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2008 Louisiana Derby Preview Day Part 2

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Indian Blessing in the winner's circle

Indian Blessing in the winner's circle

Indian Blessing in the winner's circle after the 2008 Silverbulletday Stakes at the Fair Grounds

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Winning jockey Garrett Gomez said, "She relaxed very nice coming off the Santa Ynez. She has to learn how to handle two turns. I think she can because she's a smart filly. She got a little tired with the super-long stretch at the 1/16 pole."

Trainer Bob Baffert added, "She liked that dirt. It was exciting to see. She handled a lot today. She showed today she can get the distance. (Garrett Gomez) took hold of her early. I think she likes two turns better. We'll see how she is after the race, and we may come back (for the Fair Grounds Oaks)."

Baffert not only trained the race's namesake, Silverbulletday, who won this race in 1999 (then known as the Davona Dale) as well as the Fair Grounds Oaks, but he trained both of Indian Blessing's parents, Indian Charlie and Shameful.

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