Prairie Meadows victory for Stonehouse

The Prairie Meadows Handicap was held on Saturday, 12 September 2009, at the Prairie Meadows Racetrack in Iowa. It is a horse racing event that has a purse of $75 000 and is for thoroughbred horses. Incepted in 1989, this event has always attracted a large number spectators and a wonderful field of competitors. The Prairie Meadows Racetrack is also a casino that offers patrons the opportunity to make use of the slot machines, and features thoroughbred horse racing, harness racing and quarter horse racing. On Saturday, the racetrack was filled with spectators, and the Prairie Meadows Handicap delivered a few unexpected surprises.

Richard’s Kid wins Pacific Classic

The Pacific Classic Stakes is a Grade 1 event that is hosted by the Del Mar Racecourse every year, and is for three year old horses and older. With a purse of $1 million, the Pacific Classic Stakes attract a number of great racehorses and their owners, and this year was no different. Even though there was a tough group of contenders in the starting gates on Sunday 6 September 2009, it was the long shot, Richard’s Kid, which took everyone by surprise and won the 2009 Pacific Classic Stakes.

Rachel Alexandra rules the Woodward

Rachel Alexandra became a racing sensation on 16 May 2009, when she swept past her male counterparts at the prestigious Preakness Stakes and became the first filly since 1926, to win this leg of the Triple Crown. It was a momentous occasion not only for Rachel Alexandra and her connections, but for horse racing. A filly had arrived on the horse racing circuit that was taking the industry by storm. And on Saturday, 5 September 2009, the tension at the Woodward Stakes mounted, as everyone waited eagerly to see if Rachel Alexandra could again, be victorious against her male competitors.

A look at the Lake Placid Stakes

The Lake Placid Stakes is a Grade 2 event for three year old fillies that is held at the Saratoga Racecourse in Saratoga Springs. It has a purse of $150 000 and this year, the contender field was filled with talented and noteworthy horses. Spectators ensured that they were at the racecourse early to secure their seats and tickets, and patiently waited to the eighth race of the day, where the race favorites fell short of performing and Shared Account came out of nowhere to win the Lake Placid Stakes on a less than ideal rain soaked track surface.

Sea The Stars growing Stronger

His cool and calm demeanor would make most people wonder, if Sea The Stars has any fire in him, to win big horse racing events. But he has proven that one does not need fire to be victorious, winning all six of the last career starts in his quiet and composed way. His victories are even more astounding, as four consecutive Group 1 wins has definitely caught the attention of the horse racing community and of racing enthusiasts. On Tuesday, 18 August 2009, Sea The Stars ran home in first place during the Juddmonte International, boosting his career and showcasing his phenomenal racing talent.

Uncle T Seven delivers at Saratoga

The New York Stallion Stakes Series was created exclusively for horses that are New York sired and offers twelve stakes races for these horses to compete in. On Wednesday, 12 August 2009, the New York Stallion Cab Calloway Stakes was hosted by the Saratoga Racecourse, and had quite a surprise in store for spectators. Just as they thought the race was won, a horse by the name of Uncle T Seven delivered a breathtaking performance, to fight his way from last position to victory.

Whitney victory for Bullsbay

The Whitney Handicap is one of the most popular horse racing events on the racing calendar, as it is not only a wonderful Grade 1 event, but winning Whitney Handicap automatically secures the victorious horse a position in the Breeders’ Cup Classic. Commentator, the race favorite was aiming to become one of the few horses to win the Whitney Handicap three times, but glory was not meant to be for the courageous eight year old, as Bullsbay stormed the finish line and secured the victory.

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