The colt's jockey, Herb McCauley, almost got snowbound, too.

He was chased by Thunder Rumble, at the urging of Herb McCauley.

Herb McCauley, the jockey, said: "Well, it's not first prize, and there's no consolation for second.

Herb McCauley, his jockey, kept him in striking position behind the pace-setting Ibex, then nudged into the lead at the head of the home stretch.

He has thrown five riders in the last month, including his regular jockey, Herb McCauley.

The 6-year-old gelding, ridden by Herb McCauley, carried 116 pounds in the race for 3-year-olds and up.

Seattle Wave, carrying 117 and ridden by Herb McCauley, closed fast to finish second in the seven-horse field.

Colonial Waters, who ran the mile and a sixteenth under Herb McCauley in 1:44 4/5 while carrying 112 pounds, paid $21.20 for $2 to win.

Herb McCauley kept him in contention in fourth place until midstretch, then made a late rush.

While still a small boy, Herb McCauley began riding horses on his grandfather's farm.