Shady Empire

Shady Empire is a 7-year-old dark bay or brown gelding from the United States, trained by Norman McKnight. He is the offspring of the stallion Empire Way and the mare River Kiss. Throughout his career, Shady Empire has won three races. His most notable victory occurred on January 6, 2024, at Oaklawn Park, where he was ridden by Harry Hernandez and won a $38,100 claiming race, beating Lightning Struck. He has proven to be a lucrative horse for bettors, as backing Shady Empire throughout his career would have yielded a 323 percent return on investment.