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Moonlight Cloud Outlasts Farhh to Win Moulin

Moonlight Cloud Outlasts Farhh to Win Moulin

After a protracted battle through the final furlong, Moonlight Cloud got the better of Farhh by a determined head to capture the Qatar Prix du Moulin de Longchamp (Fr-I) Sept. 16.

 Sunday, September 16, 2012
Shareta Sails to Victory in Prix Vermeille

Shareta Sails to Victory in Prix Vermeille

Shareta took command two furlongs from the wire and cruised to a sharp two-length victory in the Qatar Prix Vermeille (Fr-I) at Longchamp Sept. 16.

 Sunday, September 16, 2012

'Dawn' Stays Perfect With Vincent O'Brien Win

Dawn Approach made his first start in Godolphin blue a winning one as he took command in the final furlong and drew off to capture the $258,500 Vincent O'Brien Stakes (Ire-I) by 4 3/4 lengths at the Curragh Sept. 15.

 Saturday, September 15, 2012

Royal Diamond Shines in Irish St. Leger

Outsider Royal Diamond came out on top in a four-horse photo finish to win the $258,500 Gains Horse Feeds Irish St. Leger (Ire-I) by a head at the Curragh Sept. 15.

 Saturday, September 15, 2012
No Crown for Camelot; Encke Stuns St. Leger

No Crown for Camelot; Encke Stuns St. Leger

The English Triple Crown will have to wait at least yet another year as the brilliant Camelot came up three-quarters of a length short to Encke in his bid to make history in the Ladbrokes St. Leger Sept. 15 at Doncaster.

 Saturday, September 15, 2012

Sky Lantern Shines in Moyglare Stud Stakes

Sky Lantern charged past the leaders with just over a furlong to run and drew off to score an upset win the $290,500 Moyglare Stud Stakes (Ire-I) at the Curragh Sept. 9.

 Sunday, September 09, 2012

Chachamaidee Awarded Matron Win Via Stewards

Sir Henry Cecil's Chachamaidee notched her first group I win when the stewards awarded her the victory over Duntle in the $245,500 Coolmore Fusaichi Pegasus Matron Stakes (Ire-I) at Leopardstown Sept. 8.

 Saturday, September 08, 2012
Snow Fairy Sensational in Irish Champion

Snow Fairy Sensational in Irish Champion

Snow Fairy turned in yet another superb performance as she put away Nathaniel in the final furlong to win the $969,000 Red Mills Irish Champion Stakes (Ire-I) at Leopardstown Sept. 8.

 Saturday, September 08, 2012

Society Rock Rolls in Betfred Sprint Cup

Overlooked at 10-1, Society Rock benefited from a savvy ride by Kieren Fallon to capture the $349,000 Betfred Sprint Cup (Eng-I) at Haydock Park Sept. 8.

 Saturday, September 08, 2012

Danedream Defends Her Crown in G.P. von Baden

Top German filly Danedream defended her title in the Grosser Preis von Baden (Ger-I) with a determined half-length win over Ovambo Queen at Baden-Baden Sept. 2.

 Sunday, September 02, 2012
Ortensia Charges Late to Take Nunthorpe

Ortensia Charges Late to Take Nunthorpe

Australian sprint star Ortensia notched the third group I victory of her career as she ran down Spirit Quartz in the shadow of the wire to win the Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes (Eng-I) at York Racecourse Aug. 24.

 Friday, August 24, 2012

Shareta Shines in Rain-Soaked Yorkshire Oaks

After a protracted battle that went the length of the stretch, French raider Shareta edged past The Fugue near the wire to capture the Darley Yorkshire Oaks (Eng-I) at York Racecourse Aug. 23.

 Thursday, August 23, 2012
Lucky 13: Frankel Rolls in Juddmonte Int'l

Lucky 13: Frankel Rolls in Juddmonte Int'l

The brilliant Frankel kept his perfect record intact with a scintillating performance in the Juddmonte International (Eng-I) at York Racecourse Aug. 22.

 Thursday, August 23, 2012

'Fairy'-Tale Finish in Prix Jean Romanet

Champion Snow Fairy made her return to the races a successful one with a tenacious three-quarter length victory over Izzi Top in the Darley Prix Jean Romanet (Fr-I) at Deauville Aug. 19.

 Sunday, August 19, 2012

Reckless Abandon All Business in Prix Morny

Reckless Abandon completed his ascension to the top of the juvenile ranks with an authoritative victory in the Darley Prix Morny (Fr-I) at Deauville Aug. 19.

 Sunday, August 19, 2012

Temida Sets Course Record in GP von Bayern

Temida took command with just over a furlong to run and drew off to an easy two-length victory in the Grosser Preis von Bayern (Ger-I) at Munich Racecourse Aug. 12.

 Sunday, August 12, 2012

Pedro the Great Springs Upset in Phoenix

Outsider Pedro the Great drew off in the final furlong to post a 2 3/4-length victory in the Keeneland Phoenix Stakes (Ire-I) at the Curragh Aug. 12.

 Sunday, August 12, 2012

Excelebration Shines in Jacques Le Marois

Excelebration took advantage of not having to face Frankel by powering to a 1 1/4-length victory in the Prix Haras de Fresnay-Le-Buffard Jacques Le Marois (Fr-I) at Deauville Aug. 12.

 Sunday, August 12, 2012

Moonlight Cloud Bursts to Deauville Romp

Moonlight Cloud swept past longtime leader The Cheka in the final furlong and cruised to a sharp five-length victory in the Prix Maurice de Gheest (Fr-I) at Deauville Aug. 5.

 Sunday, August 05, 2012

Salomina Sails to Victory in German Oaks

Salomina charged through a gap along the rail and swept to an impressive 3 1/2-length victory in the Henkel-Preis der Diana, or German Oaks (Ger-I) at Dusseldorf Aug. 5.

 Sunday, August 05, 2012
Hughes Times The Fugue Just Right in Nassau

Hughes Times The Fugue Just Right in Nassau

Benefiting from a perfectly timed ride by Richard Hughes, The Fugue charged past longtime leader Timepiece in the final yards to win the Markel Insurance Nassau Stakes (Eng-I) by a length at Glorious Goodwood Aug. 4.

 Saturday, August 04, 2012
Frankel Stays Unbeaten with Sussex Score

Frankel Stays Unbeaten with Sussex Score

Frankel turned in yet another dominating performance as he cruised to an easy six-length victory under jockey Tom Queally in the $490,500 QIPCO Sussex Stakes (Eng-I) at Glorious Goodwood Aug. 1.

 Wednesday, August 01, 2012

Pastorius Demolishes Field in Dallmayr-Preis

Pastorius proved that his win in the Deutsches Derby (Ger-I) wasn't a fluke when he sailed to an eight-length victory over older rivals in the Grosser Dallmayr-Preis-Bayeriches Zuchtrennen (Ger-I) in Munich July 29.

 Sunday, July 29, 2012

Elusive Kate Wires Field in Rothschild Romp

Great Britain-based Elusive Kate proved her affinity for French racecourses as she notched her second group I victory with a decisive 1 3/4-length win in the Prix Rothschild (Fr-I) at Deauville July 29.

 Sunday, July 29, 2012

Great Heavens Soars to Victory in Irish Oaks

Great Heavens completed her rapid ascension to the top of the 3-year-old filly ranks with a dominating three-length victory in the Darley Irish Oaks (Ire-I) at the Curragh July 22.

 Sunday, July 22, 2012

Meandre Much the Best in G.P. von Berlin

Meandre continued his winning ways with a decisive 1 1/4-length victory in the Grosser Preis von Berlin (Ger-I) at Hoppegarten July 22.

 Sunday, July 22, 2012
Danedream Denies Nathaniel to Win King George

Danedream Denies Nathaniel to Win King George

German raider Danedream showed grit and determination by nailing Nathaniel on the wire to win the $1,550,000 King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes (Eng-I) by a nose at Ascot July 21.

 Saturday, July 21, 2012

Imperial Monarch Rules in Grand Prix de Paris

Imperial Monarch continued Aidan O'Brien's superb year as he held on for a short head victory over Last Train to win the Grand Prix de Paris (Fr-I) at Longchamp July 14.

 Saturday, July 14, 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
Nathaniel Fends Off Farhh in Coral-Eclipse

Nathaniel Fends Off Farhh in Coral-Eclipse

Nathaniel took command three furlongs from the wire and easily held off the late bid of Farhh to win the Coral-Eclipse (Eng-I) at Sandown Park July 7.

 Saturday, July 07, 2012

Pastorius Pounces Late to Win German Derby

Longshot Pastorius swept past favored Novellist near the wire to capture the Sparda 143 Deutsches Derby-German Derby (Ger-I) by a half-length at Hamburg July 1.

 Sunday, July 01, 2012

Izzi Top Wheels to Pretty Polly Victory

Izzi Top charged past longtime leader Sapphire with a furlong remaining and drew off to a comfortable 1 1/4-length victory in the Barclays Bank Ireland Pretty Polly Stakes (Ire-I) at the Curragh July 1.

 Sunday, July 01, 2012

'Aesop' Weaves Winning Tale in Prix Jean Prat

Aesop's Fables collared Gregorian in deep stretch and charged to a one-length victory in the Prix Jean Prat (Fr-I) at Chantilly July 1.

 Sunday, July 01, 2012
Camelot Powers to Victory in Irish Derby

Camelot Powers to Victory in Irish Derby

Camelot kept his perfect record intact and notched his third classic of the season when he powered to a two-length victory in the $1,614,500 Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby (Ire-I) at the Curragh June 30.

 Saturday, June 30, 2012

Meandre in Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud Surprise

Andre Fabre's Meandre sprang a mild upset when he cruised to an impressive 1 1/4-length victory in the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud (Fr-I) at Saint-Cloud June 24.

 Sunday, June 24, 2012
Black Caviar Just Holds in Ascot Nail-Biter

Black Caviar Just Holds in Ascot Nail-Biter

Top Australian racehorse Black Caviar came halfway around the world and proved herself on the international stage June 23, remaining unbeaten in 22 starts with a victory in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes (Eng-I) at Royal Ascot.

 Saturday, June 23, 2012
Fallen For You Shines in Coronation Stakes

Fallen For You Shines in Coronation Stakes

Fallen For You showed an impressive turn of foot as she drew off in the final furlong to win the $422,500 Coronation Stakes (Eng-I) at Royal Ascot June 22.

 Friday, June 22, 2012
Black Caviar to Make British Debut in Jubilee

Black Caviar to Make British Debut in Jubilee

Black Caviar is set to make her British racing debut taking on 14 challengers and putting her perfect record on the line in the $775,000 Diamond Jubilee Stakes (Eng-I) at Royal Ascot June 23.

 Thursday, June 21, 2012
Dettori Rallies Colour Vision to Gold Cup Win

Dettori Rallies Colour Vision to Gold Cup Win

Colour Vision rallied under a strong drive from jockey Frankie Dettori and was able to hold off stablemate Opinion Poll to win the $542,500 Ascot Gold Cup (Eng-I) by a half-length at Royal Ascot June 21.

 Thursday, June 21, 2012

Samitar, 'Queen' Square Off in Coronation

Homecoming Queen and Samitar, winners of the English and Irish One Thousand Guineas, respectively, will square off in the $422,500 Coronation Stakes (Eng-I) at Royal Ascot on Friday, June 22.

 Thursday, June 21, 2012
So You Think Atones in Prince of Wales's

So You Think Atones in Prince of Wales's

So You Think notched the 10th group I victory of his career when he stormed to a 2 1/4-length win over Carlton House in the $542,500 Prince of Wales's Stakes (Eng-I) at Royal Ascot June 20.

 Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Fame And Glory Bids for Ascot Gold Cup Repeat

Fame And Glory will attempt to emulate his former Ballydoyle stablemate Yeats when he bids for a repeat victory in the $542,500 Ascot Gold Cup (Eng-I) at Royal Ascot June 21.

 Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Carlton House Carries Royal Hopes for Queen

Carlton House will try to notch his first group I victory and add glory to an already banner year for The Queen when he takes on So You Think and nine others in the Prince of Wales's Stakes (Eng-I) at Royal Ascot June 20.

 Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Most Improved Scores in St. James's Palace

Most Improved Scores in St. James's Palace

Most Improved took command two furlongs from home and charged to an impressive three-quarter-length victory in the $387,500 St. James's Palace Stakes (Eng-I) at Royal Ascot June 19.

 Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Hong Kong Raider Takes King's Stand Stakes

Hong Kong Raider Takes King's Stand Stakes

Hong Kong raider Little Bridge hit the front a furlong from the wire and easily held off the late charge of Bated Breath to win the $542,500 King's Stand Stakes (Eng-I) by three-quarters of a length at Royal Ascot June 19.

 Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Undefeated Frankel Wins Queen Anne by 11

Undefeated Frankel Wins Queen Anne by 11

The 4-year-old son of Galileo remained undefeated while winning by 11 lengths in the eight-furlong test June 19 at Royal Ascot.

 Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Top Sprinters Square off in King's Stand

Top Sprinters Square off in King's Stand

Twenty-three of the top sprinters in Europe are set to line up in the $542,500 King's Stand Stakes (Eng-I), a five-furlong turf dash that is the second of three group I races on the opening day at Royal Ascot.

 Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Frankel Faces 10 Rivals in Queen Anne Stakes

Frankel Faces 10 Rivals in Queen Anne Stakes

Undefeated Frankel will get the Royal Ascot meeting started off with a bang when he faces ten challengers in the $542,500 Queen Anne Stakes (Eng-I) June 19.

 Monday, June 18, 2012

Guineas Winners Clash in St. James's Palace

Lucayan, upset winner of the Poule d'Essai des Poulains (Fr-I), and Power, winner of the Abu Dhabi Irish Two Thousand Guineas (Ire-I) will square off in the St. James's Palace Stakes (Eng-I) at Royal Ascot June 19.

 Monday, June 18, 2012

Valyra Charges to Victory in Prix de Diane

Valyra, part of a three-horse entry owned by the Aga Khan, got up in the final strides to capture the Prix de Diane-Longines (French Oaks, Fr-I) by three-quarters of a length at Chantilly June 17.

 Sunday, June 17, 2012
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