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 [...]
By PatCummings
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Also tagged Ahmed Ajtebi, Anatolia Trophy, Aqlaam, Baden-Baden, Balius, Dubai Duty Free, Dubai Sheema Classic, Eastern Anthem, Frankie Dettori, 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 Aqlaam, Baltazaar's Gift, Breeders' Cup Mile, Clive Cox, Dubai Duty Free, Dubai International Racing Carnival, Famous Name, Godolphin, Goldikova, Prix du Moulin de Longchamp, Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Xaar
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After taking some time to recover from a winter in Dubai, 2009 Mahab Al Shimaal (G3) winner Gayego is scheduled to make his return to the races on Monday at Saratoga in a six furlong allowance race. Gayego defeated eventual Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) winner Big City Man when taking the Mahab Al Shimaal on the [...]
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Also tagged Big City Man, Cologne, Deauvlle, Dubai Duty Free, Dubai Golden Shaheen, Dubai Sheema Classic, Eastern Anthem, Gayego, Getaway, Godolphin, Godolphin Mile, Goldikova, Lantana Mob, Mahab Al Shimaal, Michael Trombetta, Prix Jacques le Marois, Saeed bin Suroor, Saratoga, Super Thursday, Two Step Salsa, Wiener Walzer
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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 Aqlaam, Breeders' Cup Mile, Deauville, Frankie Dettori, Goldikova, John Gosden, Only Green, Prix Jacques la Marois, Queen Anne Stakes, Royal Ascot, Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum, Silic, Virtual
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Of all things, a “corn” will cause Gladiatorus to miss next Saturday’s Arlington Million. Click HERE for the story from RacingPost.
Godolphin racing manager Simon Crisford reported the Dubai Duty Free (G1) winner is now considered “quite likely” for the Arlington Million (G1) on August 8, according to the stable’s website. Gladiatorus (pictured below) was ruled out of a start in Wednesday’s Sussex Stakes at Goodwood. In the event that the son of Silic did not [...]
By PatCummings
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Posted in Future Plans
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Also tagged Ahmed Ajtebi, Arlington Million, Dubai Duty Free, Frankie Dettori, Godolphin, Goodwood, Gran Criterium, Nad al Sheba, Paco Boy, Presious Passion, Prix Jacques la Marois, Queen Anne Stakes, Royal Ascot, Silic, Simon Crisford, Sussex Stakes
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Citing numerous sources including Arlington Park and the International Racing Bureau, Daily Racing Form’s Marcus Hersh reported that 2009 Dubai Duty Free (G1) winner Gladiatorus and 2009 Singapore International Cup (G1) winner Gloria De Campeao are considered possibilities for the Arlington Million (G1) on August 8. Gloria De Campeao was a well-beaten second behind Well [...]
While Gladiatorus romped at every chance he had when racing in Dubai earlier in 2009, the eyes, and in some cases, the hearts of American racing fans have been affixed on the stylings of Presious Passion, a gutsy 6-year-old gelding intent on one thing – running fast and not being passed. And, like a fine [...]
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Also tagged Breeders' Cup Turf, Dubai Duty Free, Dubai International Racing Carnival, Dubai Sheema Classic, Elvis Trujillo, Jay Peg, Mac Diarmida, Monmouth Park, Patricia Generazio, Presious Passion, Royal Anthem, United Nations, With Approval
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A swollen fetlock will cause Archipenko to miss Saturday’s renewal of the Coral Eclipse Stakes (G1), reported trainer Mike De Kock’s website. What was due to be his first start since finishing sixth in the Audemars Piguet Queen Elizabeth II Cup at Sha Tin in April, the future for the son of Kingmambo is undetermined. [...]
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 [...]