Shadwell Farm

SHADWELL TO SPONSOR 2009 MET MILE AND TRAVERS STAKES

Thursday, April 30, 2009

Shadwell Farm is proud to once again announce its partnership with the New York Racing Association by sponsoring both the Grade 1 Metropolitan Mile and the Grade 1 Travers Stakes. 

"Shadwell has been supportive of New York racing and anxiously look forward to our involvement both at Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course as a wonderful honor and we are excited about continuing this experience,” said Rick Nichols, Shadwell Farm Vice President and General Manager.

The 116th running of the Grade 1, $600,000 Metropolitan Mile will be contested on Monday, May 25 at Belmont Park. The 140th running of the Grade 1, $1,000,000 Travers Stakes will take place Saturday, August 29 at Saratoga.