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Tag Archives: Silic

Nov
04
2009

Breeders’ Cup hosts World Cup meeting alums

The 26th Breeders’ Cup will be run at Santa Anita this weekend and Dubai International Racing Carnival and World Cup graduates are plentiful at the entry box. Longshot winner of the 2009 Dubai Duty Free (G1), Gladiatorus will once again hold longshot status in the Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1).  Offered at 20-1 on the track’s [...]

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Aug
14
2009

Goldikova v. Gladiatorus in Prix Jacques la Marois

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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Jul
23
2009

UPDATE: Gladiatorus now “quite likely” for Arlington Million; adds pace presence with ‘Passion

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 [...]

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Apr
06
2009

Silic rises in popularity following Dubai Duty Free

Despite winning the 1999 Breeders’ Cup Mile, Silic’s profile as a stallion was relatively small.  That is, until his son Gladiatorus defeated ten individual grade/group one winners in the 2009 Dubai Duty Free.  Standing for just $3,500 in California, the interest has picked up.  Click HERE for the story by Steve Anderson of the Daily Racing Form

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