Shackleford Confirmed for Belmont Stakes

“As long as he comes out of the work good he will run, I am excited he’s doing so well and coming into the race the right way. I think he’s going to be very competitive. It’s fun to get a rivalry started [with Animal Kingdom], it’s good for racing. I wanted to see him work his normal work, and he did today. I thought he went around there really well and it looked like he did everything the way he was supposed to. I think he will handle the [1 ½ mile] distance.Under the right scenario he will be fine. You would think [he would be on the lead]. He’s been on the lead the last two races. I don’t know who’s going to jump in and try to get in front of him ” said Romans.