
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