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Shackleford
- Chestnut Colt
- Born 2008
- KY-Bred
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Headed to the post in the Clark Handicap (gr. I) under the Twin Spires.
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Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Two Year Olds In Training 2016 Hip 6 Colt, Shackleford - Intentional Cry
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Shackleford enjoys his first full day at the Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. August 3, 2012.
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The 78th Running of The Churchill Downs 05/05/2012 Shackleford ridden by Jesus L. Castanon defeats Amazombie ridden by Mike Smith
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Shackleford, Jesus Castanon up (inside) wins the Gr2 Churchill Downs over Amazombie...
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Shackleford wins the Met Mile at Belmont
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Shackleford wins the 2012 Clark Handicap.
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Shackleford wins the 2012 Clark Handicap.
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Shackleford wins the 2012 Clark Handicap.
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Shackleford wins the 2012 Clark Handicap.
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Shackleford - Churchill Downs 11/17/2012.
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Shackleford - Breeders' Cup 2012.
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Shackleford meets his fans at Santa Anita on October 27, 2012.
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Shackleford meets his fans at Santa Anita on October 27, 2012.
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Shackleford - Saratoga August 3, 2012.
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Shackleford - Saratoga August 3, 2012.
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Shackleford - Saratoga August 2, 2012.
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Shackleford - Saratoga August 2, 2012.
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Shackleford - Saratoga August 2, 2012.
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Shackleford - Saratoga August 2, 2012.
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Shackleford - Saratoga August 2, 2012.
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Shackleford - Saratoga August 2, 2012.
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Shackleford - Saratoga August 2, 2012.
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Shackleford - Saratoga August 2, 2012.
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Shackleford - Saratoga August 2, 2012.
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Shackleford wins the Met Mile.
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Shackleford wins by a nose in the Met Mile.
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Shackleford wins the Met Mile.
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Shackleford wins the Met Mile.
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Shackleford wins the Metropolitan Mile at Belmont Park.
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Shackleford defeats Caleb's Posse in the Met Mile.
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Shackleford wins the Met Mile.
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Shackleford wins the Met Mile.
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Shackleford in the Churchill Downs Stakes.
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Shackleford in the Churchill Downs Stakes.
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Shackleford in the Churchill Down Stakes.
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Shackleford in the Churchill Downs Stakes walk over.
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Shackleford in the Churchill Down Stakes post parade.
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Shackleford in the Churchill Downs Stakes walk over.
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Shackleford in the post parade for the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile.
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Shackleford - Churchill Downs, Nov 1, 2011.
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Shackleford - Churchill Downs, Nov 1, 2011.
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Shackleford - Churchill Downs, Oct 29, 2011.
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Shackleford - Churchill Downs, Oct 28, 2011.
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Coil and Shackleford duel in the stretch of the Haskell Invitational.
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Coil beats Shackleford in the Haskell Invitational.
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Coil wins the Haskell Invitational, Shackleford finishes second.
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Coil wins the Haskell Invitational, Shackledford finished second.
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Coil wins the Haskell Invitational, Shackleford finishes second.
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Coil finishes first, Shackledford second, and Ruler On Ice third in the 2011 Haskell Invitational.
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Shackleford - Monmouth Park, July 30, 2011.
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Shackleford - Monmouth Park, July 30, 2011.
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Shackleford - Monmouth Park, July 30, 2011.
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Shackleford - Monmouth Park, July 30, 2011.
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Shackleford - Monmouth Park, July 30, 2011.
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Shackleford - Monmouth Park, July 29, 2011.
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Shackleford - Monmouth Park, July 29, 2011.
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Shackleford - Monmouth Park, July 29, 2011.
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Shackleford - Monmouth Park, July 28, 2011.
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Shackleford - Monmouth Park, July 28, 2011.
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Shackleford - Monmouth Park, July 28, 2011.
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Shackleford - Monmouth Park on July 27, 2011.
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Shackleford arrives at Monmouth Park on July 27, 2011.
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Ruler On Ice in the Belmont Stakes.
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Shackleford - Belmont, June 4, 2011.
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Shackleford - Belmont, June 4, 2011.
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Shackleford - Belmont, June 4, 2011.
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Shackleford - Belmont, June 4, 2011.
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Shackleford - Belmont, June 1, 2011.
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Shackleford - Belmont, June 1, 2011.
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Shackleford - Belmont, June 1, 2011.
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Shackleford - Belmont, June 1, 2011.
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Shackleford - Belmont, June 1, 2011.
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Shackleford arrives at Belmont Park.
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Shackleford arrives at Belmont Park.
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Shackleford arrives at Belmont Park.
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Shackleford wins the 2011 Preakness Stakes.
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Shackleford wins the Preakness Stakes.
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Shackleford beats Animal Kingdom to win the Preakness Stakes.
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Shackleford wins the Preakness Stakes.
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Shackleford wins the Preakness Stakes.
Anne M. Eberhardt
Shackleford wins the Preakness Stakes.
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Shackleford - Pimlico May 19, 2011.
Anne M. Eberhardt
Shackleford - Churchill Downs April 30, 2010.
Mathea Kelley
Shackleford at Churchill Downs 5/3/2011.
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Shackleford - Churchill Downs April 28, 2010.
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Shackleford - Churchill Downs April 26, 2010.
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Shackleford - Churchill Downs April 26, 2010.
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Shackleford - Churchill Downs April 26, 2010.
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Dialed In (outside) wins the 2011 Florida Derby.
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Dialed In (outside) wins the 2011 Florida Derby over Shackleford.
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Dialed In (outside) wins the 2011 Florida Derby over Shackleford.
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Shackleford Allowance win 02/05/11.
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Little Nappy is Shackleford's First Winner
Colt won a 4 1/2-furlong maiden special weight at Gulfstream Park by a nose May 27.
F-T Under Tack Show Works Begin in Rain
With steady rain falling, the under tack show for the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-year-olds in training sale began May 17, with two juveniles sharing the top eighth of a mile workout time of :10 and four equaling the best quarter-mile time of :21 3/5.
First Starters for Stay Thirsty, Shackleford
Thirstforlife to make first start in Churchill Downs stakes.
OBS Sale Opens on Strong Note
Topped by an Into Mischief colt bought by Spendthrift Farm for $335,000, the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Co.’s April sale of 2-year-olds in training began on a strong note April 19, with across-the-board increases in gross, average, and median prices.
Shackleford Colt Flashes Speed in OBS Work
During the April 14 under tack session for the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Co’s spring 2-year-olds in training sale, a son of Shackleford breezed a quarter-mile in :20 2/5, the fastest at the distance so far during the first four of six workout sessions.
Fastest OBS Work Times Equaled
Workouts for next week's Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's April spring sale of 2-year-olds in training continued April 12, with three horses equaling the fastest breeze time for an eighth of a mile.
14 Share Fastest Workout Time at OBS
Three Into Mischief fillies and offspring of four freshmen sires were among 14 horses that shared the fastest eighth of a mile workout time of :09 4/5 during the March 9 first of three under tack workout sessions.
The Enduring Legacy of Darby Dan Farm
A new partnership called Darby Dan Farm Racing resurrected the famous Darby Dan silks for a colt named Manitoulin, a son of Soaring Softly, who finished fifth in his maiden special weight debut Nov. 22.
ITBOA Online Stallion Season Auction Underway
The Iowa Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association is conducting an online auction of seasons to more than 180 stallions from 16 states.
Darby Dan Sets Fee for Tapiture
Darby Dan Farm's schedule of 2016 fees is unchanged from 2015 apart from new additions Tapiture ($7,500) and Sky Kingdom ($5,000).
Medaglia d'Oro Colt to Ferguson for $875,000
The colt is out of graded stakes winner Afleeting Lady, a half sister to classic winner Shackleford and grade I winner Lady Joanne.
Barretts Set for First Del Mar Yearling Sale
Barretts Sales, having conducted paddock auctions of horses of racing age during the Del Mar race meeting the past four years, is inaugurating a select yearling sale this season. It will be held Aug. 15.
Optimism High for Fasig-Tipton July Yearlings
Some positive economic indicators have Fasig-Tipton July participants expecting a robust market for select yearlings as the season's first major auction is set for July 9 in Lexington.
Calculator Adds to Ocala Stud Legacy
Calculator's win in the Jan. 10 Sham Stakes (gr. III) adds to the legacy of the O'Farrell family's Ocala Stud. The Florida-bred son of In Summation races for longtime Ocala Stud client Richard Pell.
Figures Fall at Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Sale
Gross, average, and median at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic December mixed sale saw deceases at the one-day auction.
Forestry Sold, Will Stand at Brazilian Farm
The stallion Forestry has been sold to a Brazilian consortium and will not stand at Taylor Made Stallions in Kentucky, Taylor Made stallion nominations manager Travis White confirmed Nov. 17.
Darby Dan Stud Fees Unchanged for 2015
The 2015 stud fees for Darby Dan Farm's roster of seven stallions remained unchanged from 2014.
Shackleford Weanling Tops F-T Saratoga Sale
A weanling colt from the first crop of Shackleford was the standout on the second and final day of the reformatted Fasig-Tipton New York Saratoga fall sale Oct. 7 and brought the auction's overall highest price of $150,000.
Fan Group to Race Shackleford Offspring
- By Esther Marr
An eclectic group of friends brought together from a shared love for Preakness Stakes (gr. I) winner Shackleford will now campaign a homebred offspring by that stallion. read blog
First Foals Reported for Shackleford
Preakness Stakes (gr. I) winner Shackleford sired his first reported foal, a filly born Jan. 4 at Alastar Thoroughbreds near Nicholasville, Ky.
Shackleford Heads Darby Dan Stallion Roster
John Phillips' Darby Dan Farm announced fees for its 2014 roster of nine stallions, headlined by classic winner and multiple grade I-winning millionaire Shackleford who will stand his second season for $20,000.
Classic Rubber Match in This Year's Belmont
Trainer D. Wayne Lukas will send out a classic winner in Oxbow against another classic winner in Orb in this year's $1 million Belmont Stakes (gr. I) June 8 at Belmont Park.
Five Derby Also-Rans Take Aim at Preakness
The connections of five horses who finished behind Orb in Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) hope their starter can become 20th horse since 1973 to win the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) after coming up short in Derby.
Outstanding Trainer: Dale Romans
There are grade I races and there are grade I races--the races trainers see themselves winning in the most pleasant of dreams. In knocking down several races from the latter category, Dale Romans won his first Eclipse Award.
Forestry to Shuttle to Peru
Forestry, sire of 2012 Eclipse Award finalist Shackleford, will shuttle to Claudio Pizarro's Haras El Catorce in Peru.
Shackleford Connections Buying Mares at Sale
Mike Lauffer, who bred and raced Shackleford in partnership with Bill Cubbedge, said the partners are looking for mares at the Keeneland sale to mate to the 2011 Preakness winner.
Adam's Turf: A Year of Finishes
At year's end we typically see many of our favorite stars move into retirement or second careers. In spite of the many fan favorites and talented athletes who have left the track, one thing remains...their finishes. read blog
Slideshow: Shackleford
Revisit the racing career of the Shack Attack. view slideshow
Hangin' With Haskin: Vox Populi Gets It Right
- By Steve Haskin
Only in Thoroughbred racing can one of the greatest champions in the history of the sport share the same stage with a former $5,000 claimer from Penn National. read blog
Slideshow: New Sires of 2013
A visual look at some of the top new stallions for 2013. View Slideshow
Shackleford, Paynter Added to Vox Populi Noms
After seeing reaction to their initial five nominees, Penny Chenery and the Secretariat Vox Populi Committee have added two more nominees in Paynter and Shackleford.
Shackleford's Clark Win Tops Churchill Meet
A farewell victory by Shackleford in the Nov. 23 Clark Handicap Presented by Norton Healthcare (gr. I) provided an exclamation point near the end of Churchill Downs' 21-day fall meet that concluded Nov. 25.
Hangin' With Haskin: 2011 Crop No Flop
- By Steve Haskin
Few classic crops have been maligned more than the class of 2011. Well, perhaps it is time for the critics to re-evaluate their position. read blog
Shackleford Calls it a Career
- By Claire Novak
Claire remembers Shackleford through all phases of his career. read blog
After the Wire - 11/26/2012
Evan Hammonds recaps the Thanksgiving holiday weekend races, including the Remsen S., Cigar Mile, Clark H., and Fall Highweight H. watch video
Slideshow: 2012 Clark Handicap
Images from Shackleford's victory in the 2012 Clark Handicap. View Slideshow
Shackleford Makes Exit With a Bang in Clark
Shackleford gave his fans something to remember in the final start of his career with a gate to wire victory in the 138th edition of the $447,000 Clark Handicap (gr. I) Nov. 23 at Churchill Downs.
THS: The Clark Handicap
Claire and Frank preview the Clark Handicap at Churchill Downs Nov. 23. Watch Video
Shackleford Aims to Go Out On Top in Clark
In his final career start, classic winner Shackleford will try to add one more highlight Nov. 23 in a compelling edition of the Clark Handicap presented by Norton Healthcare (gr. I) at Churchill Downs.
Shackleford Works, Still Clark or Cigar Mile
Potential Clark Handicap (gr. I) highweight Shackleford breezed at Churchill Downs Nov. 17; a decision will be made Nov. 19 regarding his final start. Clark contenders Bourbon Courage and Cease were also on the worktab.
Weights Assigned for Clark, Falls City
Game On Dude was named the 125-pound highweight for the $400,000-added Clark Handicap at Churchill Downs Nov. 23, but is not expected to run. The likely highweight could be Shackleford.
Romans Big Sport of Turfdom Winner
The Turf Publicists of America honored trainer Dale Romans with the Big Sport of Turfdom Award Nov. 16, an honor that recognizes Romans' efforts to work with media and turf publicists to promote the sport.
Shackleford's Fee Set at $20,000
Shackleford, the 2011 Preakness Stakes (gr. I) winner and a grade I winner this year, will begin his stallion career for a $20,000 fee at John Phillips' Darby Dan Farm near Lexington.
Nominees for Clark, Other Stakes Released
Nominations for five graded stakes events to be run closing week at Churchill Downs were released Nov. 10. Headlining 158 runners are Clark contenders Shackleford, Game on Dude, Pool Play, Take Charge Indy, and Coil.
Shackleford to Make One More Career Start
Shackleford, the 2011 Preakness Stakes (gr. I) winner, will likely make one more start before retiring to stud at John Phillips' Darby Dan Farm in Lexington, according to trainer Dale Romans.
Shackleford Available for Viewing Nov. 9-11
Multiple Grade I winner Shackleford will be available to breeders for viewing at Darby Dan Farm in Lexington Nov. 9-11 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Tapizar an Overpowering BC Dirt Mile Victor
Tapizar, returning to the scene of his only graded stakes wins for trainer Steve Asmussen, took the lead in upper stretch and drew away for a handy win in the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park Nov. 3.
Well-Balanced Field of Nine in Dirt Mile
A well-balanced field of nine, including 2011 top 3-year-old Shackleford, have been entered for the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I) at Santa Anita Nov. 3.
Dullahan, Others Work for Breeders' Cup
On a busy Saturday for Breeders' Cup drills Oct. 27, horses worked at Santa Anita Park, Belmont Park, and several tracks in between.
Connections
| Trainer | Dale L. Romans |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Jesus Lopez Castanon |
| Owner | Lauffer, Michael and Cubbedge, W.D. |
| Breeder | Mike Lauffer & Bill Cubbedge |
Pedigree
| Shackleford View Five-Cross Pedigree | Forestry | Storm Cat |
| Shared Interest | ||
| Oatsee | Unbridled | |
| With Every Wish |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2009 Hip 193 |
Yearling | Belvedere Farm, agent | ($275,000) |
Prices in parentheses indicate a horse did not sell because it did not meet its reserve price.
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