Informed Decision
| Informed Decision | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Monarchos |
| Grandsire | Maria's Mon |
| Dam | Palangana |
| Damsire | His Majesty |
| Sex | Mare |
| Foaled | 2005 |
| Country | United States |
| Colour | Gray |
| Breeder | Charles Kidder, Ben Kidder, Nancy Cole |
| Owner | Augustin Stable |
| Trainer | Jonathan E. Sheppard |
| Record | 22: 14-0-5 |
| Earnings | US$2,214,426 |
| Major wins | |
|
Missile Belle Stakes (2008) Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (2009) | |
| Awards | |
| American Champion Female Sprint Horse (2009) | |
| Last updated on January 19, 2010 | |
Informed Decision (foaled February 5, 2005 in Kentucky) is an American Thoroughbred Champion racehorse. She is sired by Kentucky Derby winner Monarchos out of the His Majesty mare, Palangana. She is trained by Jonathan E. Sheppard and owned by George W. Strawbridge, Jr.'s Augustin Stable.
Informed Decision is the first Grade I winner for her sire Monarchos. She has to date won the Grades 1 Humana Distaff Handicap, Vinery Madison Stakes and the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint. For her performances in 2009, Informed Decision was voted the Eclipse Award as the American Champion Female Sprint Horse.
References
- Informed Decision's pedigree and racing stats
- Informed Decision at the NTRA
- Informed Decision at Breeders' Cup.com with race video