THISTLEDOWN, North Randall, OH
| 1 | Only Boy | Margin: 4 | TrueNicks: C+ | $30,000 |
2008 | Bay Gelding | Political Folly - Loves Crusade, Crusader Sword
Sire: Political Folly, Bay, 1996. Raced 3 years. 20 starts, 2 wins, $98,230. Lifetime: 4 yearlings sold, median $700. In 2009: .43 AEI.
Broodmare Sire: Crusader Sword, Bay, 1985. In 2009: 1.16 AEI.
| 2 | Raise the Reward | Margin: 6½ | TrueNicks: A | $10,000 |
2006 | Dark Bay or Brown Gelding | Parents' Reward - Jump Raise, I'll Raise You One
Sire: Parents' Reward, Chestnut, 1998. Raced 3 years. 11 starts, 1 wins, $22,089. Lifetime: 1 yearlings sold, median $3,500. In 2009: 1.37 AEI.
Broodmare Sire: I'll Raise You One, Dark Bay or Brown, 1984. In 2009: .71 AEI.
| 3 | Catlaunch | Margin: 9¾ | TrueNicks: A++ | $5,000 |
2001 | Dark Bay or Brown Gelding | Noble Cat - Skilaunch, Relaunch
Sire: Noble Cat, Dark Bay or Brown, 1995. Raced 1 years. 5 starts, 1 wins, $39,992. Lifetime: 13 yearlings sold, median $4,000. In 2009: .89 AEI.
Broodmare Sire: Relaunch, Gray, 1976. In 2009: 2.66 AEI.
Others: Derby Day Storm, $2,500; Cradle Walk, $1,500; Beau Mec, $1,000; I'll Take Jacks; Tri Delta True.
| Finish | Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Only Boy | Jareth Loveberry | Larry Rivelli |
| 2 | Raise the Reward | Jacob Radosevich | Jeffrey A. Radosevich |
| 3 | Catlaunch | Luis J. Martinez, Jr. | Ivan Vazquez |
| 4 | Derby Day Storm | Rick L. Knott | Bryan Metz |
| 5 | Cradle Walk | Hector L. Rosario, Jr. | Ivan Vazquez |
| 6 | Beau Mec | Ernesto Oro | Jeffrey A. Radosevich |
| 7 | I'll Take Jacks | Jane M. Magrell | Mary L. Hurley |
| 8 | Tri Delta True | Walter De La Cruz | Nancy Thornton |
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