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Hirapour Jumps Back into Eclipse Form in Spa Win

Hirapour, champion steeplechase horse of 2004, made his long-awaited jump return a winning one Thursday at Saratoga with a victory in the $79,500 A.P. Smithwick Memorial Stakes (NSA-II).

 Thursday, August 10, 2006

Hirapour Returns to the Spa for A.P. Smithwick Memorial

Flashing brilliance at Saratoga Race Course's Open House on the flat, Hirapour served notice that he had returned. Owned by Eldon Farm, the 10-year-old gelding takes on seven rivals in Thursday's $75,000-added A.P. Smithwick Memorial (NSA-II) in his first start over jumps since November 2005.

 Tuesday, August 08, 2006

Eclipse Award-contending Jumpers Lead Breeders' Cup Nominations

Eclipse Award candidates Hirapour, McDynamo and Preemptive
Strike lead a group of eight Thoroughbreds nominated to the Breeders' Cup Steeplechase (NSA-I) Oct. 12.

 Wednesday, October 12, 2005