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2009 Woodbine Mile Results

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Ventura in the stretch
Ventura in the stretch

Ventura seems to be checking out the grandstand during the stretch run of the 2009 Woodbine Mile

© Cindy Pierson Dulay
Ventura is the first female winner of the Woodbine Mile in its 13-year history, and she is the first horse to win the event after finishing second the previous year.

Farm manager for winning owner-breeder Juddmonte Farm Garrett O'Rourke said, "Great credit to Bobby (Frankel, trainer) and all the crew, and having her ready of her layoff. She is one of his very favorites, she is a super mare, she is so full of spit and vinegar, and she came here today, and went one race better than that. The ground made definitely made a difference today, she got a fantastic turn of foot, and Garrett (Gomez) rode her perfectly."

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