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Parbhoo Reflects on Tragedy and History

Dubai is a mix of tough memories and a great opportunity for trainer Shivananda Parbhoo. His last trip to Dubai was last year with ill-fated Giant Ryan. Now he is trying to make racing history with Trinniberg.

Martinez, Trinniberg Look Forward to Dubai

Jockey is full of confidence as he prepares to ride last year's Breeders' Cup Sprint champion in the Dubai Golden Shaheen March 30 at Meydan Racecourse.

Trinniberg Named Champion Sprinter

The Sprint division in 2012 took some odd twists during the course of the year, with the first half of the year focused on the defending champion Amazombie.

Trinniberg Posts Sharp Saratoga Gate Move

King's Bishop contender goes three furlongs from gate in :35.56 in company with Nick Rules at Saratoga Aug 17.

Trinniberg Preps at Spa for King's Bishop

With his eye on the $500,000 Foxwoods Kings' Bishop (gr. I) this month, three-time graded stakes winner Trinniberg had his first breeze at Saratoga Aug. 3, traveling four furlongs on the Oklahoma training track.

Trinniberg to Run in Carry Back, Not Smile

Trinniberg will run in the $150,000 Carry Back Stakes (gr. III) at Calder Casino & Race Course July 7 rather than in the Florida oval's $400,000 Smile Sprint Handicap (gr. II) the same day, his owner said July 6.

Carry Back Also an Option for Trinniberg

Shivananda Racing's Trinniberg, who has returned to sprinting after a dismal effort in the Kentucky Derby, could be trying for his fourth graded stakes win if he takes on six foes in the Carry Back at Calder.

Grade I Winner Giant Ryan Euthanized

Grade I-winning New York champion Giant Ryan, who fractured both left front sesamoids during the June 9 True North Handicap (gr. II), was euthanized at New Bolton Center at the University of Pennsylvania June 14.

Woody Stephens Belongs to Trinniberg

The son of Teuflesberg wired a 10-horse field in the grade II Woody Stephens Stakes.

Caixa Eletronica Rallies to Win True North

Caixa Eletronica took advantage of a blistering early pace to rally in the stretch for a three-quarters of a length victory in the True North Handicap (gr. II) on the Belmont Stakes card June 8.

Trainer's Dinner Brings Candid Moments

Hosted by Todd Schrupp and Paul Rogers, the Trainer's Dinner attracted a full crowd to the Regency Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency in Louisville May 1.

Derby Hopeful Trinniberg Full of Surprises

Trinniberg has never raced farther than seven furlongs. He might be the best 3-year-old sprinter in the land. But according to his owner, Shivananda Parbhoo, the son of Teuflesberg has the ability to go long.

Trinniberg Never Looks Back in Bay Shore Win

Trinniberg got loose on the lead and never looked back in the $250,000 Bay Shore (gr. III) at Aqueduct Racetrack, going on to a three-length victory over Hardened Wildcat.

Winner's Circle - All in the Family

Trainer Bisnath Parboo and son Shivananda head to Dubai with grade I winner Giant Ryan.

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American Horses Land Safely in Dubai

America's contenders for the $27 million Dubai World Cup program, including champion Royal Delta and multiple grade I winner Game On Dude, have landed safely in Dubai and are in good health after the long flight from Florida.

Trinniberg, Martinez Untested in Swale Romp

Willie Martinez and Trinniberg broke on top and never looked back en route to an easy front-running six-length victory in the $150,000 Swale Stakes (gr. III) at Gulfstream Park March 10.

Parboo Says Giant Ryan 'Knows How to Win'

Don't be distracted because Giant Ryan's trainer Bisnath Parboo is not a household name. This horse is coming into the Breeders' Cup Sprint off a six-race winning streak.

Giant Ryan Continues to Prep for Sprint

Giant Ryan, who is riding a six-race win streak heading into the Sentient Jet Breeders' Cup Sprint (gr. I), breezed a half-mile in :48 3/5 at Churchill Downs early Oct. 26.

Giant Ryan, 12-1, Surprises in Vosburgh

Giant Ryan held off a challenge by Force Freeze and pulled a 12-1 surprise in the $350,000 Vosburgh Invitational (gr. I) Oct. 1 at muddy Belmont Park.

Giant Ryan Takes Smile Sprint With Big Finish

Giant Ryan ran his winning streak to five races when he collared pacesetting Irrefutable a couple of strides before the wire to win by a neck in the $350,000 Smile Sprint Handicap (gr. II) July 9 at Calder Race Course.

Apprentice Rider Tops Calder Standings

Apprentice jockey Jose Alvarez led all riders at the recently concluded 2010-11 Calder Casino & Race Course Tropical meet with 43 winners, besting runner-up Manoel Cruz by three.