2009 Jim Dandy Stakes - Kensei

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It remains to be seen if Rachel Alexandra will run in the $1 million Shadwell Travers here on Aug. 29, but it is becoming increasingly likely that her owner, Jess Jackson, and trainer, Steve Asmussen, will be in the race regardless. Kensei continued his ascent in the 3-year-old division with a solid 2 1/4-length victory over Warrior's Reward in Saturday's Grade 2, $500000 Jim Dandy Stakes at Saratoga. It was a neck back to Charitable Man, the 6-5 favorite, in third. Flat Bold finished fourth ...