Shedaresthedevil Refuses To Lose In La Troienne Stakes Triumph Sponsored by:
Shedaresthedevil (Daredevil) wins the La Troienne (G1) at Churchill Downs on 4.30.21. Florent Geroux up, Brad Cox trainer, Qatar Racing, Flurry Racing Stables and Big Aut Farm owners.
The last time Shedaresthedevil entered the starting gate at Churchill Downs, she was a longshot who was forwardly placed and fought doggedly to win the Kentucky Oaks. Seven months later in the Grade 1 La Troienne Stakes, Shedaresthedevil was now the giant to slay, but everything else remained the same.
The 4-year-old daughter of Daredevil was put on the lead coming out of the gate by jockey Florent Geroux on Friday afternoon, followed closely on the rail by Envoutante, and on the outside by Bajan Girl. Shedaresthedevil held a one-length advantage over her closest rivals through the first turn, and went through the opening quarter-mile in :23.99 seconds.