Trainer Saeed bin Suroor said, "Little Belle had not run since May (when second to Proud Spell in the Kentucky Oaks) and she needed the race. This race will set her up for her next race. Both of them will go to the Alabama."
2008 Coaching Club American Oaks
By Cindy Pierson Dulay, About.com
Second place finisher Little Belle
Second place finisher Little Belle in the post parade for the 2008 Coaching Club American Oaks at Belmont Park
© Vanessa Ng
Regular rider Rajiv Maragh kept Little Belle under a firm hold on the outside the whole way, passing the tiring pacesetters on the turn to get second money. The daughter of A.P. Indy improved her record to 3 wins, 3 seconds, and 1 third in 8 starts, earning $579,395 for owner Godolphin Racing LLC.
Prev
- Music Note wins the 2008 Coaching Club American Oaks
- Music Note takes her walk down Victory Lane
- Music Note in the winner's circle
- Music Note heads back to the barn
- Second place finisher Little Belle
- Third place finisher Flaming Slew
Elsewhere on the Web
Explore Horse Racing
Must Reads
About.com Special Features
Learn to Pitch
Strike out the competition with these step-by-step pictorials. More >
Introduction to Pilates
Learning Pilates fundamentals can help you get the most out of your exercise regime. More >
©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.
All rights reserved.