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Old Rivals Square Off Again in Balanchine

Old Rivals Square Off Again in Balanchine

Mahbooba will try and turn the tables on First City when she faces that rival and eight others in the $200,000 Balanchine Stakes Sponsored by S.O.G. Operations (UAE-IIT) at Meydan Racecourse Feb. 17.

 Thursday, February 16, 2012
Mendip Shows Class in Maktoum Challenge Win

Mendip Shows Class in Maktoum Challenge Win

Mendip made a strong late rally to win the $250,000 Al Maktoum Challenge-Round 2 Sponsored by Dubal (UAE-II) at Meydan Racecourse Feb. 9.

 Thursday, February 09, 2012
'Master' Headlines Maktoum Challenge Round 2

'Master' Headlines Maktoum Challenge Round 2

Master of Hounds is set to make his second start for trainer Mike de Kock in the $250,000 Al Maktoum Challenge-Round 2 Sponsored by Dubal (UAE-II) at Meydan Racecourse Feb. 9.

 Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Hitchens Edges Krypton Factor in Al Shindagha

Hitchens Edges Krypton Factor in Al Shindagha

Hitchens outlasted a stubborn Krypton Factor to claim a short head victory in the $200,000 Al Shindagha Sprint Sponsored by Gulf News (UAE-III) at Meydan Racecourse Feb. 3.

 Friday, February 03, 2012
Al Shindagha Sprint Draws Full Field of 14

Al Shindagha Sprint Draws Full Field of 14

An evenly matched field of 14 sprinters will face the starter in the Al Shindagha Sprint Sponsored by Gulf News (UAE-III) at Meydan Racecourse Feb. 3.

 Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Musir Easy Winner of Al Rashidiya

Musir Easy Winner of Al Rashidiya

The anticipated battle between defending champ Presvis and Musir never materialized as Musir sailed home an easy winner of the $200,000 Al Rashidiya-Sponsored by Dubai Duty Free (UAE-IIT) Jan. 26.

 Thursday, January 26, 2012
Presvis Takes on Musir in Al Rashidiya

Presvis Takes on Musir in Al Rashidiya

Presvis is set to make his 2012 debut when he faces Musir and seven other challengers in the $200,000 Al Rashidiya-Sponsored by Dubai Duty Free (UAE-IIT) at Meydan Racecourse Jan. 26.

 Wednesday, January 25, 2012
First City Scores Upset in Cape Verde Stakes

First City Scores Upset in Cape Verde Stakes

First City got up in the final strides to nail heavily-favored Mahbooba on the wire in the $200,000 Cape Verde Stakes-Sponsored by The Saeed and Mohammed Al Naboodah Group (UAE-IIT) at Meydan Racecourse Jan. 20.

 Friday, January 20, 2012
Mahbooba Headlines Cape Verdi Stakes

Mahbooba Headlines Cape Verdi Stakes

Mike de Kock's Mahbooba will be gunning for her second straight win when she takes on seven rivals in the $200,000 Cape Verdi Stakes-Sponsored by The Saeed and Mohammed Al Naboodah Group (UAE-IIT) Jan. 20.

 Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Musir Cruises to Victory in Maktoum Challenge

Musir Cruises to Victory in Maktoum Challenge

Musir took the lead in the stretch and drew off to an easy three-length victory in the $200,000 Al Maktoum Challenge-Round 1 Sponsored by Etisalat (UAE-III) at Meydan Racecourse Jan. 12.

 Thursday, January 12, 2012
Mendip Bids for Repeat in Maktoum Challenge

Mendip Bids for Repeat in Maktoum Challenge

Mendip bids to become the first two-time winner of the Al Maktoum Challenge-Round 1 (UAE-III) at Meydan Racecourse Jan. 12.

 Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Aussie Williams 'Masters' Meydan Challenge

Aussie Williams 'Masters' Meydan Challenge

Australian Craig Williams prevailed over Ireland's Colm O'Donoghue to capture the third annual Meydan Masters International Jockeys Championship Jan. 6.

 Friday, January 06, 2012
Meydan Masters Gets Dubai Carnival Started

Meydan Masters Gets Dubai Carnival Started

Many of the best Thoroughbreds in the world will converge upon Meydan Racecourse when the Dubai World Cup Carnival begins on Jan. 5.

 Wednesday, January 04, 2012

Mandaean Much the Best at Saint-Cloud

Andre Fabre's Mandaean made a successful leap into group I company with a comfortable 2 1/2-length victory in the Criterium de Saint-Cloud (Fr-I) Nov. 12.

 Saturday, November 12, 2011

French Fifteen in Easy Win in International

French Fifteen swept past Pakal in the final yards to register an impressive 1 1/4-length victory in the Criterium International (Fr-I) at Saint-Cloud Oct. 30.

 Sunday, October 30, 2011

'Quiza' Charges Late to Take Lydia Tesio

Quiza Quiza Quiza overtook Beatrice Aurore in deep stretch to capture the Longines Lydia Tesio (It-I) at Capannelle Oct. 23.

 Sunday, October 23, 2011

'Fabulous' Finish in Prix Royal-Oak

Be Fabulous swept past Cavalryman with a furlong left to run and drew off to a convincing 1 3/4-length victory in the Prix Royal-Oak (Fr-I) at Longchamp Oct. 23.

 Sunday, October 23, 2011

Camelot Shines in Racing Post Trophy

Aidan O'Brien's Camelot lived up to all his pre-race hype with an easy 2 1/4 length victory in the $312,000 Racing Post Trophy (Eng-I) at Doncaster Oct. 22.

 Saturday, October 22, 2011

Campanologist Sails to Victory at San Siro

A rejuvenated Campanologist scored his second straight group I victory with a decisive win in the $412,129 Gran Premio Jockey Club Italiano (Ity-I) at San Siro Oct. 16.

 Sunday, October 16, 2011

Cirrus des Aigles Soars in Champion Stakes

French raider Cirrus des Aigles edged So You Think in the final strides to claim victory in the $2,028,000 QIPCO Champion Stakes (Eng-I) at Ascot Oct. 15.

 Saturday, October 15, 2011
Frankel Rolls to Ninth Straight Win in QE II

Frankel Rolls to Ninth Straight Win in QE II

Superstar Frankel kept his unbeaten record intact with a dominating victory in the $1,560,000 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes Sponsored by QIPCO (Eng-I) at Ascot Oct. 15.

 Saturday, October 15, 2011

Nayarra Breaks Maiden in Gran Criterium

Nayarra took command with just over a furlong to run and easily held off the late challenge of Rosa Eglanteria to win the $397,151 Premio Gran Criterium (It-I) at San Siro Oct. 9.

 Sunday, October 09, 2011

Parish Hall Springs Upset in Dewhurst Stakes

Parish Hall held off the late charge of favored Power to win the $468,000 Dubai Dewhurst Stakes (Eng-I) by a half-length at Newmarket Oct. 8.

 Saturday, October 08, 2011

Crusade Charges to Victory in Middle Park

Longshot Crusade benefitted from a strong ride by jockey Seamie Heffernan as he charged between horses to capture the $234,000 Emaar Middle Park Stakes (Eng-I) at Newmarket Oct. 8.

 Saturday, October 08, 2011

Nahrain Nips Announce in Opera Thriller

Nahrain edged Announce by a nose in a thrilling renewal of the $475,888 Qatar Prix de l'Opera (Fr-I) at Longchamp Oct. 2.

 Sunday, October 02, 2011
Danedream Springs Huge Upset in Arc

Danedream Springs Huge Upset in Arc

Danedream stormed down the center of the course and drew off to easily win the $5,437,800 Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (Fr-I) at Longchamp Oct. 2.

 Sunday, October 02, 2011
Dream Ahead Nips Goldikova at Wire in Foret

Dream Ahead Nips Goldikova at Wire in Foret

Dream Ahead got up in the final strides to nip Goldikova by a nose to win the $407,904 Qatar Prix de la Foret (Fr-I) at Longchamp Oct. 2.

 Sunday, October 02, 2011

Dabirsim Rockets to Lagardere Victory

Heavily-favored Dabirsim shot through an opening on the rail as he advanced from last to first to win the $475,888 Qatar Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere-Grand Criterium (Fr-I) at Longchamp Oct. 2.

 Sunday, October 02, 2011

'Tangerine' Leads Home Longshots in Abbaye

Outsider Tangerine Trees led home a trio of longshots when he upset the $407,904 Qatar Prix de l'Abbaye (Fr-I) at Longchamp Oct. 2.

 Sunday, October 02, 2011

Kasbah Bliss Scores in Prix du Cadran

Kasbah Bliss stormed from last to first to win the $339,920 Qatar Prix du Cadran (Fr-I) at Longchamp Oct. 2.

 Sunday, October 02, 2011

Elusive Kate Leads the Way in Marcel Boussac

Elusive Kate took the lead at the start and never looked back, as she drew off to win the $407,904 Total Prix Marcel Boussac-Criterium Des Pouliches (Fr-I) at Longchamp Oct. 2 by three lengths.

 Sunday, October 02, 2011

Gentoo Seeks Repeat in Prix du Cadran

Defending champion Gentoo heads a field of 10 turf marathoners in the $339,920 Qatar Prix du Cadran (Fr-I) at Longchamp Oct. 2.

 Friday, September 30, 2011

Six Fillies Vie for Prix Marcel Boussac Crown

A small but quality field of six juvenile fillies will go to the post in the $407,904 Total Prix Marcel Boussac-Criterium Des Pouliches (Fr-I) at Longchamp Oct. 2.

 Friday, September 30, 2011

Dabirsim Headlines Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere

Dabirsim will seek to keep his perfect record intact when he takes on six challengers in the $475,888 Qatar Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere-Grand Criterium (Fr-I) at Longchamp Oct. 2.

 Friday, September 30, 2011

Requinto Takes on Elders in Prix de l'Abbaye

David Wachman's Requinto takes on older rivals when he lines up in the $407,904 Qatar Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp (Fr-I) Oct. 2.

 Friday, September 30, 2011

Eleven Will Square off in Prix de l'Opera

An evenly-matched field of 11 fillies will go to the post in the $475,888 Qatar Prix de l'Opera (Fr-I) at Longchamp Oct. 2.

 Friday, September 30, 2011
Goldikova Eyes Repeat in Prix de la Foret

Goldikova Eyes Repeat in Prix de la Foret

Goldikova will face seven rivals when she bids for a repeat victory in the $407,904 Qatar Prix de la Foret (Fr-I) at Longchamp Oct. 2.

 Friday, September 30, 2011

So You Think, Workforce Top 16 Runners in Arc

Australian superstar So You Think and defending champion Workforce appear set to clash once again as a field of 16 runners were declared for the $5,437,800 Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (Fr-I) Oct. 2.

 Thursday, September 29, 2011

Campanologist Cruises in Preis von Europa

Campanologist returned to the winner's circle for the first time in over a year when he cruised to an easy victory in the Preis von Europa (Ger-I) at Cologne Sept. 25.

 Sunday, September 25, 2011

Dick Turpin Wins Thriller at San Siro

Favorite Dick Turpin produced a strong late run to nip Cityscape at the wire in an exciting renewal of the Premio Vittorio di Capua (It-I) at San Siro Sept. 24.

 Saturday, September 24, 2011
'Lightening' Strikes in Cheveley Park Stakes

'Lightening' Strikes in Cheveley Park Stakes

Lightening Pearl took command two furlongs from the wire and held off the late bid of Sunday Times to win the $255,000 Jaguar Cars Cheveley Park Stakes (Eng-I) at Newmarket Sept. 24.

 Saturday, September 24, 2011
Sahpresa Gets Hat Trick in Sun Chariot Stakes

Sahpresa Gets Hat Trick in Sun Chariot Stakes

Sahpresa made history with a third straight victory in the $272,000 Kingdom of Bahrain Sun Chariot Stakes (Eng-I) at Newmarket Sept. 24.

 Saturday, September 24, 2011
Lyric of Light Rallies for Fillies' Mile Win

Lyric of Light Rallies for Fillies' Mile Win

Lyric of Light reeled in a gallant Samitar in the final strides to capture the $234,000 Shadwell Fillies' Mile (Eng-I) by a short head at Newmarket Sept. 23.

 Friday, September 23, 2011
Galikova Earns Her Stripes in Prix Vermeille

Galikova Earns Her Stripes in Prix Vermeille

Galikova stepped out from big sister Goldikova's shadow with an impressive victory in the $477,631 Qatar Prix Vermeille (Fr-I) at Longchamp Sept. 11.

 Sunday, September 11, 2011

Excelebration Rolls in Soggy Prix du Moulin

Excelebration earned a well-deserved group I victory when he overcame the testing course conditions to win the $614,097 Qatar Prix du Moulin de Longchamp (Fr-I) Sept. 11.

 Sunday, September 11, 2011

Dead-Heat in Thrilling Irish St. Leger

Jukebox Jury and Duncan provided a scintillating finish to the $296,000 Irish Field St. Leger (Ire-I), hitting the wire together to dead-heat in the last Irish classic race of the season Sept. 10.

 Saturday, September 10, 2011
Masked Marvel Sets Stakes Record in St. Leger

Masked Marvel Sets Stakes Record in St. Leger

Masked Marvel drew clear in the final furlong on his way to a decisive three-length victory in the $780,000 Ladbrokes St. Leger Stakes (Eng-I) at Doncaster Racecourse Sept. 10.

 Saturday, September 10, 2011

Power Determined Winner of National Stakes

Power held off the late challenge of Dragon Pulse to win the $269,000 Goffs National Stakes (Ire-I) by a half-length at the Curragh Sept. 10.

 Saturday, September 10, 2011

Danedream Dominates Rivals in G.P. Von Baden

The filly Danedream turned in yet another powerful performance when she stormed home to win the $355,015 Longines Grosser Preis von Baden (Ger-I) by six lengths at Baden-Baden Sept. 4.

 Sunday, September 04, 2011
Emulous Flies to Victory in Matron Stakes

Emulous Flies to Victory in Matron Stakes

Emulous continued a terrific racing season for Juddmonte Farm when she swept past Together to win the $255,500 Coolmore Fusaichi Pegasus Matron Stakes (Ire-I) by three widening lengths at Leopardstown Sept. 3.

 Saturday, September 03, 2011
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