Devil by Design became leading freshman sire Medaglia d’Oro’s fifteenth
allowance-level maiden winner from his debut crop, as the 2-year-old
filly was impressive in defeating a field of 12 in her first career
start in a $50,000 maiden special weight race at Keeneland Race Course
on Oct. 25.
Trained by Jose Fernandez, Devil by Design crossed
the wire a length-and-a-quarter in front while stopping the timer in
1:10.59 for six furlongs over the local Polytrack. Out of the Devil His
Due mare Beauty’s Due, Devil by Design earned $31,225 for her owner and
breeder John D. Gunther.