Godolphin’s Eastern Anthem got only as close as second in the Grosser Preis von Baden (G1) in Germany, beaten three lengths by local superstar Getaway. Frankie Dettori had the Dubai Sheema Classic (G1) winner moving well but was no match for the improving 6-year-old winner. Youmzain, a two-time Sheema Classic participant, was third and a [...]
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Also tagged Ahmed Ajtebi, Anatolia Trophy, Baden-Baden, Balius, Dubai Duty Free, Dubai Sheema Classic, Eastern Anthem, Frankie Dettori, Gladiatorus, Godolphin, Grosser Preis von Baden, Jebel Hatta, Longchamp, Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum
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Sunday’s Prix du Moulin de Longchamp (G1) features two successful Dubai racing veterans in 2009 Dubai Duty Free (G1) winner Gladiatorus and Carnival handicap winner Balthazaar’s Gift. While Gladiatorus has failed to replicate his Dubai form this season in Europe, Balthazaar’s Gift has impressed, seemingly hitting his best stride at the ripe age of six. Just 18 [...]
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Also tagged Baltazaar's Gift, Breeders' Cup Mile, Clive Cox, Dubai Duty Free, Dubai International Racing Carnival, Famous Name, Gladiatorus, Godolphin, Goldikova, Prix du Moulin de Longchamp, Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Xaar
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Sunday at Deauville should bring a hearty challenge for Dubai Duty Free (G1) winner Gladiatorus as the son of Silic is set to face reigning Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) winner Goldikova in the Prix Jacques la Marois. In total, a field of nine will face the starter, including Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s Aqlaam [...]
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Also tagged Breeders' Cup Mile, Deauville, Frankie Dettori, Gladiatorus, Goldikova, John Gosden, Only Green, Prix Jacques la Marois, Queen Anne Stakes, Royal Ascot, Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum, Silic, Virtual
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Mike De Kock trainee Imbongi managed a third place finish in Saturday’s totesport.com Summer Mile Stakes (G2) at Ascot while Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum’s Aqlaam stayed on to win by a half-length. Making only his seventh lifetime start, the 4-year-old by Oasis Dream was sent off as the 15-8 favorite and held off 12-1 price [...]
A winner of the John Bovington Memorial Criterion Stakes (G3) at Newmarket just 14 days ago, Imbongi looks to confirm his form as one of three top choices in Saturday’s totesport.com Summer Mile Stakes (G2) at Ascot. Ante-post wagering has Imbongi in a relatively split-wagering propositon at 7-2 with Aqlaam lightly favored at 5-2 and [...]
Consider him an effective miler…for now. Paco Boy (pictured below in Dubai) landed his first Group One win beyond seven furlongs when annexing the Queen Anne Stakes, the first race of the 2009 Royal Ascot meeting. Long criticized for his inability to handle extended distances in the top tier races, this Richard Hannon trainee silenced [...]