Fair Grounds, January 4, 2025 — Numero Seis, a five-year-old gray/roan mare, showed her talent with a strong win in Race 8 at Fair Grounds. Guided by jockey Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr., she held off her competition to win the five-furlong turf race by 1¾ lengths. This victory brought her career earnings to $192,687 and kicked off her 2025 season on a high note.
Picked for Success
Numero Seis was bred in Kentucky by Alex Venneri Racing, LLC. She was purchased by bloodstock agent Clark Shepherd of Shepherd Equine Advisers for owner Larry Hirsch at the Keeneland January Sale for $50,000. Shepherd recognized her potential early and her connections have carefully managed her career since.
Trained by Joe Sharp and owned by Highlander Training Center, Numero Seis has steadily improved through expert handling and smart race placements. Her stakes-placed status, earned in the Ainsworth Untapable Stakes at Kentucky Downs in 2022, highlights her ability to compete against high-quality fields.
Race Recap for Numero Seis
In the race, Numero Seis broke well from the inside post position and quickly took the lead. She held her spot along the rail and pushed ahead as her competitors challenged her in the stretch. Her final time of 59.32 seconds earned her an Equibase Speed Figure of 83, marking one of her best performances to date.
A Solid Record
With this win, Numero Seis’s career stats now include 12 starts with 2 wins, 2 seconds and 2 thirds. While 2024 had its ups and downs, she’s already showing promise for a strong 2025 campaign. Her stakes-placed finish at Kentucky Downs further reinforces her versatility and class as she continues to compete at higher levels.
What’s Next for Numero Seis?
With her proven ability and a top-notch team behind her, Numero Seis is set for bigger opportunities. Her connections plan to place her in races that build on this momentum. Clark Shepherd summed it up: “We believed in her from the start and it’s great to see her turning that promise into results.”
