September 23, 2009

Swift Temper won the Ruffian Handicap 2009

Swift Temper upset 1-5 favorite Seventh Street by 1 3/4 lengths to win the $300,000 Ruffian Handicap for fillies and mares at Belmont Park on Saturday.

Swift Temper, a 5-year-old trained by Dale Romans, earned $180,000 for Mark Stanley. The win was the third in eight starts this year, improving her career mark to 6 for 29.

The Ruffian was a "Win and You're In" challenge stakes, insuring Swift Temper a spot in the Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic on Nov. 6 at Santa Anita.

Watch the replay of Ruffian Handicap 2009

Winners and Payouts
Horse Win Place Show
Swift Temper $11.40 $3.00 $2.30
Seventh Street $2.10 $2.10
Luna Vega $2.50

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