Nightshade on a Roll.

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Nightshade the two year old powerhouse filly from Intrepid Racing is making a splash this year...and not just on one track.

A few weeks ago this promising two year old took the crown in The Wire's Y12 Juvenile Mile Wire Finish Cup. She placed her nose against the other race favorite Ventura. Her other records boast of four wins and four places, placing her already at the Grade Four level and there is still a lot of the year left...whispers of the Breeder's Cup are already being mentioned about the black bay filly.
Her lines are familiar and yet unique, being a half-sibling to HoF'er Deadly Desires through their dam, IR owned and bred, Requiem. Her sire Frontier is an MHS bred stallion that comes from a line of Triple Crown winners...

Concerning Nightshade's victory over Ventura; It would be putting it mildly to say that there is a slight rivalry developing between these two superstar fillies. We tried to get a comment from Nick Landing, Nightshade's owner and trainer, about the filly's progress and victory over rival stable SOPS, but all we got was a smile...

So there you have it...it looks like there is a certain filly to be on the lookout for!

This is Beth Grissom reporting for The Gallop

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Hailey Levine: If not for our... trouble at the farm, Akumabuelle would be a challenge for Nightshade. She's been doing great workouts despite her one second place (which was in front of Ventura). She has the ability... We just need to get her out there and racing again.

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Matthias Lanning says: She is doing really well, keep working with her!

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Krystal Yhate says: Well, both Amber and Henna are refusing to comment so I'll have to suffice. Amber's just too wound up over the loss and Henna didn't like losing to her either with Sizzling Dawn. I believe a dartboard has recently appeared in the tack room with a picture of Nightshade on it. In fact, Amber may even have her own IRS dartboard somewhere...

So good job, but watch out! We're gunning for you.

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<sub>Nick Landing Says:
Thank You Matthias for the encouragement! Nightshade is taking a minimum week break!

Hailey, I can't wait to see Akumabuelle on the track we'll be waiting for you two!

Krystal thank you for those comforting words! I'll be mindful of the usuful information you've just told me the next time Amber and I have a little chat. Nightshade and Michael will be prepping for you SOPS!</sub>