Jockey Rafael Bejarano added, "I was sitting in the lead and was so comfortable. We went in 24, 48 and 1:12, which is very comfortable for my horse. When we came to the turn, I saw (Cocoa Beach) was coming. I was afraid to let her go. When we got to the 1/8 pole, she was getting tired a little bit. I think the track made her tired, too."
2008 Beldame and Vosburgh Stakes
By Cindy Pierson Dulay, About.com Guide
Second place finisher Ginger Punch
Second place finisher and beaten favorite Ginger Punch heads out of the paddock before the 2008 Beldame Stakes
© Cindy Pierson Dulay
Trainer Bobby Frankel said, "It was the 1-hole; she had no choice but to do what she did. I don't think that is her favorite way of running. I don't think the inside was the best part. I would have loved to have been on the outside. That was all I was worried about."
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- Cocoa Beach wins the 2008 Beldame Stakes
- Cocoa Beach walks down Victory Lane
- Cocoa Beach in winner's circle
- Second place finisher Ginger Punch
- Third place finisher Lemon Drop Mom
- Black Seventeen wins the 2008 Vosburgh Stakes
- Black Seventeen walks down Victory Lane
- Black Seventeen in the winner's circle
- Second place finisher Fabulous Strike
- Third place finisher Kodiak Kowboy
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