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Tag Archives: Saratoga

Oct
24
2009

Vineyard Haven works for gritty DeFrancis Dash win

Making his second start since a fourth-place finish in the 2009 UAE 2000 Guineas (G3), Vineyard Haven was first past the post once again, and would stay that way, in the Frank DeFrancis Dash (G1) at Laurel Park.  Godolphin’s sophomore sprinter was disqualified from the top spot after brushing with Capt. Candyman Can in the [...]

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Oct
23
2009

Vineyard Haven favored in DeFrancis Dash

Following a fourth place finish in the UAE 2000 Guineas (G3), Vineyard Haven was returned to America and prepared for a fall campaign.  Godolphin’s son of Lido Palace returned with an incredibly impressive, albeit erratic, performance in the Kings Bishop Stakes (G1) at Saratoga, where he was first past the post but disqualified for interference [...]

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Sep
16
2009

UAE Derby winner Regal Ransom back in Super Derby

The 2009 UAE Derby (G2) winner, Regal Ransom, will make his long awaited return to the races following an eighth placing behind Mine That Bird in the Kentucky Derby (G1).  Louisiana Downs will be the host of the Emirati classic winner as Regal Ransom faces a field of six other sophomores looking to land the 30th [...]

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Sep
02
2009

Don’t expect Rachel Alexandra at Dubai World Cup

So says owner Jess Jackson, after being asked of the prospects by a reporter.  In a report published in the Lexington Herald-Leader, Jackson reports that unless his mind is changed regarding the safety of synthetic surfaces, seeing the winner of the Kentucky Oaks (G1), Preakness Stakes (G1), and Haskell Invitational (G1) at the 2010 $10 [...]

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Aug
26
2009

Asiatic Boy might duck Rachel Alexandra

The 2007 UAE Triple Crown winner and potential starter Saratoga’s Woodward (G1) might have his plans shifted and head west to Del Mar to run in the Pacific Classic (G1), so trainer Kiaran McLaughlin told Bloodhorse legend Steve Haskin.  Unbeaten in 2009, Rachel Alexandra has won the Kentucky Oaks (G1), Preakness (G1), Mother Goose (G1), and Haskell [...]

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Aug
24
2009

Kentucky Derby winner’s long-term goal: Dubai World Cup

The 50-1 upset winner of the 2009 Kentucky Derby (G1), Mine That Bird is being pointed to the 2010 Dubai World Cup (G1) and its $10,000,000 purse.  So says racing writer Vic Zast, who spends each summer tracking stories in America’s racing wonderland, Saratoga.   Zast offers a long look at Mine That Bird’s trainer Chip [...]

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Aug
19
2009

Vineyard Haven scheduled to return in ambitious King’s Bishop at Saratoga

After a disappointing effort this year in Dubai, Godolphin’s Vineyard Haven is scheduled to make his return to the races on the Travers undercard at Saratoga with a start in the King’s Bishop Stakes (G1).  In just one Dubai start, the winner of the Hopeful (G1) at Saratoga last year recorded a fourth in the UAE 2000 Guineas [...]

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Aug
17
2009

Gayego victorious in return at Saratoga

The hot hand of the Godolphin Stable continued their strong run as the winner of the Mahab Al Shimaal (G3), Gayego, was victorious in his return to racing, a six furlong allowance race at Saratoga.  The second home in the 2009 Godolphin Mile (G2), Gayego broke in a bit of a tangle and was steadied soon [...]

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Aug
16
2009

Mahab Al Shimaal winner Gayego returns Monday

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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Aug
09
2009

DRN Commentary: The creep of negativity against Dubai racing continues as facts tell a different story

“Never mind that Curlin never was the same horse after returning from his victory in the Dubai World Cup.” Those are the words of Southern California racing columnist Art Wilson as they appeared in his San Bernadino Sun column of August 6.  You can access the entire column, which actually discusses the powerful mare Zenyatta [...]

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