Jockey Alan Garcia said, "There was a little more pace than last time. My horse, he came flying." The win gave Garcia five on the card, including the Bernard Baruch aboard Shakis. He added, "That's so great. I can't believe it."
2008 Travers and King's Bishop Stakes
By Cindy Pierson Dulay, About.com Guide
Visionaire heads for the winner's circle
Visionaire heads for the winner's circle after the 2008 King's Bishop Stakes led by Barry Irwin of Team Valor on the left.
© Vanessa Ng
Winning trainer Michael Matz said, "It made me a little bit nervous when he was that far back, but when I saw the 44 and 1:09, and knowing the last time he got up at 6 1/2 furlongs, I didn't know if he was going to win, but I knew then he'd make a run of it. The horse has just one style of running and it can get a little nerve-wracking. All these horses were real good. They all had big numbers. We just had a horse with a lot of heart and he proved it today. We're going to enjoy this one for a while."
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- Colonel John wins the 2008 Travers Stakes
- Colonel John in the winner's circle
- Colonel John returns after the race
- Colonel John in the post parade
- Second place finisher Mambo in Seattle
- Third place finisher Pyro
- Visionaire wins the 2008 King's Bishop Stakes
- Visionaire heads for the winner's circle
- Second place finisher Desert Key
- Third place finisher I'm So Lucky
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