Shaman Ghost

Bay Colt
Born 2012
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Shaman Ghost in route to victory in the Pimlico Special on Black Eyed Susans Day
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Shaman Ghost in route to victory in the Pimlico Special on Black Eyed Susan Day

Shaman Ghost wins the 2017 Pimlico Special

Winner's Circle. M/M Frank Stronach to left of groom holding horse. Shaman Ghost wins the 2017 Pimlico Special
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First time by in the 2017 Pimlico Special, Dolphus in lead.
Shaman Ghost with Javier Castellano (outside) and Dolphus with Rajiv Maragh in Xpressbet Pimlico Special (G3)
May 19, 2017 Baltimore in Pimlico, Maryland. — First time by in the 2017 Pimlico Special, Dolphus in lead. Shaman Ghost with Javier Castellano (outside) and Dolphus with Rajiv Maragh in Xpressbet Pimlico Special (G3) May 19, 2017 Baltimore in Pimlico, Maryland.

First time by in the 2017 Pimlico Special, Dolphus in lead.
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Shaman Ghost (#6) with Javier Castellano get away from the gate well and go on to win the 47th Running of the Pimlico Special (GIII) at Pimlico on May 19, 2017.
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Shaman Ghost with Javier Castellano break from the gate at the start of the 47th Running of the Pimlico Special (GIII) at Pimlico on May 19, 2017.
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Shaman Ghost with Javier Castellano with a clear view down the stretch at Pimlico on May 19, 2017 during the 47th Running of the Pimlico Special.
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Frank Stronach walks Shaman Ghost with Javier Castellano in Xpressbet Pimlico Special (G3)
May 19, 2017 Baltimore in Pimlico, Maryland. — Frank Stronach walks Shaman Ghost with Javier Castellano in Xpressbet Pimlico Special (G3) May 19, 2017 Baltimore in Pimlico, Maryland.
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Shaman Ghost with Javier Castellano (outside) and Dolphus with Rajiv Maragh in Xpressbet Pimlico Special (G3)
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Shaman Ghost with jockey Javier Castellano up duels with Dolphus ridden by Rajiv Maragh to capture the win in the 47th running of The Pimlico Special held Friday May 19, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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Frank Stronach leads in Shaman Ghost with Javier Castellano after the Xpressbet Pimlico Special (G3)
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Shaman Ghost wins the 2017 Santa Anita Handicap

Shaman Ghost - Post Parade, 2017 Pegasus World Cup
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Shaman Ghost at Gulfstream Park Jan 27 2017

Shaman Ghost - Gulfstream Park, January 26, 2017

Shaman Ghost - Gulfstream Park - January 25, 2017
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Shaman Ghost at Santa Anita
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Shaman Ghost is out for a gallop at Santa Anita Nov. 2, 2016 in preparation for his appearance in the Breeders' Cup in Arcadia, California.
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Works at Santa Anita in preparation for 2016 Breeders' Cup on Oct. 29 2016, in Arcadia, CA. — Shaman Ghost Works at Santa Anita in preparation for 2016 Breeders' Cup on Oct. 29 2016, in Arcadia, CA.
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Shaman Ghost, Classic.
Works at Santa Anita in preparation for 2016 Breeders' Cup on Oct. 29 2016, in Arcadia, CA. — Shaman Ghost, Classic. Works at Santa Anita in preparation for 2016 Breeders' Cup on Oct. 29 2016, in Arcadia, CA.
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Shaman Ghost wins the 2016 Woodward Stakes.
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Shaman Ghost wins the 2016 Woodward
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The start of the 128th Running of The Brooklyn Invitational at Belmont Park on June 11, 2016.
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Shaman Ghost with Joel Rosario wins the Brooklyn (gr. II)
Training and schooling with Belmont Stakes contenders at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York on June 10, 2016. — Shaman Ghost with Joel Rosario wins the Brooklyn (gr. II) Training and schooling with Belmont Stakes contenders at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York on June 10, 2016.
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Shaman Ghost, Joel Rosario up, wins the 2016 Brooklyn Invitational
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Shaman Ghost with Joel Rosario head to the winners' circle after the 128th RUnning of The Brooklyn Invitational (GII) at Belmont Park on June 11, 2016.
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Shaman Ghost with Joel Rosario wins the Brooklyn (gr. II)--start
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Shaman Ghost with jockey Joel Rosario in the saddle wins the 128th running of The Brooklyn Invitational at Belmont Park June 11, 2016 in Elmont, N.Y.
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Shaman Ghost with Joel Rosario wins the Brooklyn (gr. II)
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Shaman Ghost with jockey Joel Rosario in the saddle wins the 128th running of The Brooklyn Invitational at Belmont Park June 11, 2016.
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Shaman Ghost wins the 2015 Marine Stakes.

Shaman Ghost and Rafael Hernandez take the Marine Stakes at Woodbine.Order This Photo

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Shaman Ghost Shines for Stronach in Pimlico Special

By Claire Novak
May 19, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Mid-Atlantic Region

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.

Litfin at Large: Favored Always Dreaming Tough to Beat

By Dave Litfin
May 18, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Handicapping, Mid-Atlantic Region

They're running 15 stakes worth a combined $3.7 million at Pimlico Race Course May 19 and 20, but in terms of weather, what a difference a day will make.

Shaman Ghost Heads Pimlico Special

By Erin Shea
May 15, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Mid-Atlantic Region

Multiple grade 1 winner Shaman Ghost looks to add another graded stakes win to his resume May 19 when he takes on nine others in the $300,000 Pimlico Special (G3) at Pimlico Race Course.

Shaman Ghost Wears Down Midnight Storm in Big 'Cap

Shaman Ghost, trainer Jimmy Jerkens, and jockey Javier Castellano swept into town and swept up the $750,000 Santa Anita Handicap (G1) March 11.

Litfin at Large: Shaman Ghost Gets Nod in Big 'Cap

By Dave Litfin
March 10, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Handicapping, Midwest Region, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, West Region

On the West Coast at The Great Race Place, the 80th running of the Santa Anita Handicap Presented by San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino (G1) anchors a five-stakes program

Midnight Storm Rolls Into Santa Anita Handicap

All it took was a couple starts on dirt for Midnight Storm to go from gutsy turf miler to highweight in the premier handicap race on the West Coast.

Jerkens Mulling Post-Pegasus Options for Shaman Ghost

Stronach Stable's Shaman Ghost exited his second place finish in the $12 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes (G1) Jan. 28 at Gulfstream Park in good order, according to trainer Jimmy Jerkens.

Arrogate, California Chrome Meet Again in Pegasus

By Frank Angst
January 23, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing

In many ways the entries alone mark an early "mission accomplished" for the first edition of the $12 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes (G1) as it has attracted the world's two top dirt horses in training in California Chrome and Arrogate.

Shaman Ghost Works Bullet in Pegasus Prep

Stronach Stables' Shaman Ghost sped through a half-mile solo work in a bullet :47 3/5 at the Palm Meadows Training Center Jan. 22 as he continues his preparations for the $12 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) at Gulfstream Park Jan. 28.

Shaman Ghost Progressing for Pegasus World Cup

Trainer Jimmy Jerkens expressed satisfaction with his contender's preparations thus far for a scheduled start in the $12 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational (gr. I) at Gulfstream Park Jan. 28.

Gun Runner Overcomes Elders in Clark

By Claire Novak
November 25, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Kentucky

Winchell Thoroughbreds and Three Chimneys' Gun Runner handily defeated older horses to earn his first grade I victory Nov. 25, turning back longshot Breaking Lucky for a gate-to-wire score in the $500,000 Clark Handicap (gr. I) at Churchill Downs.

Noble Bird Brings Form Into Clark Handicap

Noble Bird, the horse who has had a most fitful relationship with consistency, brings some of his best recent form to the table in the $500,000 Clark Handicap Presented by Norton Healthcare (gr. I) at Churchill Downs Nov. 25.

Arrogate Upsets 'Chrome' in BC Classic

By Claire Novak
November 5, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Arrogate came roaring down the Santa Anita Park stretch to catch champion California Chrome in the final strides.

Shaman Ghost Out of BC Classic

By Alicia Wincze Hughes
November 5, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Stronach Stables' Shaman Ghost, the winner of the Sept. 3 Woodward Stakes (gr. I), will be scratched from the $6 million Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park after spiking a fever in recent days, trainer Jimmy Jerkens said Nov. 5.

Jerkens Returns with Effinex, Shaman Ghost

By Frank Angst
November 2, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region, West Region

Trainer Jimmy Jerkens will send out a pair of horses as he tries to win the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) for the first time and secure the third Breeders' Cup win of his career Nov. 5 at Santa Anita Park.

Masochistic Relaxed in BC Sprint Workout

By Tracy Gantz
October 29, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Masochistic worked five furlongs from the gate in 1:00 with jockey Mike Smith aboard in a relaxed manner that had all of his connections pleased with the Oct. 29 move at Santa Anita Park.

Jockey Club Gold Cup Field Begins to Form

By BloodHorse Staff
September 12, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

Shaman Ghost, Mubtaahij, Effinex lead cast

Woodward and Spinaway Stakes Highlights 2016

By BloodHorse Staff
September 6, 2016

Watch the Saratoga crowd enjoy big wins by Shaman Ghost, Pretty City Dancer and Sweet Loretta Sept. 3, 2016. Courtesy of ABRFilms

Shaman Ghost in Good Order After Woodward Win

Trainer Jimmy Jerkens reported that Shaman Ghost was in good shape the morning after his head victory over Mubtaahij and Frosted in the Sept. 3 Woodward (gr. I) at Saratoga Race Course.

Shaman Ghost Upsets Woodward

By Claire Novak
September 3, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

Stronach Stables' Ontario-bred Shaman Ghost, the 2015 Queen's Plate winner, dove to victory in a four-horse photo Sept. 3 and nosed out Mubtaahij to steal the $600,000 Woodward Stakes (gr. I) Sept. 3 at Saratoga Race Course.

Frosted Looks Tough to Beat in the Woodward

By J. Keeler Johnson
September 1, 2016
Handicapping

J. Keeler Jonson handicaps the Woodward Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga.

Effinex Repeats in Suburban Handicap

Tri-Bone Stables' Effinex defended his title in the $500,000 Suburban Handicap (gr. II) July 9 at Belmnont Park, but he had to grind all the way to the wire to do so.

Litfin at Large: Stars and Stripes Festival

July 7, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Handicapping, Northeast Region

The Stars and Stripes Festival, part of the July 9 Belmont Park card, features two grade I turf races and three other graded stakes races, and is expected to feature Effinex and Catch a Glimpse.

Shaman Ghost Conjures Up Brooklyn Victory

Shaman Ghost bided his time down on the inside and then easily flew past frontrunners Doyouknowsomething and Waymond Boyd to take the Brooklyn Invitational June 11 at Belmont Park.

Kid Cruz Brings Hot Streak into Brooklyn

Vina Del Mar Thoroughbreds and Black Swan Stable's Kid Cruz will look to win his third straight stakes June 11 in the $400,000 Brooklyn Invitational (gr. II).

Catch a Glimpse, Casse Top Sovereign Awards

By Ron Mitchell
April 9, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Thoroughbred Breeding, International

Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (gr. IT) winner Catch a Glimpse was honored as Canada's Horse of the Year for 2015 and her trainer Mark Casse was named outstanding trainer a ninth time.

Casse, Catch a Glimpse Top Sovereign Nominees

By BloodHorse Staff
January 20, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Thoroughbred Breeding, International, Midwest Region

Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (gr. IT) winner Catch a Glimpse and her trainer, Mark Casse, are nominated for multiple Sovereign Awards, which will be presented during a ceremony April 8.

Classic Runners Back for More in Breeders'

By Evan Hammonds
August 13, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, International, Midwest Region

Queen's Plate runner-up Danish Dynaformer takes on Prince of Wales winner Breaking Lucky in the $500,000 Breeders' Stakes for Canadian-breds Aug. 16 at Woodbine. The 12-furlong race is the third leg of Canada's Triple Crown.

Breaking Lucky Surprises in Prince of Wales

There will be no bid for a Canadian Triple Crown this year as Breaking Lucky came from last and pulled a 13-1 upset in the Prince of Wales Stakes July 28 at Fort Erie, denying Queen's Plate winner Shaman Ghost by a neck.

Familiar Foes Meet in Prince of Wales Stakes

Queen's Plate victor Shaman Ghost will bid to add a second Canadian classic victory to his record July 28 in the $500,000 Prince of Wales Stakes at Fort Erie.