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
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Shackleford wins the 2012 Clark Handicap.
Photo: Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Shackleford wins the 2012 Clark Handicap.
Photo: Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Shackleford wins the 2012 Clark Handicap.
Photo: Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Shackleford wins the 2012 Clark Handicap.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Shackleford - Churchill Downs 11/17/2012.
Photo: Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Shackleford - Breeders' Cup 2012.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Shackleford meets his fans at Santa Anita on October 27, 2012.
Photo: Tracy Gantz
Shackleford meets his fans at Santa Anita on October 27, 2012.
Photo: Tracy Gantz
Shackleford - Saratoga August 3, 2012.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Shackleford - Saratoga August 3, 2012.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Shackleford - Saratoga August 2, 2012.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
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.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Shackleford wins by a nose in the Met Mile.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
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.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Shackleford in the Churchill Downs Stakes.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Shackleford in the Churchill Down Stakes.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Shackleford in the Churchill Downs Stakes walk over.
Photo: Erica Larson
Shackleford in the Churchill Down Stakes post parade.
Photo: Erica Larson
Shackleford in the Churchill Downs Stakes walk over.
Photo: Erica Larson
Shackleford in the post parade for the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Shackleford - Churchill Downs, Nov 1, 2011.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Shackleford - Churchill Downs, Nov 1, 2011.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Shackleford - Churchill Downs, Oct 29, 2011.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Shackleford - Churchill Downs, Oct 28, 2011.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Coil and Shackleford duel in the stretch of the Haskell Invitational.
Photo: Chad Harmon
Coil beats Shackleford in the Haskell Invitational.
Photo: Equi-Photo
Coil wins the Haskell Invitational, Shackleford finishes second.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Coil wins the Haskell Invitational, Shackledford finished second.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Coil wins the Haskell Invitational, Shackleford finishes second.
Photo: Equi-Photo
Coil finishes first, Shackledford second, and Ruler On Ice third in the 2011 Haskell Invitational.
Photo: Chad Harmon
Shackleford - Monmouth Park, July 30, 2011.
Photo: Bill Denver/EQUI-PHOTO
Shackleford - Monmouth Park, July 30, 2011.
Photo: Bill Denver/EQUI-PHOTO
Shackleford - Monmouth Park, July 30, 2011.
Photo: Bill Denver/EQUI-PHOTO
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.
Photo: Bill Denver/EQUI-PHOTO
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.
Photo: Bill Denver/EQUI-PHOTO
Shackleford - Monmouth Park, July 28, 2011.
Photo: Bill Denver/EQUI-PHOTO
Shackleford - Monmouth Park on July 27, 2011.
Photo: Bill Denver/EQUI-PHOTO
Shackleford arrives at Monmouth Park on July 27, 2011.
Photo: Bill Denver/EQUI-PHOTO
Ruler On Ice in the Belmont Stakes.
Photo: Chad Harmon
Shackleford - Belmont, June 4, 2011.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Shackleford - Belmont, June 4, 2011.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Shackleford - Belmont, June 4, 2011.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Shackleford - Belmont, June 4, 2011.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Shackleford - Belmont, June 1, 2011.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Shackleford - Belmont, June 1, 2011.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Shackleford - Belmont, June 1, 2011.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Shackleford - Belmont, June 1, 2011.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Shackleford - Belmont, June 1, 2011.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Shackleford arrives at Belmont Park.
Photo: NYRA
Shackleford arrives at Belmont Park.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Shackleford arrives at Belmont Park.
Photo: NYRA
Shackleford wins the 2011 Preakness Stakes.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Shackleford wins the Preakness Stakes.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Shackleford beats Animal Kingdom to win the Preakness Stakes.
Photo: Chad Harmon
Shackleford wins the Preakness Stakes.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Shackleford wins the Preakness Stakes.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Shackleford wins the Preakness Stakes.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Shackleford - Pimlico May 19, 2011.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Shackleford - Churchill Downs April 30, 2010.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Shackleford at Churchill Downs 5/3/2011.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Shackleford - Churchill Downs April 28, 2010.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Shackleford - Churchill Downs April 26, 2010.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Shackleford - Churchill Downs April 26, 2010.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Shackleford - Churchill Downs April 26, 2010.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Dialed In (outside) wins the 2011 Florida Derby.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
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.
Photo: Coglianese PhotosConnections
| 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.
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.
Shackleford Greets His Fans at Santa Anita
Shackleford, the 2011 Preakness Stakes (gr. I) and 2012 Metropolitan Mile (gr. I) winner who is preparing to compete in the Nov. 3 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I), met about 100 of his fans Oct. 27 at Santa Anita Park.
180 Horses Pre-Entered for Breeders' Cup
The Breeders' Cup announced Oct. 24 that 180 horses, including eight former or defending winners, were pre-entered for the Nov. 2-3 World Championships at Santa Anita Park.
Pletcher's Crew Solid in Santa Anita BC Works
Breeders' Cup candidates were out in full force at Santa Anita Park Oct. 20, going through the late stages of their major drills for the World Championships events.
BC Interview: Dale Romans
- By Ron Mitchell
Trainer Dale Romans talks about his Breeders' Cup horses, including Dullahan, Shackleford, and Little Mike. Watch Video
Jersey Town Stands Tall in Kelso
Charles Fipke's homebred Jersey Town, a 6-year-old son of Speightstown, blows by Shackleford in the stretch of the one-mile Kelso Handicap (gr. II). Favored To Honor and Serve finishes fourth.
Kelso Brings Together Big Two
To Honor and Serve and Shackleford renew their one-turn rivalry at Belmont Park in the one-mile Kelso Handicap (gr. II) as part of "Super Saturday" Sept. 29 at Belmont.
Romans Ready to Prey on New York Stakes
Trainer Dale Romans, who already has established a personal record for single-season North American earnings in 2012, has multiple chances to take down additional lucrative prizes over the next two weeks at Belmont Park
Gold Cup Probables, Others Announced
The top three finishers from the Aug. 4 Whitney Invitational are expected to headline "Super Saturday" Sept. 29 at Belmont, along with Point of Entry, Shackleford, Royal Delta, and others.
Shackleford Pointed to Kelso, Breeders' Cup
Scratched by trainer Dale Romans from the Forego Stakes (gr. I) Sept. 1 because of a persistent cough, Shackleford now will be pointed toward the $400,000 Kelso Handicap (gr. II), a one-mile race Sept. 29 at Belmont Park.
Emcee Hammers Forego Foes at Saratoga
Favored Emcee earned the first graded victory of his career for Godolphin Racing and trainer Kiaran McLaughlin, bursting away from the field in the final furlong to take the $500,000 Forego Stakes (gr. I) Sept. 1 at Saratoga.
Shackleford to Miss Forego
Multiple grade I winner Shackleford will not run in the $500,000 Forego Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga Race Course Sept. 1, trainer Dale Romans said the morning of the race.
Closing out the Summer Meets
- By Pete Denk
Two-year-old divisions come into focus over Labor Day weekend. read blog
Jackson Bend Confirmed for Start in Forego
Jackson Bend will get the chance to defend his title in the $500,000 Forego Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga Race Course Sept. 1, according to Hall of Fame trainer Nick Zito.
Jackson Bend Entered for Forego Title Defense
Though it seemed doubtful 11 days ago, the resilient Jackson Bend was entered in the $500,000 Forego Stakes (gr. I) to be contested Sept. 1 at Saratoga Race Course.
Velazquez Set for Stakes on Both Coasts
Hall of Fame rider has live mounts at Saratoga and Del Mar this week
Beyond The Blinkers: Saratoga State of Mind
- By Esther Marr
My first trip to Saratoga Springs was a whirlwind. read blog
Poseidon's Warrior Spears Vanderbilt Upset
Surging Poseidon's Warrior produced a 36-1 upset in the $400,000 Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap (gr. I) when heavy favorite Shackleford failed to handle a muddy track at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 5.
Shackleford Towers Over Vanderbilt Foes
Shackleford arrived at Saratoga Race Course fit and feisty the morning of Aug. 2, ready to tackle seven other runners in the $400,000 Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap (gr. I) on Aug. 4.
Whitney or Forego Next for Shackleford
Shackleford is scheduled to enter stud at Darby Dan Farm near Lexington following the 2012 racing season. But before he becomes a stallion, the 4-year-old son of Forestry still has plenty of work to do.
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