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No Denying Pastorius in Stylish Prix Ganay

The Prix Ganay (Fr-I), the first top-level race of the European season, was won in style by last year's German Derby (Ger-I) winner Pastorius.

 Sunday, April 28, 2013
Second Straight HK Cup for California Memory

Second Straight HK Cup for California Memory

California Memory got a perfect trip in Sunday's Longines Hong Kong Cup (HK-I) and went on to win the day's most iconic race for the second straight year.

 Sunday, December 09, 2012
Favored Cirrus des Aigles Out of HK Cup

Favored Cirrus des Aigles Out of HK Cup

Cirrus des Aigles, likely favorite for the Dec. 9 Longines Hong Kong Cup (HK-I), has been withdrawn from the race at Sha Tin Racecourse due to a tendon issue.

 Friday, December 07, 2012
Fields Set for Hong Kong International Races

Fields Set for Hong Kong International Races

The Dec. 6 barrier draw provided a little added intrigue for the Longines Hong Kong International races, particularly in the $2.8 million Longines Hong Kong Cup (HK-I), where top-rated Cirrus des Aigles drew well.

 Thursday, December 06, 2012

Ridasiyna Decisive Winner of Prix de l'Opera

The Aga Khan's Ridasiyna rallied from well off the pace to collar Izzi Top in the final 200 meters and score a clear win in the Qatar Prix de l'Opera (Fr-I) Oct. 7 at Longchamp.

 Sunday, October 07, 2012

Competitive Fields Highlight Arc Undercard

Six top-level races, ranging from sprints to long distance, will test some of Europe's best horses on Oct. 7 at Longchamp as part of the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (Fr-I) undercard.

 Friday, October 05, 2012

Giofra Grinds Out Gritty Falmouth Victory

French raider Giofra overhauled Elusive Kate near the wire to win the $248,000 Etihad Airways Falmouth Stakes (Eng-I) at Newmarket July 13.

 Friday, July 13, 2012
Cirrus des Aigles in Control of Prix Ganay

Cirrus des Aigles in Control of Prix Ganay

Cirrus des Aigles took the lead soon after the start and never looked back as he cruised to an easy eight-length victory in the Prix Ganay (Fr-I) at Longchamp April 29.

 Sunday, April 29, 2012