# Researcher (horse)

Researcher (foaled May 5, 2004, in Virginia) 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 (Mr. Hermen Greenberg), 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 (Kinross Farm) bought Researcher from Mr. Greenberg's estate, for an undisclosed sum. (Mr. Greenberg died February 28, 2010.)
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. (He had previously earned $800,129.)
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. (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 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, or 2006, has run a faster Equibase Speed Figure. (note: Equibase Speed Figures are only available, as far back as 2006, online.)

## 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.repeated

## 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 (L) 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
** 11⁄8 mile - 1:49.94
** Won by 13⁄4 lengths
** Beyer Speed Figure - 108
** Equibase Speed Figure - 113
* APRIL 18, 2009
** 1st Annual Charles Town Classic
** 11⁄8 mile - 1:49.86
** Won by 21⁄4 lengths
** Beyer Speed Figure - 107
** Equibase Speed Figure - 133
* MARCH 28, 2009 -- (A New Track Record)
** $40,000 Allowance Race
** 11⁄8 mile - 1:49.76
** Won by 221⁄4 lengths
** Beyer Speed Figure - 106

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

14: 12 - 2 - 0 (14 starts: 12 wins - 2 places - 0 shows)

## Profile and statistics

* Blood Horse Profile -

## Pedigree

* Researcher's pedigree and racing stats
Pedigree of Researcher :
| Sire Two Smart (USA) 1994 | Two Punch (USA) 1983 | Mr. Prospector (USA) 1970 | Raise A Native (USA) 1961 |
| Sire Two Smart (USA) 1994 | Two Punch (USA) 1983 | Mr. Prospector (USA) 1970 | Gold Digger (USA) 1962 |
| Sire Two Smart (USA) 1994 | Two Punch (USA) 1983 | Heavenly Cause (USA) 1978 | Grey Dawn (FR) 1962 |
| Sire Two Smart (USA) 1994 | Two Punch (USA) 1983 | Heavenly Cause (USA) 1978 | Lady Dulcinea (USA) 1963 |
| Sire Two Smart (USA) 1994 | Dancing Smart (USA) 1985 | Smarten (USA) 1976 | Cyane (USA) 1959 |
| Sire Two Smart (USA) 1994 | Dancing Smart (USA) 1985 | Smarten (USA) 1976 | Smartaire (USA) 1962 |
| Sire Two Smart (USA) 1994 | Dancing Smart (USA) 1985 | Dancing Dame (USA) 1977 | Dancing Count (CAN) 1968 |
| Sire Two Smart (USA) 1994 | Dancing Smart (USA) 1985 | Dancing Dame (USA) 1977 | Dorit (USA) 1971 |
| Dam Wild Magnolia 1985 | Apalachee (USA) 1971 | Round Table (USA) 1954 | Princequillo (IRE) 1940 |
| Dam Wild Magnolia 1985 | Apalachee (USA) 1971 | Round Table (USA) 1954 | Knights Daughter (GB) 1941 |
| Dam Wild Magnolia 1985 | Apalachee (USA) 1971 | Moccasin (USA) 1963 | Nantallah (USA) 1953 |
| Dam Wild Magnolia 1985 | Apalachee (USA) 1971 | Moccasin (USA) 1963 | Rough Shod (GB) 1944 |
| Dam Wild Magnolia 1985 | Red Tape (USA) 1988 | Red Ryder (USA) 1976 | Raise a Native (USA) 1961 |
| Dam Wild Magnolia 1985 | Red Tape (USA) 1988 | Red Ryder (USA) 1976 | Gold Digger (USA) 1962 |
| Dam Wild Magnolia 1985 | Red Tape (USA) 1988 | Over The Side (USA) 1975 | Candy Spots (USA) (1960) |
| Dam Wild Magnolia 1985 | Red Tape (USA) 1988 | Over The Side (USA) 1975 | 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

## News & Links

* Fan Page on Facebook
* 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
* Virginia Thoroughbred Blog - Virginia-Bred Champions Honored At Colonial Downs