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Ajtebi preparing for first US mounts

Homegrown Emirati jockey Ahmed Ajtebi has his first American riding engagements this week when he is booked to partner Godolphin’s Gladiatorus and Buzzword at the 26th Breeders’ Cup Championships in California.  2009 has been a masterful year for the 27 year-old former camel jockey who has climbed the ranks to emerge as a regular rider for the boys [...]

Gayego impressive in Ancient Title victory

The 2009 Mahab Al Shimaal (G3) winner, Gayego, should leave little doubt in the mind of his handlers as to which Breeders’ Cup race he should contest after a monumental run in the Ancient Title Stakes (G1) at Santa Anita. Following fast fractions, the son of Gilded Time was angled well into the middle of [...]

Gayego back to six furlongs at Santa Anita

After a gutsy second behind stable companion Two Step Salsa in the Godolphin Mile (G2), Gayego presented a conundrum to the home team when sent back to the United States: sprint short or middle distances?  The son of Gilded Time defeated eventual Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) winner Big City Man when the two hooked-up in [...]

Well Armed last in return following Dubai World Cup; Godolphin Mile also-ran Informed wins a close one

The 2009 Dubai World Cup (G1) winner Well Armed failed to pick up the running in Sunday’s San Diego Handicap (G2) at Del Mar.  A race he won in 2008 in his first start following a third place finish behind Curlin in the 2008 Dubai World Cup, Well Armed failed to get the lead and [...]

Well Armed possible for Dubai World Cup

The Dubai Racing Club reported today that Well Armed, winner of the 2008 San Antonio Handicap prior to a Dubai World Cup third, is likely to be pointed back to the big race.  Racing for WinStar Farm, Well Armed also annexed the 2008 Goodwood at Santa Anita but was oddly placed in the Breeders’ Cup [...]