Third place finisher Riley Tucker stalked the pace in 3rd most of the way around under John Velazquez, moved up to second at the 1/8 pole but hung late. The Bill Mott trainee improved his record to 1 win, 3 seconds, and 2 thirds in 7 starts for owner Zayat Stables LLC.
2008 Keeneland Week 3
By Cindy Pierson Dulay, About.com Guide
2nd place finisher Samba Rooster and 3rd place finisher Riley Tucker
Second place finisher Samba Rooster (left) and third place finisher Riley Tucker (right) in the paddock at the 2008 Lexington Stakes
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Runner-up Samba Rooster sprinted clear and set a fast pace just off the rail under Garrett Gomez, leading up to the 1/16 pole. The Bob Baffert trainee improved his record to 1 win, 3 seconds, and 3 thirds in 6 starts for owners Lanni Family Trust and Mercedes Stable.
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