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It's a Dundeel Romps in Rosehill Guineas

It's a Dundeel will be aimed for a sweep of Sydney's Triple Crown series after coasting to a six-length romp in the $500,000 Rosehill Guineas (Aus-I) March 30 at Rosehill Gardens.

 Saturday, March 30, 2013

Filly Recite Stays Unbeaten in New Zealand

Unbeaten filly Recite kept her record perfect with a clear win in the $225,000 The Oaks Stud Manawatu Sires' Produce Stakes (NZ-I), New Zealand's richest race for 2-year-olds, March 30.

 Saturday, March 30, 2013
Record-Setter Shea Shea Heads Al Quoz Sprint

Record-Setter Shea Shea Heads Al Quoz Sprint

Trainer Mike de Kock's Meydan course-record setter Shea Shea aims for the most lucrative win of his career in the $1 million Al Quoz Sprint Sponsored By Emirates NBD (UAE-I) on the Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) undercard March 30.

 Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Major Test Awaits Soft Falling Rain at Meydan

Major Test Awaits Soft Falling Rain at Meydan

Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid al Maktoum's unbeaten colt Soft Falling Rain will get the first major test of his career in the $1 million Godolphin Mile (UAE-II) March 20 at Meydan.

 Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Gentildonna Towers in Dubai Sheema Classic

Gentildonna Towers in Dubai Sheema Classic

Japan's brilliant filly Gentildonna begins her international campaign March 30 in the $5 million Longines Dubai Sheema Classic (UAE-I) on the Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) undercard at Meydan.

 Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Champ Lord Kanaloa Sets Chukyo Course Record

Champ Lord Kanaloa Sets Chukyo Course Record

Japan's reigning champion sprinter Lord Kanaloa uncoiled powerful strides on the uphill stretch at newly renovated Chukyo Racecourse and won the $2,195,000 Takamatsunomiya Kinen (Jpn-I) in course-record time March 24.

 Sunday, March 24, 2013

Pierro, Appearance, Foreteller Win at Sydney

Australian champion Pierro held back charging stablemate More Joyous to capture the $350,000 Canterbury Stakes (Aus-I), one of three group I races at Rosehill Gardens March 23, opening day of the Sydney Autumn Carnival.

 Saturday, March 23, 2013
Black Caviar Electrifying in 24th Career Win

Black Caviar Electrifying in 24th Career Win

Undefeated Black Caviar easily tallied victory number 24 in the $400,000 William Reid Stakes (Aus-I) March 22 at Moonee Valley and joined the mighty Kingston Town in the history books with a record-tying 14th top-level win.

 Friday, March 22, 2013

Black Caviar Seeks Record-Equaling Win

Black Caviar will put her unbeaten record on the line in the $400,000 William Reid Stakes (Aus-I) March 22 at Moonee Valley and bid to equal the great Kingston Town's record tally of 14 Australian group I wins.

 Monday, March 18, 2013

More Than Sacred Shows Stamina in NZ Oaks

Making her first start at the top level, More Than Sacred drew away to a comfortable two-length win in the Wellfield New Zealand Oaks (NZ-I) March 16 at Trentham.

 Saturday, March 16, 2013

Randwick Guineas: Blinkers Aid It's a Dundeel

The addition of blinkers for the first time helped It's a Dundeel to victory over highly regarded Proisir in the Randwick Guineas (Aus-I) March 16 at Warwick Farm.

 Saturday, March 16, 2013
Jakkalberry Among Super Saturday Stars

Jakkalberry Among Super Saturday Stars

Globetrotter Jakkalberry led in the final 100 meters to defeat 3-5 favorite Await the Dawn and Cavalryman in the $250,000 Dubai City Of Gold Sponsored by Emirates SkyCargo on the Super Saturday card March 9 at Meydan.

 Saturday, March 09, 2013
Game Sajjhaa Gets Up Late in Jebel Hatta

Game Sajjhaa Gets Up Late in Jebel Hatta

Godolphin's Sajjhaa gamely drove between horses in the stretch to deny South African champion The Apache a win in the $300,000 Jebel Hatta (UAE-I), the finale on the Super Saturday card March 9.

 Saturday, March 09, 2013
Hunter's Light Pounces in Maktoum Challenge

Hunter's Light Pounces in Maktoum Challenge

Hunter's Light delivered Godolphin's 200th win at the top level when he captured the $400,000 Al Maktoum Challenge Round 3 Sponsored by Emirates Airline (UAE-I) on the Super Saturday card March 9 at Meydan.

 Saturday, March 09, 2013
Dullahan Unplaced in Burj Nahaar

Dullahan Unplaced in Burj Nahaar

African Story stormed along the rail to win the $200,000 Burj Nahaar (UAE-III) over Capital Attraction while U.S.-based Dullahan was unplaced in his warm-up for the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) late this month.

 Saturday, March 09, 2013

Shamexpress, Super Cool Win $1 Million Races

Shamexpress won the $1 million Newmarket Handicap and Super Cool captured the $1 million Australia Cup March 9 at Flemington.

 Saturday, March 09, 2013
Little Mike, Monterosso Meet at Meydan

Little Mike, Monterosso Meet at Meydan

U.S. turf standout Little Mike and 2012 Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) winner Monterosso headline the $400,000 Al Maktoum Challenge Round 3 Sponsored by Emirates Airline (UAE-I) on the Super Saturday card March 9 at Medyan.

 Thursday, March 07, 2013
Dullahan Takes the Stage in Burj Nahar

Dullahan Takes the Stage in Burj Nahar

Donegal Racing's synthetic track specialist and Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) hopeful Dullahan will sharpen up for his planned start in the $10 million race later this month in the $200,000 Burj Nahar (UAE-III) March 9 at Meydan.

 Thursday, March 07, 2013
Igugu, Delpech Reunite for Jebel Hatta

Igugu, Delpech Reunite for Jebel Hatta

South African star mare Igugu will be reunited with regular rider Anthony Delpech for the $300,000 Jebel Hatta (UAE-I) March 9 at Meydan as she returns to take on Godolphin's Sajjhaa, who defeated her two weeks ago.

 Thursday, March 07, 2013

Favorite Sangster Kicks Clear in Auckland Cup

A revitalized Sangster handily won the $500,000 Auckland Cup (NZ-I) March 6 at Ellerslie, tallying a third consecutive win and second group I victory in as many starts after snapping an eight-race winless skid.

 Wednesday, March 06, 2013

Improved Demand Boosts Sales at Inglis

Paced by a Holy Roman Emperor colt bought for the top price of $110,000 (US$112,610), the second session of the Inglis Melbourne premier yearling sale closed March 6 with increases in two primary economic indicators.

 Wednesday, March 06, 2013
Average Up at Selective Inglis Market

Average Up at Selective Inglis Market

Cumulative average price at the Inglis Melbourne premier yearling sale showed an 8.6% increase compared with last year at the conclusion of the three-day first session March 5 while total sales and median remained static.

 Tuesday, March 05, 2013

Strong Trade at Inglis 'Blue Riband' Session

Buyers on day two at the Inglis Melbourne premier yearling sale March 4 opened their pocketbooks for horses bred to go middle and long distances in a new "Blue Riband" session at the Oaklands sales complex in Melbourne.

 Monday, March 04, 2013

Teofilo Colt Tops First Day of Inglis Sale

A colt by Darley stallion Teofilo sold for the highest price of $250,000 (US$255,175) on day one of the Inglis Melbourne premier yearling sale March 3 at Oaklands near Melbourne.

 Sunday, March 03, 2013
Game Trade Storm Denies Musir in Zabeel Mile

Game Trade Storm Denies Musir in Zabeel Mile

Trade Storm gamely threaded his way through horses in the stretch and burst clear late to deny favored Musir a win in the $250,000 Zabeel Mile Sponsored by Stud Estrela Energia (UAE-II) March 2 at Meydan.

 Saturday, March 02, 2013
Ahzeemah Takes Nad al Sheba for Godolphin

Ahzeemah Takes Nad al Sheba for Godolphin

Godolphin won the $200,000 Nad al Sheba Trophy Sponsored by Haras Estrela Energia (UAE-III) for the third straight year March 2 when Ahzeemah held off a strong challenge from Certerach by a neck at Meydan.

 Saturday, March 02, 2013

Habibi Rebounds to Win New Zealand Derby

Fillies took the top two spots in the New Zealand Derby (NZ-I) March 2 at Ellerslie, with Habibi winning by a half-length over Fix in a thrilling finish.

 Saturday, March 02, 2013

Longshot Ferlax Shines in Australian Guineas

Undefeated at country tracks in Australia, Ferlax capably handled a huge step up at Flemington March 2, with a gutsy win over highly-regarded filly You're So Good in the Australian Guineas (Aus-I).

 Saturday, March 02, 2013
Stayers Take Stage in Nad Al Sheba Trophy

Stayers Take Stage in Nad Al Sheba Trophy

The $200,000 Nad Al Sheba Trophy (UAE-III) attracted an intriguing 13-horse field, including globetrotting Jakkalberry, 2012 Irish St. Leger (Ire-I) victor Royal Diamond, and Saddler's Rock, who has shown impressive stamina.

 Thursday, February 28, 2013
Musir Seeks Comeback Win in Zabeel Mile

Musir Seeks Comeback Win in Zabeel Mile

Musir continues on the comeback trail March 2 at Meydan in search of his first win in more than a year in the $250,000 Zabeel Mile Sponsored by Stud Estreal Energia (UAE-II).

 Thursday, February 28, 2013
Shuruq Streaks to U.A.E. Oaks Victory

Shuruq Streaks to U.A.E. Oaks Victory

Shuruq won by a convincing four lengths in the $250,000 United Arab Emirates Oaks Sponsored by Al Dana Wealth Management (UAE-III) Feb. 28 at Meydan while leading in a one-two-three finish for Godolphin.

 Thursday, February 28, 2013
Now Spun Game Meydan Classic Winner

Now Spun Game Meydan Classic Winner

Godolphin's Now Spun gamely charged between horses in the stretch and tallied a 1 1/4-length win in the $150,000 Meydan Classic Sponsored by Shahrazad Ladies Banking Feb. 28 at Meydan in season debut.

 Thursday, February 28, 2013
Lovely Pass Seeks Second U.A.E. Classic Win

Lovely Pass Seeks Second U.A.E. Classic Win

Lovely Pass, who led a quartet of Godolphin runners across the finish line in the United Arab Emirates One Thousand Guineas earlier this month at Medyan, returns in the $250,000 United Arab Emirates Oaks UAE-III) Feb. 28.

 Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Redoute's Choice Reaches 100 Stakes Winners

Elite Australian sire Redoute's Choice reached his 100th individual stakes winner Feb. 23 when She's Clean won the Triscay Stakes at Warwick Farm.

 Sunday, February 24, 2013

All Too Hard Wins on Big Day at Caulfield

All Too Hard, the younger half brother of superstar Black Caviar, launched an eye-catching acceleration off the turn at Caulfield Feb. 23 and rolled to a 3 1/4-length victory in the $500,000 Futurity Stakes (Aus-I)

 Saturday, February 23, 2013
Black Caviar Inducted Into Australian HOF

Black Caviar Inducted Into Australian HOF

Undefeated Black Caviar received a rare distinction Feb. 21 when she became only the second active racehorse to be inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame.

 Thursday, February 21, 2013
Mushreq Wins Al Fahidi Fort in Breakthrough

Mushreq Wins Al Fahidi Fort in Breakthrough

Mushreq will continue on a path toward the $5 million Dubai Duty Free (UAE-I) next month after a convincing win Feb. 21 at Meydan in the $250,000 Al Fahidi Fort (UAE-II).

 Thursday, February 21, 2013
Sajjhaa Upsets Igugu in Record Balanchine Win

Sajjhaa Upsets Igugu in Record Balanchine Win

Godolphin's Sajjhaa spoiled the highly anticipated return of South African Horse of Year Igugu in the Balanchine (UAE-II) Feb. 21, rolling past the overwhelming favorite in the Meydan stretch and drawing off for the win.

 Thursday, February 21, 2013

Oratorio Colt Tops Solid Final Perth Session

With overall strength of the re-formatted Magic Millions Perth yearling sale squarely at the top of the market, the auction concluded Feb. 20, paced by an Oratorio colt purchased for $100,000 (US$103,175).

 Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Lonhro Filly Tops Perth Sale Opener

An Australian-bred filly by Darley's Central Kentucky-based Lonhro sold for $200,000 ($269,207 U.S.) to top the first session of the Magic Millions Perth yearling sale Feb. 19 at the Belmont Park sales complex.

 Tuesday, February 19, 2013
De Kock Threesome Set for Al Fahidi Fort

De Kock Threesome Set for Al Fahidi Fort

While trainer Mike de Kock's lone representative in the Balanchine (UAE-II) on Feb. 21 at Meydan is South African star Igugu, he sends a three-prong attack for the $250,000 Al Fahidi Fort (UAE-II) two races later.

 Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Igugu on Target for Return in Balanchine

The $200,000 Balanchine (UAE-II) Feb. 21 at Meydan attracted seven entrants, but the field is overshadowed by the presence of South African Horse of the Year Igugu, who returns from a long layoff.

 Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Grape Brandy Swoops to February Stakes Win

Grape Brandy Swoops to February Stakes Win

Espoir City appeared on his way to a second February Stakes (Jpn-I) win Feb. 17 at Tokyo, but Grape Brandy wore him down in the final 100 meters to secure the win in Japan's first top-level race of the season.

 Sunday, February 17, 2013
Unbeaten Black Caviar Sets Record in Comeback

Unbeaten Black Caviar Sets Record in Comeback

Demonstrating she still has the competitive fire that has made her a living legend, Black Caviar took her unbeaten record to 23 victories Feb. 16 at Flemington in record time in the Black Caviar Lightning Stakes (Aus-I).

 Saturday, February 16, 2013

Candle Lit Tops Goffs Sale at Final Session

Moyglare Stud's 3-year-old filly Candle Lit was bought for a sale-topping 100,000 euros (US$133,493) at the second and final session of the Goffs February mixed sale Feb. 14 at Kildare Paddocks.

 Thursday, February 14, 2013
Mental Foils Krypton Factor in Meydan Sprint

Mental Foils Krypton Factor in Meydan Sprint

Australian group I winner Mental grabbed the lead late from Kavanagh and drew clear to a one-length victory in the $200,000 Al Shindagha Sprint Sponsored by Jaguar XJ (UAE-III) at Meydan Feb. 14.

 Thursday, February 14, 2013
Moonwalk in Paris Game Winner of Firebreak

Moonwalk in Paris Game Winner of Firebreak

Moonwalk in Paris gamely charged through a gap and up the rail for a convincing two-length win in the $200,000 Firebreak Stakes Presented by Range Rover (UAE-III) Feb. 14 at Meydan.

 Thursday, February 14, 2013
Unbeaten Soft Falling Rain Wins UAE Guineas

Unbeaten Soft Falling Rain Wins UAE Guineas

Favorite Soft Falling Rain easily dispatched pacesetter Deauville Prince in the stretch and drew off to a clear win in the $250,000 United Arab Emirates Two Thousands Guineas (UAE-III) Feb. 14 at Meydan.

 Thursday, February 14, 2013

Acclamation Filly Tops First Session at Goffs

Active trading on yearlings during the first day of the Goffs February sale Feb. 13 led to increases in the clearance rate and median price.

 Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Krypton Factor Heads Al Shindagha Sprint

Krypton Factor Heads Al Shindagha Sprint

Fawzi Abdulla Nass' 2012 Dubai Golden Shaheen (UAE-I) winner Krypton Factor tops a full field of 14 entrants and three also-eligible contenders in the $200,000 Al Shindagha Sprint (UAE-III) Feb. 14 at Meydan.

 Tuesday, February 12, 2013
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