Belmont distance too much for Shackleford

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.