Researcher (horse)
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| Researcher | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Two Smart |
| Grandsire | Two Punch |
| Dam | Wild Magnolia |
| Damsire | Apalachee |
| Sex | Gelding |
| Foaled | 2004 |
| Country | United States |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | Virginia Tech Foundation, Inc. |
| Owner | Rutledge Farm |
| Trainer | Jeff Runco |
| Record | 27: 13-6-2 |
| Earnings | $1,379,379 |
| Major wins | |
| Charles Town Classic (2009, 2010) | |
| Awards | |
| 2009 Champion Virginia-bred Older Male | |
Researcher (foaled May 5, 2004, in Virginia) is a Thoroughbred racehorse who competed mostly in the United States. He was bred by the Virginia Tech Foundation, Inc.
A horse from the most humble beginnings , Researcher was bought by Rutledge Farm (Mr. Hermen Greenberg), in 2005, as a $5,000 charitable donation to the Virginia Tech Foundation's M.A.R.E Center, in Middleburg, Virginia. One year after winning the 1st Charles Town Classic, and only a few days before winning the 2nd Charles Town Classic, April 16, 2010, Mr. Zohar Ben-Dov (Kinross Farm) bought Researcher from Mr. Greenberg's estate, for an undisclosed sum. (Mr. Greenberg died February 28, 2010.)
A rare combination of stamina and speed, "Researcher is every horseman's dream..."—a "push button" horse , known for his adaptability.
2009's Highest Speed Figure
Researcher earned a record 133 Equibase Speed Figure in 2009's Inaugural Charles Town Classic.
- His 133 Speed Figure was higher than any other horse competing in any other 2009 race in North America. (2009 Breeders' Cup Classic champion Zenyatta only scored a 127, and Rachael Alexandra only scored a 121 in both the 2009 Kentucky Oaks and Haskell Invitational.)
- No horse, in 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, or 2006, has run a faster Equibase Speed Figure. (note: Equibase Speed Figures are only available, as far back as 2006, online.)
Charles Town Classic
Researcher was the lone local horse, in a 10-horse field, when he beat Commentator to steal the show at Charles Town Races and Slots, winning the 1st Annual Charles Town Classic, on April 18, 2009.
On April 17, 2010, Researcher defended his title , in the 2nd Annual $1 million Charles Town Classic by winning over a game Awesome Gem. His time was just a fraction off the track's record he set on 3/28/2009.repeated
Awards
The late Hermen Greenberg's Researcher was named 2009 Champion Virginia-bred Older Male on the strength of his wins in the 2009 $500,000 Charles Town Classic Stakes (L) and his second-place finish in the 2009 $100,000 Queens Country Handicap Gr. III at Aqueduct. By Two Smart, out of Wild Magnolia by Apalachee, Researcher won four other West Virginia stakes races while earning $492,859 for 2009.
Major Wins and Track Records
- APRIL 17, 2010
- 2nd Annual $1 Million Charles Town Classic
- 11⁄8 mile - 1:49.94
- Won by 13⁄4 lengths
- Beyer Speed Figure - 108
- Equibase Speed Figure - 113
- APRIL 18, 2009
- 1st Annual Charles Town Classic
- 11⁄8 mile - 1:49.86
- Won by 21⁄4 lengths
- Beyer Speed Figure - 107
- Equibase Speed Figure - 133
- MARCH 28, 2009 -- (A New Track Record)
- $40,000 Allowance Race
- 11⁄8 mile - 1:49.76
- Won by 221⁄4 lengths
- Beyer Speed Figure - 106
Overall Charles Town Racing Record (as of 4-17-2010)
14: 12 - 2 - 0 (14 starts: 12 wins - 2 places - 0 shows)
