CHESTER, W.Va. - Like most of the winners on the Saturday undercard at Mountaineer Racetrack, Shadowbdancing put his speed to full advantage when leading all the way in the $125,000 West Virginia Governor's Stakes, the richest co-feature on West Virginia Derby Day.
Jockey Randy Meier sent Shadowbdancing to the front going into the first turn, and after opening a clear advantage, the colt just kept moving, prevailing as Meier pleased. Shadowbdancing returned $5 as the favorite in a field of seven older horses.