2009 High Hope Steeplechase Race Results
1st Race

The David Mullins Maiden Claimer
First: WHAT A PRIZE (NZ), ridden by Paddy Young, owned by Cary W. Jackson, trained by Doug Fout
Second: Sand Box Rules, ridden by Robert Walsh, owned by Kinross Farm, trained by Neil Morris
Third: I Know Its Not, ridden by William Dowling, owned by Mrs. S.K. Johnston, Jr., trained by Jack Fisher

2nd Race

The Woodford Reserve Starter Allowance
First: SLIP AWAY, ridden by Padge Whelan, owned by Kenneth L. Ramsey, trained by Thomas Voss
Second: Sunshine Numbers, ridden by Jody Petty,owned by Mrs. George M. Sensor, trained by Arch Kingsley Jr.
Third: Four Schools (IRE), ridden by Robert Walsh, owned by Mrs. George L. Ohrstrom Jr., trained by Richard Valentine

3rd Race

The Stoll Keenon Ogden/Keeneland/Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield/Broadview Buildings,
Sport of King's Maiden Hurdle

First: BLUE RIDER, ridden by Robert Walsh, owned by Whitewood Stable Inc., Trained by Richard Valentine
Second: Diamond Fever, ridden by Liam McVicar, Owned by Randleston Farm, Trained by Jimmy Day
Third: Phil Thetap - ridden by Danielle Hodsdon, Owned by Mrs. Thomas J. Walsh, Trained by Jonathan Sheppard

4th Race

The Hagyard Equine Medical Institute Jay Trump Timber
First: N J DEVIL, ridden by Robert Walsh, owned by Irvin S. Naylor, tTrained by Desmond Fogarty
Second: Dig This Hoss, ridden by Adam Helders, owned by Jubilee Stables, trained by Ted Thompson
Third: Harry's Firebolt, ridden by Paddy Young, owned by Magalen O. Bryant, trained by Doug Fout

5th Race

"Catch A Riding Star" Presented by KCTCS/NARA
Won by Jason Truett riding EASE a bay gelding, 5 yrs old, by E Dubai - Falconese

 
Awards
 

Jockey Award:

The Jonathan Kiser Perpetual Trophy - Winner: Robert Walsh
Is awarded to the jockey who wins the most jump races at High Hope, thanks to the generosity of Kenneth L. and Sarah K. Ramsey of Ramsey Farm, Nicholasville, Kentucky and sponsored this year by Rick Nunnelley and Charley Stivers, both High Hope board members. The winner will receive $1,000 and a Julep Cup. The winner’s name will be engraved on a perpetual trophy.

Trainer Award:

The KBC International Trainer Bonus Awards - Winner: Thomas Voss
KBC International sponsored Trainer’s bonuses awarded to the three most successful trainers of the day- $1,000, $500, and $250 on a points system as follows: 4 points for the winner, 3 points for second and 2 points for third, and 1 point for each starter.

Shipper's Award:
A shipper’s award of $200 will be given to any non-placing horse shipped more than 300 miles for the High Hope Races.