Shaman Ghost Shines for Stronach in Pimlico Special
Homebred grade 1 winner Shaman Ghost took his skills to Maryland and gave owner Frank Stronach a thrill on the state's biggest racing weekend.
Pimlico Special H. (G3)
Race 7 at Pimlico on
- Grade III
- 1 3/16 miles
- $300,000
- 3 yo's & up
- 2:39 PM
- 1:54.55
- Results
- News
Payoffs
| Horse | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Shaman Ghost | $2.80 | $2.20 | $2.10 |
| 1 | Dolphus | $4.00 | $3.40 | |
| 9 | Conquest Windycity | $3.20 | ||
| Exotic Payoffs | |
|---|---|
| $2 Exacta (6-1) | $11.40 |
| $2 Trifecta (6-1-9) | $59.00 |
| $2 Superfecta (6-1-9-7) | $321.00 |
Order of Finish
| Pos | Horse / Age / Sex / TrueNicks / Pedigree | Jockey / Trainer | Margin | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shaman Ghost
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neck | $180,000 |
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| 2 |
Dolphus
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7¼ | $60,000 |
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| 3 |
Conquest Windycity
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nose | $30,000 |
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| 4 |
Name Changer
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$18,000 | |
| 5 |
Watershed
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$9,000 | |
| 6 |
Discreet Lover
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$3,000 | |
| 7 |
Fellowship
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| 8 |
Eagle
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| 9 |
Bodhisattva
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| SCR | Noble Bird | |||
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Litfin at Large: Shaman Ghost Gets Nod in Big 'Cap
- By Dave Litfin
- Thoroughbred Racing, Handicapping, Midwest Region, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, West Region
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Jerkens Mulling Post-Pegasus Options for Shaman Ghost
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Shaman Ghost Works Bullet in Pegasus Prep
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