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2009 Preakness Undercard Results

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Ravalo wins the Maryland Sprint Handicap (G3)
Ravalo wins the Maryland Sprint Handicap (G3)

Ravalo (outside) wins the Maryland Sprint Handicap (G3) over Silver Edition at Pimlico

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A field of 7 older horses sprinted 6 furlongs on the main track in the $100,000 Maryland Sprint Handicap (G3). Grand Traverse battled for the lead with Silver Edition through a quarter of 23.44 and half in 45.79. Entering the stretch, Grand Traverse tired while 8-5 favorite Ravalo, who raced in midpack fourth early, came up to challenge for the lead. Ravalo and Silver Edition battled through the final furlong but Ravalo held off Silver Edition by a head at the line, completing the trip in 1:09.95. It was 2 lengths back to Celtic Innis third.

Winning jockey John Velazquez said, "He's a nice horse and did a good job today. After the stumble, he settled in and I figured he was OK. At the 5/16 pole, I showed him the whip. He responded and I said, OK let's go. He had to run really hard all the way, and I give him all the credit."

Trainer Donald Barr added, "He's not an especially good gate horse and he didn't get off to the best start today. He stumbled and grabbed a quarter when someone came in front of him after the start. But he does have an awful lot of speed. and, but once he gets going, he's good to go."
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