MAINE Chance stallion Silvano sired the winner of the $350 000 Gr3 American St Leger at Arlington International Racecourse on Saturday.

Lucky Speed  showed an appreciation for the longer trip and saved all for the stretch run, surging from off the pace to collar Team Valor International’s Panama Hat (GB) late and score in track record time.

Lucky Speed wins from Team Valor’s Panama Hat.

With Andrasch Starke aboard for trainer Peter Schiergen, Stall Hornoldendorf’s 5-year-old runner  scored his first North American win while covering a 1 1/16-mile trip on firm turf in 2:46.50.