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Chance Shot (foaled 1924 in Kentucky) was an American-bred Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. Bred by August Belmont Jr. he was sired by the great Fair Play which made him a half brother to Man o’ War out of the French mare Quelle Chance. He was a full brother to stakes winner and 2-time leading sire Chance Play.Trained by Pete Coyne and ridden by Earl Sande Chance Shot was a stakes winner at 2 3 and 4 but is best known for winning the 1927 Belmont Stakes.