Tampa Bay Downs
| 1 | Royal Hill | Margin: neck | TrueNicks: A+ | $12,540 |
2007 | Bay Horse | Royal Academy - Shingalana, Jolie's Halo
Sire: Royal Academy, Bay, 1987. Raced 2 years. 7 starts, 4 wins, $758,994. Lifetime: 714 yearlings sold, median $40,974.
Broodmare Sire: Jolie's Halo, Dark Bay or Brown, 1987.
| 2 | Alajwad Dancer | Margin: 2½ | TrueNicks: C | $4,080 |
2007 | Dark Bay or Brown Gelding | Alajwad - Marataya's Dancer, Thorn Dance
Sire: Alajwad, Chestnut, 2000. Raced 1 years. 6 starts, 2 wins, $77,445. Lifetime: 22 yearlings sold, median $4,500.
Broodmare Sire: Thorn Dance, Bay, 1986. In 2009: .66 AEI.
| 3 | Ridin' Wild | Margin: 3¼ | TrueNicks: C | $1,740 |
2009 | Bay Gelding | Mutakddim - Septieme Etoile, Septieme Ciel
Sire: Mutakddim, Chestnut, 1991. Raced 3 years. 17 starts, 5 wins, $126,174. Lifetime: 257 yearlings sold, median $15,000.
Broodmare Sire: Septieme Ciel, Bay, 1987.
Others: Smarts, $1,044; Thegames a Bustout, $174; The Best Glacier, $174; Osceola Prince, $174; Harrison Bay, $174.
Scratched: Radiohead (GB); Departures.
| Finish | Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Hill | Ronald Dale Allen, Jr. | Cathy Rountree |
| 2 | Alajwad Dancer | Carlos Villasana | Kathleen A. Guciardo |
| 3 | Ridin' Wild | Fernando De La Cruz | R. Gary Patrick |
| 4 | Smarts | Scott Spieth | Jonathan E. Sheppard |
| 5 | Thegames a Bustout | Walter De La Cruz | Nabu Morales |
| 6 | The Best Glacier | Antonio A. Gallardo | Antonio Sano |
| 7 | Osceola Prince | Angel Serpa | Jane Cibelli |
| 8 | Harrison Bay | Jose Angel Garcia | Stanley I. Gold |
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