nobals secured his second consecutive victory in the $200,000 bet365 Kennedy Roadโข Stakes (G2) at Woodbine on November 25, โ2023, overcoming a fourth-place finish initially dueโ to โinterference. The 6-year-old gelding was ultimately placed fourth by the stewards before the decision was overturned, awarding himโ the win.
The Kennedy Road Stakes โis a significantโ race in Canadian thoroughbred racing, โoffering a significant purse and black-type status, crucial for breeding value. Nobals’ repeat performance elevates his career earnings to $1,917,108 and marks his โ10th black-type stakesโ score and fourth win in graded company. The victory solidifies his standing as โa โtop contender in the North Americanโ turf scene andโ sets โขthe stage for potential future engagements.
Trainer Jose Hernandez praised Nobals’ versatility,stating,”I love this track. Youโ can do โwhateverโ you want with โthe horse. He has a lotโค of class. A horse just like that, it makes your job easy.”
During the stretchโค rally, Nobals caused interference with Awesome Bourbon and Society’s Thunder. following a review, โขthe stewardsโค elevated Awesome Bourbon to second and Society’s Thunder to third, initiallyโ placingโ Nobalsโ fourth. Though,โ the decision wasโข later reversed, โrestoring โNobals to the winner’s โขcircle.
Bred in Kentucky by dr. โฃJohn Chandler, Nobals is a son โคof Noble โMission (GB).