Freshman sire Corniche (by Quality Road) picked up the second winner of his debut crop Tuesday when FANSHELL BEACH (f, 2, Corniche–Pacific Heat, by Unusual Heat) ran down the well-backed War Ready (Jackie's Warrior) at Churchill Downs, graduating by open lengths in this 4 1/2-furlong maiden special weight event.Drawn widest of the six, the 7-5 shot had to work to keep up with War Ready who shot out to the early advantage into the far turn. That pair quickly opened up a sizable gap back to the rest of the field but, as War Ready began to tire at the furlong marker, Fanshell Beach kept on, winning for fun through the final sixteenth under John Velazquez.Booked (Yaupon) was able to run down stablemate War Ready for second. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0.O-Hat Creek Racing; B-Betz Thoroughbreds, Inc./D.J. Stables/Brian Graves/Gainesway; T-Wesley Ward. Sales History: $80,000 ylg '25 KEESEP. FANSHELL BEACH ($4.88) annihilates the competition in the 2nd at @ChurchillDowns. The 2YO by @coolmoreamerica's CORNICHE is conditioned by Wesley Ward, @ljlmvel was in the irons. pic.twitter.com/xr5WhWOeyI— FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) April 28, 2026The post Second Winner, First ‘Rising Star’ For Corniche As Fanshell Beach Wins At Churchill appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.