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As they entered the eighth pole, Senor Buscador had closed the gap to 2 1/2 lengths behind National Treasure. Trainer Todd Fincher felt hopeful about his chances of winning the US$3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational, despite trailing by a dozen lengths earlier in the race. However, as they approached the sixteenth pole, Fincher's confidence began to wane, and in the end, Senor Buscador had ...
The Gr.2 San Pasqual Stakes took place at Santa Anita last Saturday, and was originally intended to serve as a preparation race for the Gr.1 Santa Anita Handicap. However, the results of the race now carry greater significance for the Dubai World Cup program. Newgrange, who won two stakes races at Santa Anita this winter, is set to compete in the US$12 million Dubai World Cup. Meanwhile, Mixto, ...
European horses have generally performed well in American graded turf stakes, but the Gr.1 Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational Stakes has been an exception. In the first five runnings of the January group stakes at Gulfstream Park, American horses have emerged victorious. However, the upcoming race on Saturday could break this trend, as a European filly is currently favored in the mile and an ...
In preparation for the Gr.1 Dubai World Cup races, the overseas invasion continues with a "Fashion Friday" program on 26th January. This program features candidates for many of the significant races two months down the road, including Clapton, prepping for the World Cup itself, and Mawj, who finished second to Master of The Seas in the Gr.1 Breeders' Cup Mile in her last outing. American trainer ...
The likely contenders for Dubai World Cup night are slowly revealing themselves. Last week, the exciting news emerged that Lord North is on course for the Dubai Turf, which he has won for the past three years. Although he had to share one of his successes with the mighty Japanese runner Panthalassa, with whom he deadheated on the line, there is no denying Lord North's right to be regarded as a ...
Go Soldier Go, a son of Tapiture, is set to race in the 85-105 Handicap at Jebel Ali on Saturday in hopes of returning to his winning ways. According to rider Adrie de Vries, Go Soldier Go typically takes some time to get going, but his performances have shown that stamina is his forte. This season, he has posted solid but unspectacular efforts in well-contested 2000m handicaps at Meydan, facing ...
Abu Dhabi's six-race card on Thursday is set to be dominated by the 4YO UAE bred Purebred Arabians. The Abu Dhabi Colts Classic and the Abu Dhabi Fillies Classic both carry a purse of AED100,000 and will have full fields of 16 assembled. The colts and geldings will start first, with the Jaber Bittar-trained Mubeed being the one to watch out for. He won his debut at Sharjah by a striking nine ...
Spirit Dancer, owned by Sir Alex Ferguson, will aim to build on his victory in the Bahrain International Trophy by competing in the Jebel Hatta at Meydan. This race presents an opportunity for him to achieve more international success. Spirit Dancer, co-owned by Ferguson, Fred Done, and Ged Mason, provided the former Manchester United manager with one of the most memorable moments of his racing ...
Since 2000, D. J. Stable has campaigned 10 graded-stakes winners, including three millionaires and three Group One winners, either independently or in collaboration with others. The stable has also been represented in two Classics and a year-end champion. However, one feat that has eluded the father and son duo of Leonard and Jonathan Green is winning a Group One on the grass. They hope to ...
The Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia recently recommended that Maximum Security be disqualified from receiving the US$10 million winner's share from the inaugural Saudi Cup. This decision comes almost four years after the race took place and is based on the drug-related conviction of Jason Servis, the horse's former trainer. If the Stewards Committee of the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia approves the ...
Trainer Danny Shum has set his sights on the upcoming HK$13 million Gr.1 Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup 2000m with Romantic Warrior, hoping to improve on his second-place finish to Golden Sixty last year. To prepare for the big race, the horse had a warm-up run at Sha yesterday with jockey James McDonald on board. This will be Romantic Warrior's sixth Group One crown if he manages to clinch the title. ...
Aidan O’Brien has suggested that Auguste Rodin, the standout 3YO from last year, might kick off his 2024 season by participating in the Dubai Sheema Classic. Auguste Rodin, a triumphant performer in the Derby, Irish Derby, Irish Champion Stakes, and the Breeders’ Cup Turf, showcased O’Brien's adept management skills, enabling the colt to rebound from setbacks in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket and ...
