The win was Hill's first stakes victory at Saratoga and his first career Grade 1 win.
2008 Woodward and Forego Stakes
By Cindy Pierson Dulay, About.com Guide
First Defence in the paddock
First Defence enters the paddock before the 2008 Forego Stakes
© Vanessa Ng
Winning jockey Channing Hill said, "I tried to keep him a little off (the rail) on the backside because Johnny (Velazquez aboard Eternal Star) gave us so much room. Coming to the 3/8 pole, I figured everyone was going to have to start running to catch us. What a nice horse! He went 44 like he was going 47. He just cruised around there. I have to thank Mr. Frankel and the owners so much for putting me on this horse."
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- Curlin wins the 2008 Woodward Stakes
- Curlin in the winner's circle
- Curlin heads out for the post parade
- Curlin heads for the winner's circle
- Second place finisher Past the Point
- Third place finisher Wanderin Boy
- First Defence wins the 2008 Forego Stakes
- First Defence in the winner's circle
- First Defence in the paddock
- Beaten favorite and eighth place finisher Lucky Island
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