Researcher (horse)

Researcher 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, 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 bought Researcher from Mr. Greenberg's estate, for an undisclosed sum.
A rare combination of stamina and speed, "Researcher is every horseman's dream..."—a "push button" horse, 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.
As of April 20, 2010, Researcher is listed as 2010's 4th Leading Money Earner 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.
No horse, in 2011, 2010, 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 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.

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 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
*1 mile - 1:49.94
*Won by 1 lengths
*Beyer Speed Figure - 108
*Equibase Speed Figure - 113APRIL 18, 2009
*1st Annual Charles Town Classic
*1 mile - 1:49.86
*Won by 2 lengths
*Beyer Speed Figure - 107
*Equibase Speed Figure - 133MARCH 28, 2009 --
*$40,000 Allowance Race
*1 mile - 1:49.76
*Won by 22 lengths
*Beyer Speed Figure - 106

Overall Charles Town Racing Record (as of 4-17-2010)

14: 12 - 2 - 0

Profile and statistics

Blood Horse Profile -

Pedigree

Videos

Charles Town Classic 2010, Charles Town - April 17, 2010
Charles Town Classic 2009, Charles Town - April 18, 2009
Queens Country Handicap, Aqueduct - December 13, 2008
HBPA Governor's Cup, Charles Town - October 16, 2009
HBPA Governor's Cup, Charles Town - October 17, 2008

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