Jockey Cornelio Velasquez added, "My horse ran a big one, but the one that won is the big deal."
2008 Jockey Club Gold Cup
By Cindy Pierson Dulay, About.com Guide
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Third place finisher Merchant Marine
Third place finisher Merchant Marine in the post parade for the 2008 Jockey Club Gold Cup
© Cindy Pierson Dulay
Trainer H. Allen Jerkens said, "(Curlin) ran big. He loves the slop and he had everything his way. He is a great horse. My horse ran pretty good, but Curlin was the best."
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- Curlin wins the 2008 Jockey Club Gold Cup
- Curlin walks down Victory Lane
- Curlin in winner's circle
- Curlin in the paddock
- Curlin heads out of the paddock
- Curlin in the post parade
- Jockey Robby Albarado celebrates
- Second place finisher Wanderin Boy
- Third place finisher Merchant Marine
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