FROM THE HORSES MOUTH
Contact: David Mattice
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A look back and ahead…
Bob’s Big Hope became the first 6-time winner of the 2009 meet on Monday. The 6-year-old gelding won the fourth race under jockey John Grabowski for trainer James Acquilano. He is a clear leader in the win category over eleven horses who are tied for second with four victories on the season.
Too Tough Pete continues to be a profitable claim for owner John Salvato and trainer Michael S. Ferraro. The 4-year-old gelding defeated a classy field by two lengths in Monday’s sixth race which included the only 2009 multiple Finger Lakes stakes winner Mr. Windjammer. He has earned a total of $45,400 in four starts for his new barn since being claimed for $15,000 on June 5.
Longshot of the Week: Fiddlers Dubai scored a narrow victory in Saturday’s ninth race to give trainer Frank Czudak his second career win. The 28-1 outsider dug in late to earn a nose victory under apprentice jockey Richard Torres.
News and Notes
Davila, Jr. / Grabowski watch:
John Davila, Jr. won five races during the weekend to secure a slight lead over John Grabowski in the jockey standings. He currently leads Grabowski by three wins after 103 racing days.Jockey Multiple Wins: Friday, 9/4: Rodriguez (3)…Saturday, 9/5: J. Davila, Jr. (3)…Castillo (2)…Sunday, 9/6: J. Davila, Jr. (2)…Monday, 9/7: Grabowski (2)…C. Velasquez (2) … Tuesday, 9/8: Carr (2)…Yang (2).
Trainer Multiple Wins: Friday, 9/4: LeCesse (2)…Saturday, 9/5: C. Englehart (4)…Sunday, 9/6: C. Englehart (2)…Monday, 9/7: Brown (2)…Tuesday, 9/8: M.A. Ferraro (2).
Upcoming
Sundays in September / N.F.L. Sundays: Simulcast Wagering, plus all of the N.F.L. action is available in the Upper Grandstand via the NFL Sunday Ticket.
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