Researcher (horse)
| Researcher | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Two Smart |
| Grandsire | Two Punch |
| Dam | Wild Magnolia |
| Damsire | Apalachee |
| Sex | Gelding |
| Foaled | 2004 |
| Country | USA |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | Virginia Tech Foundation, Inc. |
| Owner | Rutledge Farm |
| Trainer | Jeff Runco |
| Record | 26: 13-6-2 (as of April 17, 2010) |
| Earnings | US$1,400,129 |
| Major wins | |
| Charles Town Classic (2010) Charles Town Classic (2009) | |
Researcher (foaled May 5, 2004, in Virginia) is a Thoroughbred racehorse competing mostly in the United States. Bred by the Virginia Tech Foundation, Inc.
A horse from the most humble beginnings [1], Researcher was bought by Rutledge Farm (Mr. Hermen Greenberg) as a $5,000 charitable donation [2] to the Virginia Tech Foundation's M.A.R.E Center, in Middleburg, Virginia.
A rare combination of stamina and speed, "Researcher is every horseman's dream." Researcher is a "push button" horse[3], known for his adaptability.
Millionaire Status
"Researcher" became a "millionaire" on April 17, 2010, when he earned $600,000 for winning the 2nd Annual $1 Million Charles Town Classic. (He had previously earned $800,129.)
As of April 20, 2010, "Researcher" is listed as 2010's 4th Leading Money Earner[4] in North America.
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 2009, 2008, 2007, or 2006, has run a faster Equibase Speed Figure.
Charles Town Classic
Researcher was the lone local horse, in a 10-horse field, when he beat legendary Commentator to steal the show[5] 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[6], in the 2nd Annual $1 million Charles Town Classic by winning over a game Awesome Gem. His time was just a fraction off the record he set in 2009.
Major Wins and Track Records
- APRIL 17, 2010 video
- 2nd Annual $1 Million Charles Town Classic
- 1 1/8 mile - 1:49.94
- Won by 1 3/4 lengths
- Beyer Speed Figure - 108
- Equibase Speed Figure - 113
- APRIL 18, 2009 video
- 1st Annual Charles Town Classic
- 1 1/8 mile - 1:49.86
- Won by 2 1/4 lengths
- Beyer Speed Figure - 107
- Equibase Speed Figure - 133
- MARCH 28, 2009 -- (A New Track Record)[7]
- $40,000 Allowance Race
- 1 1/8 mile - 1:49.76
- Won by 22 1/4 lengths
- Beyer Speed Figure - 106
Hometown Hero (Charles Town)
The $1 Million Charles Town Classic is a newer race, inaugurated in 2009. That means that it's only been run twice. Outstanding is that "Reseacher" has won both times.
It's hard to beat the king in his own castle. (Charles Town.)
Overall Charles Town Racing Record (as of 4-17-2010)
14:12-2-0 (14 starts: 12 wins - 2 places - 0 shows)
2010 (6 Years Old)
Race Record -- 2:2-0-0 (as of 4-17-2010)
- APRIL 17, 2010
- 2nd Annual Charles Town classic
- $1 Million
- 1 1/8 mile - 1:49.4
- 1st by 2 1/2 lengths
- Beyer Speed Figure - 108
- MARCH 27, 2010
- Optional Claiming (Prep Race)
- $50,000
- 1 1/16 mile - 1:45.1
- 1st by 6 1/2 lengths
- Beyer Speed Figure - 106
2009 (5 Years Old)
Race Record -- 3:3-0-0
- OCTOBER 16, 2009
- HBPA Governor's Cup
- $51,000
- 1 1/8 mile - 1:51.1
- 1st by 14 1/2 lengths
- Beyer Speed Figure - 108
- APRIL 18, 2009
- Inaugural Charles Town Classic
- $615,000 (Tiered purse, Grade 1 Winners get $1,000,000, on down to non-graded winners who get $500,000.)
- 1 1/8 mile - 1:49.4
- 1st by 2 1/4 lengths
- Beyer Speed Figure - 107
- MARCH 28, 2009
- Allowance
- $40,000
- 1 1/8 mile - 1:49.3
- 1st by 22 1/4 lengths
- Beyer Speed Figure - 106
2008 (4 Years Old)
Race Record -- 3:2-1-0
- OCTOBER 17, 2008
- HBPA Governor's Cup
- $51,000
- 1 1/8 mile - 1:51.2
- 1st by 14 lengths
- Beyer Speed Figure - 101
- MAY 3, 2008
- Handicap Race
- $40,000
- 1 1/8 mile - 1:53.2
- 1st by 7 lengths
- Beyer Speed Figure - 82
- MARCH 8, 2008
- Allowance
- $35,000
- 1 1/8 mile - 1:55.0
- 2nd by 1 1/2 lengths
- Beyer Speed Figure - 96
2007 (3 Years Old)
Race Record -- 4:3-1-0
- DECEMBER 29, 2007
- Optional Claiming
- $25,000
- 1 1/8 mile - 1:50.2
- 1st by 6 1/4 lengths
- Beyer Speed Figure - 97
- NOVEMBER 30, 2007
- Optional Claiming
- $25,000
- 1 1/8 mile - 1:53.4
- 2nd by 2 1/2 lengths
- Speed Figure - 78
- OCTOBER 5, 2007
- Allowance
- $27,000
- 6 1/2 furlongs - 1:19.4
- 1st by 2 lengths
- Beyer Speed Figure - 78
- MARCH 15, 2007
- Allowance
- $27,000
- 6 1/2 furlongs - 1:22.1
- 1st by 12 lengths
- Beyer Speed Figure - 37
2006 (2 Years Old)
Race Record -- 2:2-0-0
- DECEMBER 31, 2006
- Allowance
- $27,000
- 7 furlongs - 1:27.2
- 1st by 2 lengths
- Beyer Speed Figure - 63
- DECEMBER 1, 2006
- Maiden Special Weight
- $25,000
- 7 furlongs - 1:29.3
- 1st by 8 1/2 Lengths
- Beyer Speed Figure - 54
News
- Thoroughbred Time - Local Star Shines Again In Charles Town Classic
- Blood Horse - Another Classic Victory By Researcher
- BrisNet - Researcher Delivers Title Defense In Charles Town Classic
- Blood Horse - Researcher Goes For CT Classic Repeat
- ESPN - "Researcher Takes CT Classic"
- Blood Horse - Researcher Right At Home In CT Classic
- Thoroughbred Times - "Researcher Outshines Commentator at Charles Town"
- Daily Racing Form - Researcher Does Hokies Proud
- Blood Horse - Researcher Finds Queens County Formula
- Blood Horse - Big Names Nominated to Charles Town Classic
- Equibase - Researcher's 133 is 2009's fastest Equibase Speed Figure.
Profile and Statistics
- Blood Horse Profile - [8]
Pedigree
| Sire Two Smart (USA) 1994 |
Two Punch (USA) 1983 |
Mr. Prospector (USA) 1970 |
Raise A Native (USA) 1961 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Digger (USA) 1962 | |||
| Heavenly Cause (USA) 1978 |
Grey Dawn (FR) 1962 | ||
| Lady Dulcinea (USA) 1963 | |||
| Dancing Smart (USA) 1985 |
Smarten (USA) 1976 |
Cyane (USA) 1959 | |
| Smartaire (USA) 1962 | |||
| Dancing Dame (USA) 1977 |
Dancing Count (CAN) 1968 | ||
| Dorit (USA) 1971 | |||
| Dam Wild Magnolia 1985 |
Apalachee (USA) 1971 |
Round Table (USA) 1954 |
Princequillo (IRE) 1940 |
| Knights Daughter (GB) 1941 | |||
| Moccasin (USA) 1963 |
Nantallah (USA) 1953 | ||
| Rough Shod (GB) 1944 | |||
| Red Tape (USA) 1988 |
Red Ryder (USA) 1976 |
Raise a Native (USA) 1961 | |
| Gold Digger (USA) 1962 | |||
| Over The Side (USA) 1975 |
Candy Spots (USA) (1960) | ||
| Pitch And Roll (USA) (1964) |
Videos
- Charles Town Classic 2010 Video, Charles Town - April 17, 2010
- Charles Town Classic 2009 Video, Charles Town - April 18, 2009
- Queens Country Handicap Video, Aqueduct - December 13, 2008
- HBPA Governor's Cup Video, Charles Town - October 16, 2009
- HBPA Governor's Cup Video, Charles Town - October 17, 2008
Links
- Fan Page on FaceBook