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Whirlie Bertie wins Gardenia

By Marty McGee
Daily Racing Form

Saturday, August 15, 2009

HENDERSON, Ky. -- In a race with plenty of speed, Whirlie Bertie proved fastest of the fast Saturday when giving 54-year-old jockey Larry Melancon his third victory in the 28th running of the Grade 3, $100,000 Gardenia Stakes, the annual showcase at Ellis Park. "Easy game, huh, Steve?" a grinning Melancon asked trainer Steve Margolis when returning to the winner's circle following the 3 1/2-length, front-running score. "You just played cat-and-mouse with them," replied Margolis. In a field of ...

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