Shake It Cerry an easy winner in Filly Futurity
October 5, 2014,By Kimberly Rinker for The USTA
Lexington, KY — Shake It Cerry put forth a dominating performance in the 49th edition of the $224,000 Kentucky Filly Futurity, stopping the timer in 1:52.2 for driver Ron Pierce and trainer Jimmy Takter.
USTA/Mark Hall photo
Shake It Cerry dominated the 49th KY Filly Futurity in 1:52.2 on Sunday afternoon at The Red Mile.
The 1-5 public’s choice, a daughter of Donato Hanover-Solveig-Yankee Glide, pushed her career earnings to $1,562,205 for the Solveig Partner’s Racing of East Windsor, N.J.
“The race worked out perfect for her,” said trainer Jimmy Takter. “It’s a heck of a mile for a trotting filly with the weather we have here today. Ronnie (driver Pierce) said she was just perfect today and had a few seconds left in her. In all of her life, her races have been very good. She’s a very special horse. She’s staked up to the end of the year. “
Shake It Cerry took the lead handily in rein to Pierce, trotting comfortably through fractions of :27.4, :56.2 and 1:25.1 before drawing off in the stretch by nearly six lengths. Vanity Matters (David Miller) made a mile bid first over going to the three-quarters, and held on to be second, while Scream And Shout (Yannick Gingras) got up for third.
Shake It Cerry now has 11 wins this year with $734,436 in seasonal earnings. Lifetime she’s amassed 19 wins in 24 starts. She is the fourth foal out of her dam and is full sister to Solvato 3, 1:53.2f ($300,931) and the 2-year-old Uncle Lasse 2, 1:54.1 ($203,279). She also has a half-brother in Dontyouforgetit 3, 1:52.1f ($598,049).