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.
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)
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