Tizaqueena Wins Churchill Distaff Turf Mile

May 02, 2009 by Churchill Downs Notes Team

Tizaqueena, owned by Darley Stables and trained by Michael Stidham, scored a three-quarters length victory in the $238,600 Churchill Distaff Turf Mile (Grade II) at Churchill Downs on Kentucky Derby Day, Saturday, May 2, 2009.  The 4-year-old daughter of Tiznow scored her fourth consecutive victory under jockey Jamie Theriot.

The final time was 1:38.86 over a 'good' turf course.   Dawn After Dawn, ridden by Rene Douglas, finished second in the race, while Lemon Chiffon was third under Mike Smith.

Tizaqueena returned $19.80 on a $2 win wager.