Trainer Shug McGaughey added, "I knew it was a laboring turf course. If she fired, we didn't know if she would be able to get there or not. We didn't know that until the final jump at the wire. I was pleased with the race. The turf course is pretty grueling. She relaxed good today, which had been a problem in a couple of her other races. So, hopefully, we're back on track."
2008 Gazelle Stakes and Noble Damsel Handicap
By Cindy Pierson Dulay, About.com
Criminologist in the winner's circle
Criminologist in the winner's circle after the 2008 Noble Damsel Handicap
© Vanessa Ng
Winning jockey Edgar Prado said, "She gave me a nice kick. She was nice and professional. The other horse was very game. It was a great effort from my horse."
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- Music Note wins the 2008 Gazelle Stakes
- Music Note walks down Victory Lane
- Music Note in the winner's circle
- Second place finisher Hamsa
- Third place finisher Awesome I Am
- Criminologist wins the 2008 Noble Damsel Handicap
- Criminologist in the winner's circle
- Second place finisher Waquoit's Love
- Third place finisher Sefroua
- Pascal wins the 2008 Allied Forces Stakes
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