Preakness
winner Shackleford exited his fifth-place effort in the Belmont Stakes
in good form, according to Scott Everett, assistant trainer to Dale Romans.
“He
came out of the race fine,” said Everett.
“He ate up fine, his legs are sound, he’s good. The 1 ½ miles might just have
been too long for him, but there aren’t many horses bred to go that distance
anymore. We are very proud of what he has done.”
According
to Everett, the 3-year-old Forestry colt will
ship back to Kentucky
on Monday and spend a few weeks on the farm before Romans makes a decision on
his next start.
Everett
also indicated that Grade 1 Foxwoods Just a Game winner C. S. Silk came
out of her effort very well and will remain at Romans’ barn in New
York while they determine her next start.