Jockey Javier Castellano added, "I've been riding the horse a long time. I always feel comfortable with him. Today he was pretty sharp. He wanted to run and I let him go."
2008 Queen's Plate Day
By Cindy Pierson Dulay, About.com
Heros Reward in the winner's circle
Heros Reward in the winner's circle after the 2008 Scotts Highlander Stakes
© Cindy Pierson Dulay
Winning trainer Dale Capuano said, "I prefer him a little bit off the pace so he's got something to run at. When he's in front, he kind of fools around. He looks around, switches leads back and forth, doesn't really concentrate. It worked out well. Hopefully we'll be back for the Nearctic (October 4). We had good luck in that race last year and then maybe the Breeders' Cup (Turf Sprint)."
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- Not Bourbon wins the 2008 Queen's Plate
- Not Bourbon parades for the fans
- Not Bourbon in the winner's circle
- Queen's Plate trophy presentation
- Second place finisher Ginger Brew
- Third place finisher Solitaire
- Heros Reward wins the 2008 Scotts Highlander Stakes
- Heros Reward in the winner's circle
- Mission Approved wins the 2008 Singspiel Stakes
- Mission Approved in the winner's circle
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