The Spend A Buck Stakes

$50,000

For Three-Year-Olds 

One Mile - Turf

Saturday, August 24, 2002    Race 9

Main Track: Fast       Turf Course: Good

Finish Wire:

Lord Abounding took the lead at the half mile pole from BK Dodger and led the field through three-quarters of a mile in 1:10.69. Jeb's Wild ran another half-length back in second as it was another two lengths back to BK Dodger in third position. As the field made its way through the lane Lord Abounding tried to hold off Jeb's Wild who was driving to the leader as the field neared the wire. At the wire Jeb's Wild got up by a full length to beat May Expectations, who closed well for second as it was another nose back to Lord Abounding who finished third. Jeb's Wild is a three-year-old bay colt owned by Thomas L. Croley, trained by Timothy A. Hills and was ridden by Abdiel Toribio.

Jeb's Wild edges out May Expectations for the victory in The Spend A Buck Stakes. 

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Final Results:

  22.81, 46.10, 1:10.69, 1:36.07

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The Malouf Auto Group Starter Series #4

$36,000

A Handicap For Three-Year-Olds And Upward Which Have

 Started For A Claiming Price Of $16,000 Or Less In 2001-2002

One And One Fourth Miles - Monmouth Turf Course (Moved To The Dirt)

Sunday, August 25, 2002    Race 8

Main Track: Fast    Turf Course: No Turf Racing

Finish Wire:

Royal Affirmed led the field through three-quarters in a moderate 1:13.27 as Personal Journey was running second but closing on the leader ready to take the lead. In the far turn Personal Journey took the lead and never looked back as he drew away from the field in the stretch to win by a large eighteen and three-quarter length margin. Bellwether who ran third early on finished a distant second as Royal Affirmed finished in third. Personal Journey is a five-year-old bark bay/brown horse owned by Quiet Winter Farm, trained by J. Willard Thompson and was ridden by Chuck C. Lopez.

Personal Journey with Chuck C. Lopez aboard wins the fourth leg of the Malouf Auto Group Starter Series.

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Final Results:

  25.04, 49.27, 1:13.27, 1:38.84, 2:06.24

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The Sorority Stakes

Grade III (The 48th Running)

$100,000

For Fillies, Two Years Old

Six Furlongs - Main Track

Sunday, August 25, 2002    Race 9

Main Track: Fast    Turf Course: No Turf Racing

Finish Wire:

Advancing Storm took the lead leaving the gate and carved out opening fractions of 21.62, 45.48 entering the stretch with a head length lead over Wild Snitch. Grand Natalie Rose was another two lengths back in third position. In deep stretch, Wild Snitch took the lead, after race leader Advancing Storm broke down in the stretch, and was then ridden out under a mild hand ride for a six and three-quarter length victory. Grand Natalie Rose ran second while Runaway Chanel was third. Wild Snitch is a two-year-old filly owned by New Farm, trained by Benjamin W. Perkins, Jr. and was ridden by Eibar Coa.

Wild Snitch wins The Grade III Sorority with Eibar Coa in the irons.

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Final Results:

   21.62, 45.48, 58.27, 1:11.09

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The Eleven North Handicap

$50,000

A Handicap For Fillies And Mares, Three Years Old

 And Upward Registered New Jersey Breds

Six Furlongs - Main Track

Wednesday, August 28, 2002    Race 8

Main Track: Fast    Turf Course: Firm

Finish Wire:

Fashion Idol led the field through an opening quarter mile in 21.86 but got shuffled back in the far turn before checking as Golden Made took the lead going three wide in the far turn running the half mile in 44.98. Misspent ran second a length and one-half behind and a head in front of Silent Serenade. In the stretch, Golden Made drew off to a seven and three-quarter length lead aggressively ridden to the wire. Mary's Nickle after a sluggish start closed slowly to get second as Silent Serenade was up for third. Golden Made is a four-year-old chestnut filly owned and trained by Debra Sones and was ridden by Eddie King, Jr.

Eddie King guides Golden Made to victory in The Eleven North Handicap.

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Final Results:

Scratched Horses: Sally Q, Sea Femma

   21.86, 44.98, 57.29, 1:10.32 

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The Friendly Lover Handicap

$50,000

A Handicap For Three-Year-Olds And Upward

 Registered New Jersey Breds

Six Furlongs - Main Track

Thursday, August 29, 2002    Race 8

Main Track: Sloppy    Turf Course: No Turf Racing

Finish Wire:

Dixie Two Thousand took the lead from the gate and led the field through opening fractions of 22.37 and 45.72 rating on the lead a length in front of H.M.S. Jackson running in second as Summer Swing ran in third position. In the stretch, Dixie Two Thousand, after running a bit wide in the turn, came back to the inside for the stretch run and drew off under a hand ride and won the Friendly Lover Handicap by five lengths on the wire. H.M.S. Jackson won a duel in the stretch with Summer Swing to take the place spot as Summer Swing settled for show. Dixie Two Thousand is a four-year-old chestnut colt owned by Colonial Farm, trained by J. Willard Thompson and was ridden by Chuck C. Lopez.

Dixie Two Thousand, with Chuck C. Lopez in the irons, wins The Friendly Lover Handicap..

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Final Results:

Scratched Horses: Icebreaker, Spectacular Slew

   22.37, 45.72, 57.70, 1:09.85

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The Miss Woodford Stakes

$50,000

For Fillies, Three Years Old

Six Furlongs - Main Track

Saturday, August 31, 2002    Race 8

Main Track: Fast    Turf Course: No Turf Racing

Finish Wire:

Al Max Diner led the field through an opening quarter mile in 22.13, a half-length in front of Miss Marni as it was another two lengths to Redhead Violet running in third position. Through the far turn, Miss Marni closed Al Max Diner's lead to a head as the leader ran the half mile in 45.32. In the stretch, Miss Marni ran past Al Max Diner and opened up a half-length but then was out finished at the wire by Maresha who closed well for the win stopping the tele-timer in 1:10.39. Miss Marni settled for second as Al Max Diner, after setting the early fractions, held on for third. Maresha is a three-year-old bay filly owned by D.J. Stable, trained by John Servis and was ridden by Eddie King, Jr.

Maresha, with Eddie King aboard, gets up at the wire to win The Miss Woodford Stakes.

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Final Results:

Scratched Horses: Wilzada, Bear in the House

   22.13, 45.32, 57.65, 1:10.39

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The Bob Harding Stakes

$50,000

For Three Year Olds And Upward

One Mile - Main Track

Saturday, August 31, 2002    Race 9

Main Track: Fast    Turf Course: No Turf Racing

Finish Wire:

Tempest Fugit dueled with Night Caller through the first half-mile exchanging the lead before running the half in 47.83. Night Caller ran second another length and one-half in front of Impressionist. In the far turn, Night Caller put his head back in front of Tempest Fugit and got three-quarters in 1:12.31. American Freedom was now two lengths back in third position. In the stretch, Night Caller tried to draw off with a length and one-half lead but at the wire held off a game Tempest Fugit by a neck to win The Bob Harding Stakes. Tempest Fugit ran second as Bail Out The King gained for third. Night Caller is a six-year-old chestnut horse owned by E&G Stables, trained by John S. McCaslin and was ridden by Orlando Bocachica.

Night Caller wins The Bob Harding Stakes with Orlando Bocachica aboard.

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Final Results:

Scratched Horses: Boastful, Pounding, Mus-If (GB), Autonomy (IRE), 

                             Sardaukar (GB), Broadway Snowman

   24.20, 47.83, 1:12.31, 1:37.95

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The Junior Champion Stakes

$50,000

For Fillies, Two Years Old

One Mile - Main Track

Sunday, September 1, 2002    Race 7

Main Track: Sloppy    Turf Course: No Turf Racing

Finish Wire:

Echo d'Or led the field through an opening half mile in 48.49 followed by Princess Lanique a head back running second as it was another length and one-half back to Final Round running in third. As the field ran through the far turn Princess Lanique took the lead by a half-length as Golden Number was now trying to make a run at the lead in front of Echo d'Or who was now back in third. In the stretch, Final Round took the lead and opened up by two lengths leaving Golden Numbers back in second. At the wire, Final Round stopped the tele-timer in a final time of 1:41.08, two and one-quarter lengths in front of Paisley Park who ran a game second as Golden Number ran third. Final Round is a two-year-old bay filly owned by G. Watts Humphrey, Jr., trained by George R. Arnold, II and was ridden by Jose Velez, Jr.

G. Watts Humphrey, Jr.'s, Final Round, winning the Junior Champion Stakes.

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Final Results:

Scratched Horses: Away to Go, Golden Show, Sweet Little Avie

   23.91, 48.49, 1:14.46, 1:41.08

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The Omnibus Stakes

$50,000

For Fillies And Mares, Three-Year-Olds And Upward

One Mile - Main Track

Sunday, September 1, 2002    Race 9

Main Track: Sloppy    Turf Course: No Turf Racing

Finish Wire:

Victory Ride led the field through the opening half-mile in 47.99 as Tap Dance pressed the pace a head back in second as it was another length and one-half back to Cocktailsandreams in third.  Gaelic Bay ran fourth trailing the field and never got in the race.  The leaders remained the same through three-quarters in 1:12.53 and in the stretch Victory Ride opened up to a two length lead.  At the wire Victory Ride won The Omnibus Stakes by two and one-half lengths in a final time of 1:38.08.  Tap Dance finished second as it was another six lengths back to Cocktailsandreams who finished third.  Victory Ride is a three-year-old bay filly owned by G. Watts Humphrey, Jr., trained by George R. Arnold, II and was ridden by Jose Velez, Jr.

Jose Velez, Jr. guides Victory Ride to the win in The Omnibus Stakes.

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Final Results:

Scratched Horses: Sluice, Laurica, Caught Out, Quick Blue, Quidnaskra, 

                             Silver Rail, Weekend Kaper, Platinum Tiara

  24.44, 47.99, 1:12.53, 1:38.08 

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