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Shadow Play (horse)
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Shadow Play is a world record holding standardbred racehorse
. He was sired by The Panderosa, out of Matts Filly, a Matts Scooter mare. The colt was purchased as a yearling for $16 000, and is currently owned by Dr Ian Moore of Charlottetown, PEI, R G McGroup LTD of Bathurst, NB, and Hockey Hall of Fame
inductee, Serge Savard
of Saint-Bruno, Quebec
.
Shortly thereafter, Dr Moore shipped the colt to Ontario where he raced for the remainder of his 2-year-old year. He finished 2nd in 2 legs of the Dream Maker Pacing Series, followed by a 4th in the final.
The highlight of his year was a 3rd place finish in an elimination of The Metro Pace at Mohawk. Stricken with another outside post, Shadow Play never really got into the race despite pacing his own mile in 1:51-3/5.
Shadow Play completed his freshman campaign with a mark of 1:57.2 (taken at Mohawk Racetrack) while compiling 3 wins, 3 seconds, and 3 thirds in 13 starts earning $31,151.
Shadow Play's next start came in the Diplomat Pacing Series at Woodbine Racetrack
in Toronto, ON where he return a winner in a new career best 1:52-1/5. After winning both his starts in the initial legs of the Diplomat, Shadow Play was sent away as favourite in the final where he finished a fading 4th.
On 1 July 2008, Shadow Play made his racing debut for high-profile trainer Mark Ford. Leaving from the outside at Pocono Downs
, a 5/8-mile track in Wilkes-Barre, PA, Shadow Play finished an impressive third after being parked every step. The winner, Upfront Hannahsboy, set a new track record for 3-year-old colt & gelding pacers by virtue of his 1:49-2/5 victory.
Shadow Play then reeled off two consecutive victories at Pocono Downs
, winning in 1:50-1/5 and 1:49-4/5, before breaking stride in a Pennsylvania Sires Stake event at The Meadows Racetrack and Casino
near Pittsburgh, PA.
On 1 August 2008, Shadow Play created buzz around the racing world with his eye-popping victory in an elimination of the Coors Delvin Miller Adios. With leading Grand Circuit driver David Miller in control, Shadow Play eased off the gate before making his move. Clearing just before the half, Shadow Play opened up by 2 lengths on the field and maintained that advantage as he powered home in a world record, for 3-year-old colt & gelding pacers on a 5/8-mile track, 1:48-2/5. This mile was 2/5-seconds from the all-aged world record, and tied the 2nd-fastest mile on a 5/8th-mile track ever. He returned 8 days later to capture the $350,000 final of the Adios with a time of 1:50-4/5.
On 9 September 2008, it was announced that Shadow Play was named Horse of the Year at Pocono Downs.
On 18 September 2008, Shadow Play once again stepped his way into the record books. In his first heat of the Little Brown Jug
, Shadow Play tied Mr Feelgood's stakes record of 1:50 scoring over Badlands Nitro. Though that record was broken in the next race, by Lonestar Legend, Shadow Play returned to capture the Little Brown Jug
winning the second heat in a time of 1:50.1, setting a new two-heat world record for 3-year-old pacing colts.
10 October 2008 marked another milestone for Shadow Play as he returned a first-up winner over Badlands Nitro in the $275,000 Windy City Pace
at Maywood Park
. The time of 1:50.4 sets a new stakes record, lowering the 1:51.3 mark set in last year's edition by Booze Cruzin.
Standardbred horse
Standardbreds are a breed of horse best known for their ability to race in harness at a trot or pace instead of under saddle at a gallop. Developed in North America, the breed is now recognized worldwide for its harness racing ability...
. He was sired by The Panderosa, out of Matts Filly, a Matts Scooter mare. The colt was purchased as a yearling for $16 000, and is currently owned by Dr Ian Moore of Charlottetown, PEI, R G McGroup LTD of Bathurst, NB, and Hockey Hall of Fame
Hockey Hall of Fame
The Hockey Hall of Fame is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Dedicated to the history of ice hockey, it is both a museum and a hall of fame. It holds exhibits about players, teams, National Hockey League records, memorabilia and NHL trophies, including the Stanley Cup...
inductee, Serge Savard
Serge Savard
Serge Aubrey "The Senator" Savard, OC, CQ is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman, most famously with the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League . He is also a local businessman in Montreal, and is nicknamed the Senator.-Playing career:Savard played minor league hockey with the...
of Saint-Bruno, Quebec
Saint-Bruno, Quebec
Saint-Bruno is a municipality in Quebec, located within the regional county municipality of Lac-Saint-Jean-Est.The municipality had a population of 2,353 in the Canada 2006 Census.-References:...
.
2 Year Old Campaign
Shadow Play made his racing debut on 21 June 2007 in Charlottetown, PEI. With owner/trainer Dr Ian Moore at the controls, he powered away from a field of maiden pacers to win by 4-1/2 lengths.Shortly thereafter, Dr Moore shipped the colt to Ontario where he raced for the remainder of his 2-year-old year. He finished 2nd in 2 legs of the Dream Maker Pacing Series, followed by a 4th in the final.
The highlight of his year was a 3rd place finish in an elimination of The Metro Pace at Mohawk. Stricken with another outside post, Shadow Play never really got into the race despite pacing his own mile in 1:51-3/5.
Shadow Play completed his freshman campaign with a mark of 1:57.2 (taken at Mohawk Racetrack) while compiling 3 wins, 3 seconds, and 3 thirds in 13 starts earning $31,151.
3 Year Old Campaign
On 12 April 2008, Shadow Play surfaced for his sophomore year with an eye-catching 1:58 qualifier in Charlottetown, where he was 14 lengths the best. He returned to the track one week later to make his parimutuel debut, where he once against overpowered the field by 13 lengths for a 1:56 victory.Shadow Play's next start came in the Diplomat Pacing Series at Woodbine Racetrack
Woodbine Racetrack
Woodbine Racetrack is a Canadian racetrack for Thoroughbred horse races located at 555 Rexdale Blvd. in the city of Toronto, Ontario. It is the only horseracing track in North America which stages, or is capable of staging, thoroughbred and standardbred horseracing programs on the same day...
in Toronto, ON where he return a winner in a new career best 1:52-1/5. After winning both his starts in the initial legs of the Diplomat, Shadow Play was sent away as favourite in the final where he finished a fading 4th.
On 1 July 2008, Shadow Play made his racing debut for high-profile trainer Mark Ford. Leaving from the outside at Pocono Downs
Pocono Downs
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs is a racino in Plains Township, Pennsylvania. The casino features 2,500 slots, live blackjack, roulette, and poker Tables. A 5/8 mile harness track is also a major attraction....
, a 5/8-mile track in Wilkes-Barre, PA, Shadow Play finished an impressive third after being parked every step. The winner, Upfront Hannahsboy, set a new track record for 3-year-old colt & gelding pacers by virtue of his 1:49-2/5 victory.
Shadow Play then reeled off two consecutive victories at Pocono Downs
Pocono Downs
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs is a racino in Plains Township, Pennsylvania. The casino features 2,500 slots, live blackjack, roulette, and poker Tables. A 5/8 mile harness track is also a major attraction....
, winning in 1:50-1/5 and 1:49-4/5, before breaking stride in a Pennsylvania Sires Stake event at The Meadows Racetrack and Casino
The Meadows Racetrack and Casino
The Meadows Racetrack and Casino is a standardbred harness racing track and slot machine casino in North Strabane Township near Meadow Lands, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The facility is located between U.S...
near Pittsburgh, PA.
On 1 August 2008, Shadow Play created buzz around the racing world with his eye-popping victory in an elimination of the Coors Delvin Miller Adios. With leading Grand Circuit driver David Miller in control, Shadow Play eased off the gate before making his move. Clearing just before the half, Shadow Play opened up by 2 lengths on the field and maintained that advantage as he powered home in a world record, for 3-year-old colt & gelding pacers on a 5/8-mile track, 1:48-2/5. This mile was 2/5-seconds from the all-aged world record, and tied the 2nd-fastest mile on a 5/8th-mile track ever. He returned 8 days later to capture the $350,000 final of the Adios with a time of 1:50-4/5.
On 9 September 2008, it was announced that Shadow Play was named Horse of the Year at Pocono Downs.
On 18 September 2008, Shadow Play once again stepped his way into the record books. In his first heat of the Little Brown Jug
Little Brown Jug (horse racing)
The Little Brown Jug is a harness race for three-year-old pacing standardbreds hosted by the Delaware County Agricultural Society since 1946 at the County Fairgrounds in Delaware, Ohio. The race takes place every year on the third Thursday after Labor Day. Along with the Hambletonian, a race for...
, Shadow Play tied Mr Feelgood's stakes record of 1:50 scoring over Badlands Nitro. Though that record was broken in the next race, by Lonestar Legend, Shadow Play returned to capture the Little Brown Jug
Little Brown Jug (horse racing)
The Little Brown Jug is a harness race for three-year-old pacing standardbreds hosted by the Delaware County Agricultural Society since 1946 at the County Fairgrounds in Delaware, Ohio. The race takes place every year on the third Thursday after Labor Day. Along with the Hambletonian, a race for...
winning the second heat in a time of 1:50.1, setting a new two-heat world record for 3-year-old pacing colts.
10 October 2008 marked another milestone for Shadow Play as he returned a first-up winner over Badlands Nitro in the $275,000 Windy City Pace
Windy City Pace
The Windy City Pace is a harness race for 3-year-old Standardbred pacing horses. It has been run annually since 1983 at Maywood Park in Melrose Park, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago....
at Maywood Park
Maywood Park
Maywood Park is located in Melrose Park, Illinois, United States, 17 miles from Chicago. It is used for harness racing. It has a capacity of 33,297 people and was built in 1946...
. The time of 1:50.4 sets a new stakes record, lowering the 1:51.3 mark set in last year's edition by Booze Cruzin.
4 Year Old Campaign
After a promising start to his 4-year-old campaign, Shadow Play soon experience trouble that would put his season in question. It started with sickness in his Molson Pace elimination, and was followed by a foot separation in each foot - just over a month apart. Just one week removed from his latest separation, Shadow Play put on a true display of heart by returning a 14-1 winner in a new best 1:47.4 while holding off the great Mister Big in the US Pacing Championship at The Meadowlands on 8 August 2009.Races
| Starts | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Money | Record | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life: | 40 | 18 | 8 | 4 | $1 553 322 | 1:47.4 |
| 2009: | 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 | $344 750 | 1:47.4 |
| 2008: | 25 | 14 | 3 | 1 | $1 177 421 | 1:48.2 |
| 2007: | 13 | 3 | 3 | 3 | $31 151 | 1:57.2 |
| Date | Track | Race | Purse | Finish | Fin. Time | Last 1/4 | Odds | Driver | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 August 2009 | The Meadowlands | BREEDERS CROWN | $500 000 | 2/1Q | 1:47.1 | 26.1 | *1.50 | David Miller | Dr Ian Moore |
| 8 August 2009 | The Meadowlands | US PACING | $328 750 | 1/1T | 1:47.4 | 26.2 | 14.40 | David Miller | Dr Ian Moore |
| 1 August 2009 | The Meadowlands | INVITATIONAL | $50 000 | 2/HD | 1:48.4 | 26.3 | 2.10 | David Miller | Dr Ian Moore |
| 25 July 2009 | The Meadowlands | NW26500L5 | $27 500 | 1/NK | 1:49.3 | 28.1 | *0.50 | David Miller | Dr Ian Moore |
| 19 July 2009 | Chester | BEN FRANKLIN E | $50 000 | 5/1H | 1:49.2 | 26.2 | 7.70 | David Miller | Dr Ian Moore |
| 11 July 2009 | Mohawk | OPEN | $50 000 | 2/2Q | 1:50.1 | 27.4 | 3.25 | Jason Brewer | Dr Ian Moore |
| 28 June 2009 | Rideau Carlton | DES SMITH | $162 000 | SCRATCH - Judges | |||||
| 26 June 2009 | Mohawk | QUA | 1/7Q | 1:52.0 | 28.0 | Paul MacDonell | Dr Ian Moore | ||
| 20 June 2009 | Mohawk | PREFERRED | $40 000 | SCRATCH - Vet (Sick) | |||||
| 22 May 2009 | Western Fair | MOLSON PACE E | $25 000 | 5/12H | 1:54.4 | 30.3 | *0.60 | David Miller | Dr Ian Moore |
| 10 May 2009 | Mohawk | 4YR OPEN | $35 000 | 1/H | 1:51.1 | 27.1 | *0.55 | David Miller | Dr Ian Moore |
| 2 May 2009 | Charlottetown | QUA | 1 | 1:53.4 | 28.0 | David Miller | Dr Ian Moore | ||
| 29 November 2008 | The Meadowlands | BREEDERS CROWN F | $500 000 | 2/1T | 1:49.0 | 26.4 | 4.40 | David Miller | Dr Ian Moore |
| 22 November 2008 | The Meadowlands | BREEDERS CROWN E | $25 000 | 1/1Q | 1:51.4 | 26.0 | *0.40 | David Miller | Dr Ian Moore |
| 1 November 2008 | Balmoral Park | AMERICAN NATIONAL | $300 000 | 1/1 | 1:49.3 | 26.1 | *0.20 | David Miller | Dr Ian Moore |
| 25 October 2008 | Yonkers | MESSENGER | $650 000 | 2/NK | 1:52.1 | 27.4 | 2.20 | David Miller | Dr Ian Moore |
| 10 October 2008 | Maywood Park | WINDY CITY | $275 000 | 1/HD | 1:50.4 | 27.2 | *0.70 | David Miller | Dr Ian Moore |
| 18 September 2008 | Delaware County Fair | LITTLE BROWN JUG F | $264 589 | 1/6Q | 1:50.1 | 26.2 | *0.60 | David Miller | Dr Ian Moore |
| 18 September 2008 | Delaware County Fair | LITTLE BROWN JUG E | $58 797 | 1/1H | 1:50.0 | 26.2 | 1.50 | David Miller | Dr Ian Moore |
| 30 August 2008 | Mohawk | NW30000L6CD | $29 000 | 2/NS | 1:50.3 | 27.4 | *0.95 | David Miller | Dr Ian Moore |
| 17 August 2008 | Flamboro | CONFED CUP F | $493 000 | 5/8H | 1:51.0 | 27.4 | 4.90 | David Miller | Dr Ian Moore |
| 17 August 2008 | Flamboro | CONFED CUP E | $50 000 | 1/2 | 1:50.2 | 27.3 | *0.75 | David Miller | Dr Ian Moore |
| 9 August 2008 | Pocono | ADIOS F | $350 000 | 1/H | 1:50.4 | 29.4 | *1.00 | David Miller | Mark Ford |
| 1 August 2008 | Pocono | ADIOS E | $50 000 | 1/2 | 1:48.2 | 28.1 | 4.80 | David Miller | Mark Ford |
| 25 July 2008 | The Meadows | PASS 3YOC&G | $68 121 | 5/6 | 1:52.2 | 29.3 | *1.00 | David Miller | Mark Ford |
| 19 July 2008 | Pocono | NW11500L4 | $18 100 | 1/1T | 1:49.4 | 27.2 | *0.20 | Tim Tetrick | Mark Ford |
| 8 July 2008 | Pocono | REYNOLDS 3YOC | $33 403 | 1/1Q | 1:50.1 | 27.1 | *0.30 | David Miller | Mark Ford |
| 1 July 2008 | Pocono | PASS 3YOC | $42 553 | 3/2T | 1:50.0 | 29.0 | 18.20 | David Miller | Mark Ford |
| 21 June 2008 | Mohawk | NW3R50000LCD | $22 000 | 1/8Q | 1:50.2 | 26.1 | *0.65 | Tim Tetrick | Dr Ian Moore |
| 14 June 2008 | Mohawk | NA CUP C | $100 000 | 7/12T | 1:52.0 | 28.2 | 73.10 | Rick Zeron | Dr Ian Moore |
| 7 June 2008 | Mohawk | NA CUP E | $50 000 | 8/11T | 1:51.2 | 27.3 | 139.75 | Rick Zeron | Dr Ian Moore |
| 31 May 2008 | Mohawk | BURLINGTON | $100 000 | 5/7Q | 1:53.0 | 28.3 | 19.40 | Rick Zeron | Dr Ian Moore |
| 17 May 2008 | Pocono | MAX HEMPT E | $37 634 | 6/8 | 1:52.4 | 29.3 | 11.70 | Tim Tetrick | Dr Ian Moore |
| 10 May 2008 | Mohawk | DIPLOMAT | $78 000 | 4/4H | 1:52.1 | 28.3 | *0.80 | Rick Zeron | Dr Ian Moore |
| 3 May 2008 | Mohawk | DIPLOMAT | $25 000 | 1/T | 1:54.2 | 27.0 | *1.20 | Rick Zeron | Dr Ian Moore |
| 26 April 2008 | Woodbine | DIPLOMAT | $25 000 | 1/2H | 1:52.1 | 28.1 | 3.80 | Rick Zeron | Dr Ian Moore |
| 19 April 2008 | Charlottetown | NW1901L5CD | $2 500 | 1/13 | 1:56.0 | 28.2 | *0.15 | Dr Ian Moore | Dr Ian Moore |
| 12 April 2008 | Charlottetown | QUA | 1/14 | 1:58.0 | 27.2 | Dr Ian Moore | Dr Ian Moore | ||
| 28 October 2007 | Flamboro | NW2R18500L | $6 800 | 2/1Q | 1:57.0 | 29.3 | *0.05 | Dr Ian Moore | Dr Ian Moore |
| 20 October 2007 | Woodbine | GOV CUP | $23 000 | 7/9T | 1:53.4 | 27.3 | 81.00 | Paul MacDonell | Dr Ian Moore |
| 23 September 2007 | Mohawk | NW2R30000LCD | $17 000 | 3/T | 1:54.2 | 28.4 | 1.50 | Mark MacDonald | Dr Ian Moore |
| 15 September 2007 | Mohawk | NASAGAWEYA | $143 800 | 8/12T | 1:55.2 | 30.3 | 3.45 | Mark MacDonald | Dr Ian Moore |
| 1 September 2007 | Mohawk | METRO F | $1 000 000 | 6/9T | 1:51.3 | 28.2 | 37.05 | Mark MacDonald | Dr Ian Moore |
| 25 August 2007 | Mohawk | METRO E | $40 000 | 3/4 | 1:53.0 | 28.1 | 4.90 | Mark MacDonald | Dr Ian Moore |
| 19 August 2007 | Mohawk | NW2R22000LCD | $17 000 | 3/1 | 1:53.1 | 27.2 | 5.95 | Paul MacDonell | Dr Ian Moore |
| 6 August 2007 | Mohawk | DREAM MAKER | $56 200 | 4/2Q | 1:54.1 | 28.1 | 4.90 | Paul MacDonell | Dr Ian Moore |
| 30 July 2007 | Mohawk | DREAM MAKER | $15 000 | 2/1T | 1:53.4 | 30.0 | 6.50 | Dr Ian Moore | Dr Ian Moore |
| 23 July 2007 | Mohawk | DREAM MAKER | $15 000 | 2/Q | 1:54.0 | 27.4 | *1.15 | Paul MacDonell | Dr Ian Moore |
| 15 July 2007 | Mohawk | 2YR-C-COND | $15 000 | 1/H | 1:57.2 | 27.3 | *0.65 | Dr Ian Moore | Dr Ian Moore |
| 30 June 2007 | Charlottetown | NW2RLFTCD | $1 150 | 1/4H | 1:58.0 | 28.1 | *0.25 | Dr Ian Moore | Dr Ian Moore |
| 21 June 2007 | Charlottetown | NW1RLFT | $1 000 | 1/4H | 2:02.3 | 29.4 | *0.95 | Dr Ian Moore | Dr Ian Moore |
| 14 June 2007 | Charlottetown | QUA | 1/5H | 2:03.1 | 29.2 | Dr Ian Moore | Dr Ian Moore | ||
External links
- Shadow Play Shocks at 14-1
- Moore Comments on Shadow Play's Feet
- Moore Updates on Shadow Play
- Shadow Play Qualifies at Mohawk
- Shadow Play Wins Windy City Pace
- Shadow Play Headlines Windy City Pace
- Moore: Shadow Play Sound, Raring to Go
- Shadow Play's Heel Heals
- Dr. Moore Gives Shadow Play Update
- Shadow Play Wins 63rd Little Brown Jug
- Canadian Vet Trains Top Jug Contender
- NHL Hall of Famer Seeks Jug Victory
- Moore High on Shadow Play's Jug Chances
- Field Set for Little Brown Jug
- Confederation Cup Elims Complete, Final Set
- Shadow Play to be Honored at Pocono
- Shadow Play Wins Adios Final at Pocono
- 'Babysitting' a World Record Holder
- Shadow Play Favoured in Delvin Miller Adios
- World Record for Shadow Play in Adios