Shackleford had his first breeze since a disappointing performance in the Aug. 27 Travers Stakes when going five furlongs Saturday morning, after which trainer Dale Romans said he is contemplating a run in the Oct. 1 Indiana Derby at Hoosier Park for his Preakness winner.
“We’ll either go to Indiana or just train straight into the Breeders’ Cup,” said Romans, with either the Dirt Mile or Classic the target.
With Tammy Fox aboard, Shackleford went in 1:01.20 over a fast track at Churchill Downs. The speedy colt faded badly to finish eighth in the Travers.
“The main thing is he’s training good and feeling good,” Romans said.
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