2008 Ballerina Stakes

By Cindy Pierson Dulay, About.com Guide

Winning jockey Alonso Quinonez, also celebrating his first Saratoga win, said, "It was my first time here and my first win, so I am excited. What can I say? I just followed instructions. I was a good passenger. She just did it all. We had it all mapped out. We said, 'Just let her break.' She relaxes pretty good when she is behind horses; when she's not, she wants to go. So, I just kept her behind horses, and she was perfect. When we turned for home, we angled to the outside and took off."

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• Intangaroo wins the 2008 Ballerina Stakes
• Intangaroo in the winner's circle
• Intangaroo returns after the race
• Second place finisher Miraculous Miss
• Third place finisher Sugar Swirl

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