The undefeated Shakespeare blew past grade I winner Meteor Storm in mid-stretch en route to his first graded stakes victory, a track-record win in the Belmont Breeders' Cup Handicap (gr. IIT) on the turf Sunday.
The undefeated Shakespeare makes his graded stakes debut in the $200,000-added Belmont Breeders' Cup Handicap (gr. IIT) Sunday at Belmont Park, taking on a field that includes grade I winner Meteor Storm and grade II winner Greek Sun.
The decision to keep a filly in training is one that is laced with tension. You can never be sure how it will work out. It had certainly looked as if it wasn't working out for Banks Hill, until she roared back to form in the Prix du Haras de Fresnay-le-Buffard Jacques le Marois (Fr-I) at Deauville on Aug. 18.
| Trainer | Duane Knipe |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Willie Martinez |
| Owner | Paul A. Cianci and Judy Reynolds |
| Breeder | Shadwell Farm, LLC |
| Muqbil View Five-Cross Pedigree | Swain (IRE) | Nashwan |
| Love Smitten | ||
| Istiqlal | Diesis (GB) | |
| Wasnah |
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEENOV2006 Hip 4144 |
Racing or stallion prospect | Dale Baird | Shadwell Farm | $14,000 |
| Tapwrit |
| Classic Empire |
| Always Dreaming |
| Arrogate |
| Spooky Woods |
| Twisted Tom |
| Songbird |
| Gormley |
| Lookin At Lee |
| Irish War Cry |
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