Girolamo - 2009 Jerome H. (GII)
2,512 views · Published 11 October 2009 · 1:54 · Indexed 24 September 2026
Channel: The New York Racing Association · 2009 · Sports
Girolamos reputation preceded him, but on Sunday at Belmont Park he blew right by the hype in the stretch and showed he is one serious racehorse. Traveling wide the entire way, Girolamo sat patiently behind multiple graded stakes winner Kensei, moved to the front on the far turn and pulled away in the stretch to win the 140th running of the Grade 2, $150,000 Jerome by 1¼ lengths. The Godolphin Stable-owned son of champion A.P. Indy completed the one-turn mile in a torrid 1:33.81, getting the final quarter-mile in just a shade over 24 seconds. As the 4-5 favorite in the field of five, Girolamo paid $3.60 for a $2 win ticket.
