Well-bred SHIRL’S SPEIGHT (c, 3, Speightstown–Perfect Shirl, by Perfect Soul {Ire}) turned in one of the more impressive debuts of 2020 when he demolished nine rivals in front-running fashion over seven grassy furlongs here July 4, and the ‘TDN Rising Star’ handled two turns and Tapeta just as well Saturday to make the grade in Woodbine’s GIII Marine S. Away well from the outside seven post, the even-money favorite was content to sit second locked on to the frontrunner’s right hip through splits of :24.59 and :48.68. He was asked for more by Rafael Hernandez heading into the bend, took over seemingly a bit early midway around the turn and kept finding from there under confident handling to cruise to a 2 1/2-length victory in 1:43.42. Second choice Lucky Curlin (Curlin) completed the exacta with Dotted Line (Signature Red) checking in third. Shirl’s Speight becomes the 112th stakes winner and 55th graded winner for his top sire. The winner’s dam upset the 2011 GI Breeders’ Cup F/M Turf at 27-1 for this same owner/breeder and trainer. Lifetime Record: 2-2-0-0. O/B-Charles E. Fipke (Ky). T-Roger L. Attfield.
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