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SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. -- Mike Smith knew he was going fast early aboard Songbird in Saturdays Grade 1, $600,000 Alabama at Saratoga. Though he had the undefeated champion a few paths outside of pacesetter Go Maggie Go, they were in virtual lockstep through the first six furlongs of the 10-furlong race run in 1:11.13.I cant honestly tell you I wasnt concerned, Smith said.But every so often, Smith would look down at Songbird and could see - and feel - she had no concerns whatsoever despite the rapid early pace.Around the far turn, Songbird left Go Maggie Go behind and the rest was rather easy as Songbird cruised home a seven-length winner of the 136th Alabama before an announced crowd of 40,329 on a perfect summer afternoon.Songbird is perfection embodied as she ran her record to 10 for 10, this being her sixth Grade 1 victory.I never like to say its easy, but shes just got a lot of talent and makes it look easy, but its not easy, said Jerry Hollendorfer, the trainer of Songbird.What wasnt easy Saturday was the fact owner Rick Porter wasnt at Saratoga for the race. Instead, he is hospitalized in Delaware, making the victory even more meaningful to Hollendorfer and Smith.Mr. Porter is having a little bit of a hard time of it right now, but hes a real tough guy and we expect him to come through with flying colors, Hollendorfer said. It was our hope and wish that we could win for him today and we did.Smith said he had the chance to speak briefly to Porter on Friday.It was extremely important we win this and lift Mr. Porters spirits, Smith said. Hes fighting. Were hoping. Were praying.Songbird had a fight on her hands as Go Maggie Go, breaking from post 4 under Luis Saez, went to the front. Songbird, breaking from post 6, took Smith right with her through a quarter-mile in 23.76 seconds, a half in 47.77, and six furlongs in 1:11.13.Im a rider Im thinking a hundred different things, Smith said. Who is going to make the late charge? Have we done too much soon? But I look down at her about every five steps and shes just doing what she does. Every now and then shed throw an ear [up] so I knew she was comfortable. Me, in my head, Im trying to figure out whats going on behind me.Smiths biggest fear was that Weep No More would pull a reprise of what she did in the Grade 1 Ashland at Keeneland in April when she came from out of the clouds to nail Rachels Valentina and Cathryn Sophia on the wire. But no one was coming.I was coaxing her with the whip just a little, I wasnt really hitting her, just stay the same, you dont have to go no faster, Smith said. Then I stood up and saw she was 10 in front.Going for Broke, making her stakes debut, rallied from sixth to get second by 1-3/4 lengths over Family Tree. Weep No More, Flora Dora, Go Maggie Go, and Dark Nile, who was eased, completed the order of finish.Songbird covered the 1-1/4 miles in 2:03.00, running the last quarter-mile in 26.99 seconds. She returned $2.40 as the favorite.She was tired, but theyre supposed to be going a mile and quarter with those early fractions, Smith said. Im not going to lie to you and say she came back skipping. I mean she was blowing but the sign of a champion is how shell recover in a couple of days.Songbird return to a loud ovation from the Saratoga faithful, some holding Songbird posters that the New York Racing Association gave away.Songbird is expected to ship back to Southern California on Tuesday. But, she is expected to return east for the Grade 1, $1 million Cotillion at Parx on Sept. 24. Sale Nike Shoes . The Redskins announced Monday that the quarterback who led the team to the Super Bowl championship in the 1987 season will serve as a personnel executive. Cheap Nike Shoes Online . As the crowd erupted, Davis knocked the ball off the glass and back into his hands. With 1:14 to go in overtime, Davis sixth block also became his 17th rebound. 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The award completes a double for United after midfielder Paul Paton was named Player of the Month over the weekend.United have been rooted to the foot of the table for most of the campaign and remain eight points adrift of Kilmarnock with a game in hand. But the teams performances have improved recently with only one defeat in February, a 3-0 reverse to Motherwell at Tannadice.A draw at Hamilton preceded that match, while United beat Hearts at home and Ross County in Dingwall.Paatelainen told the clubs official website: I appreciate the award, it is very nice. However, I am only a small part of the relative success of February. Paul Paton made it a double for United in February This award is for the whole club.dddddddddddd The players particularly, backroom staff, coaching staff, everybody.The fans have also really played their part. The fantastic backing has always been there but it helps so much. We are all in this together, we are United. 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