Lady Shenandoah Confirmed for Everest Slot

Tara Madgwick - Monday September 15

Champion trainer Chris Waller is set to have wo runners in this year’s $20million The Everest with Joliestar confirmed for the stable’s own race slot while her stablemate Lady Shenandoah was announced today as the runner for Fairway Thoroughbreds.

Lady Shenandoah has secured a start in The Everest - image Bradley Photography

"We are thrilled to see Lady Shenandoah gain a spot in this year's Everest," Hermitage's Shannon Clarke said in a statement.

"It's a race that captures the imagination of the racing world, and to be represented by a mare of her calibre is a great honour.

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"We're also incredibly grateful to Fairway Thoroughbreds for their support and confidence in Lady Shenandoah.''

Fairway Thoroughbreds were left without a runner this year when their high class mare Sunshine in Paris was retired due to injury and the six year-old was reportedly covered by Wootton Bassett (GB)  last weekend.

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