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Godolphin’s Veracity euthanized after Ascot Gold Cup

Veracity, winner of the inaugural Dubai Racing Club Gold Cup in February 2009, was euthanized following a fracture to his cannon bone suffered in the final stages of Friday’s Ascot Gold Cup (G1).  Ridden by Frankie Dettori for Godolphin, Veracity made a challenge for the lead with approximately 4.5 furlongs remaining but was soon collared [...]

Drill Sergeant upsets at Ascot

After an auspicious debut to his 2009 season, Drill Sergeant scored at 14-1 in the Duke of Edinburgh Stakes on the final card of racing at the Royal Ascot meet.  Under Joe Fanning, Drill Sergeant has steadily improved after appearing listless in three starts at the Dubai International Racing Carnival.  With three starts in Dubai [...]

Devotee, UAE Oaks winner, returning to US

Godolphin’s Devotee, winner of the 2009 UAE Oaks, will return to the United States under the royal blue banner to continue her career after a disappointing 13th in the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket. Her turf debut had the filly show  short-lived early speed. Click HERE for quotes from Godolphin racing manager Simon Crisford regarding Devotee. [...]