TDN RISING STARS

February 19, 2006 - Gulfstream Park, Race 3, Msw, USD $32,000, 1m

Fantastic Shirl, f, 3, 2003 by Fantastic Light

1st Dam: Lady Shirl (GISW, $1,001,923), by That's a Nice
2nd Dam: Canonization, by Native Heritage
3rd Dam: Heatherglow, by The Axe II

Owner: Dell Ridge Farm
Breeder: Dell Ridge Farm (KY)
Trainer: William I Mott

Fantastic Shirl was let go at 4-1 in her debut despite her impressive family connections. The half sister to Grade I winner Shakespeare (Theatrical {Ire}, $664,140) chased the pace through fractions of :22.71 and :47.29, moved to the lead with authority on the far turn and powered clear to a 3 3/4-length triumph. Fellow first timer Doryphar (Gone West) was second. Fantastic Shirl was a $170,000 KEESEP yearling. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $19,200.