11-1 fourth choice Starticus held a short early lead under regular rider Corey Fraser, opened up a 1 length lead into the stretch, but gave way late finishing third beaten 3/4 lengths. The Ralph Biamonte trainee improved his record to 4 wins, 2 seconds, and 2 thirds in 10 starts, earning $246,773 for owner Danny Lococo.
2008 E.P. Taylor, Nearctic, and Summer Stakes
By Cindy Pierson Dulay, About.com Guide
Down the stretch in the Nearctic
Down the stretch in the 2008 Nearctic Stakes at Woodbine with winner True to Tradition in the center, 2nd place finisher Rouse the Cat on the rallying on the outside, and 3rd place finisher Sarticus on the rail.
© Cindy Pierson Dulay
Rouse the Cat, the 52-1 second-longest shot on the board saved ground on the rail in fourth just 2 lengths off the pace under regular rider Chris Van Hassel, then rallied well, just missing by a nose. The Ollie Figgins trainee improved his record to 7 wins, 2 seconds, and 3 thirds in 16 starts, earning $281,300 for owner Ray M. Pennington III.
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- Folk Opera wins the 2008 E.P. Taylor Stakes
- Folk Opera parades
- Dettori makes his flying dismount
- Second place finisher Callwood Dancer
- Third place finisher Sealy Hill
- True to Tradition wins the 2008 Nearctic Stakes
- True to Tradition in the winner's circle
- Down the stretch in the Nearctic
- Grand Adventure wins the 2008 Summer Stakes
- Grand Adventure in the winner's circle
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