CLEMENT L. HIRSCH STAKES 2021 (G1) | DEL MAR | SHEDARESTHEDEVIL |

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Shedaresthedevil , favored at odds of 6-5, turned in a perfect dress rehearsal for the Longines Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1) in the $300,000 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes (G1) Aug. 1. Trainer Brad Cox had shipped the 2020 Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1) winner to Del Mar for the Clement Hirsch to give the filly a prep over the track where this year's Breeders' Cup will be held.

As an added benefit, the race gave Shedaresthedevil a "Win & You're In" berth to the Nov. 6 Distaff.

Three-time graded winner Venetian Harbor , the 2-1 third choice, sped to the lead when the gates opened. Second-choice As Time Goes By , on the rail after the scratches of Warren's Showtime and Clockstrikestwelve , bobbled slightly, which put her last early.

Ridden by Florent Geroux, Shedaresthedevil came out well from the outside post in the five-horse field and quickly angled into a good position in third, just outside and on the hip of Venetian Harbor. Longshot Paige Anne raced in second along the rail.

Venetian Harbor clocked the first quarter-mile in :23.30 and a half-mile in :47.21. Before the field reached the second turn, she started to edge away. Shedaresthedevil closed the gap almost immediately, however, ranging up to head Venetian Harbor just before the quarter pole.

Venetian Harbor succeeded in staying with Shedaresthedevil for several strides into the stretch, but ultimately Shedaresthedevil had too much in reserve. Shedaresthedevil easily pulled away to win by 3 1/4 lengths, completing 1 1/16 miles on the fast track in 1:45.38. Venetian Harbor finished second, another 3 1/4 lengths in front of Paige Anne.

"The idea was to get her to break alertly, then get a good spot," Geroux said. "That's exactly what happened. She ran her race today, and she's very good when she does."

Shedaresthedevil paid $4.60, $2.60, and $2.60. Venetian Harbor returned $3.20 and $3.60, and Paige Anne paid $5.80.