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O'Brien Targets Travers, Other American Races for 3-Year-Olds

Undaunted by his lack of success in the Kentucky Derby, Europe's leading trainer Aidan O'Brien is eyeing a raid on some of American's top second-half season races – with the Travers Stakes at Saratoga on August 23 high on the agenda.

 Wednesday, May 14, 2003

America Shut Out; Dubai Winners Ipi Tombe, State City Due in U.S.

American horses drew a blank at the $15.2 million Dubai World Cup races at Nad Al Sheba, but two of the winners on a stirring night's racing are due to switch to training in the United States.

 Saturday, March 29, 2003

Dettori Leaps World Cup With Moon Ballad

Godolphin Racing's Moon Ballad took advantage of his brilliant speed to capture the $6 million Dubai World Cup in front-running style Saturday night at Nad Al Sheba, giving the Sheikh Mohammed al Maktoum-owned stable and jockey Frankie Dettori three victories on the rich card.

 Saturday, March 29, 2003

On Eve of World Cup, Focus is on Racing Not Nearby War

The heat is on in Dubai. It can be felt not just from the baking sun that beats through the hazy skyline, but among the trainers who have produced the strongest ever numerical raiding party for Saturday's $15.2 million World Cup meeting.

 Friday, March 28, 2003

Xtra Heat Scratched from Dubai Race; Record Will Have to Wait

Xtra Heat has been ruled out of Saturday's $2 million Dubai Golden Shaheen after she was found cast in her stall. She was taken to the Dubai Equine Hospital for examination, but was declared unable to run.

 Friday, March 28, 2003

Dettori Chose Speed in Dubai World Cup

Frankie Dettori said Moon Ballad's superior speed was the main factor in his decision to partner that colt instead of Grandera in the Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) on March 29.

 Thursday, March 27, 2003

Thursday World Cup Report: Pletcher Supervises Harlan's Holiday's Work

Only hours after landing in Dubai at 2:30 a.m. local time, Todd Pletcher was at Nad Al Sheba racetrack to watch his World Cup hope Harlan's Holiday work under the lights.

 Thursday, March 27, 2003
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