Eclipse Awarded Keeneland’s Gold Tray For Milestone 9th Graded Win
Another milestone reached for the baby blue & black.
Speed Shopper’s win in the Bewitch Stakes (G3) on closing day of the Spring Meet at Keeneland on April 24 marked the stable’s ninth graded stakes victory at the track since the inception of Eclipse in 2011. Keeneland executives honored Eclipse with its coveted gold tray, recognizing the achievement as part of the historic racetrack’s milestone program.
Aron Wellman was on hand to accept the gold tray in the winner’s circle following Speed Shopper’s victory, along with several partners and Eclipse team members.
“We are beyond humbled and honored to earn a gold tray from Keeneland,” Wellman said. “It always starts with the horses: In Lingerie (G1), Valiance (G1), Current (G3), Speech (G1), Nest (G1), Blame Debbie (G3), Candied (G1), Locked (G1), Speed Shopper (G3)—and everyone who played a role in this achievement. Trainers and their staffs, all of our fearless jockeys, every partner who puts their faith in the baby blue & black, our unbeatable Eclipse staff, and our confidant, Mike Levy, who has been there every step of the way. This is pretty special.”