Penn National
| 1 | Ill Conceived | Margin: nose | TrueNicks: B | $21,000 |
2009 | Dark Bay or Brown Colt | Spanish Steps - Catsuit, Sir Cat
Sire: Spanish Steps , Dark Bay or Brown, 2001. Lifetime: 63 yearlings sold, median $6,500.
Broodmare Sire: Sir Cat, Dark Bay or Brown, 1993. In 2009: 1.28 AEI.
| 2 | Moonstruck Cowboy | Margin: ¾ | TrueNicks: A | $7,000 |
2008 | Chestnut Gelding | Two Punch - Odner's Jewel, Chief's Crown
Sire: Two Punch, Roan, 1983. Raced 2 years. 8 starts, 4 wins, $89,795. Lifetime: 452 yearlings sold, median $34,000.
Broodmare Sire: Chief's Crown, Bay, 1982.
| 3 | Cortado | Margin: 1¾ | TrueNicks: A++ | $3,850 |
2008 | Dark Bay or Brown Gelding | Saarland - Cinderella Story, Dehere
Sire: Saarland, Bay, 1999. Raced 4 years. 21 starts, 5 wins, $595,250. Lifetime: 96 yearlings sold, median $15,000.
Broodmare Sire: Dehere, Bay, 1991.
Others: Proud Valay, $2,100; Holy Snip, $1,050; Deployment; Oneinthedark.
Scratched: E. Espee; Miami Mako; Major Highway.
| Finish | Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ill Conceived | Stewart Elliott | John C. Servis |
| 2 | Moonstruck Cowboy | Kaylia Albright | John G. Locke |
| 3 | Cortado | David Cora | Bruce N. Levine |
| 4 | Proud Valay | Rosario Montanez | Ronald J. Dandy |
| 5 | Holy Snip | Matthew Rispoli | Robert A. Wolfe, Jr. |
| 6 | Deployment | Harry Vega | Rodrigo Madrigal, Sr. |
| 7 | Oneinthedark | Jordano Tunon | Timothy C. Kreiser |
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]