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DeKock Backs Off on Million Comments

DeKock Backs Off on Million Comments

South African trainer Michael DeKock has backed off his comments made immediately after the Aug. 9 Arlington Million (gr. IT), in which his horse Archipenko was upset by Spirit One.

 Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Spirit One Goes Wire-to-Wire in Million

Spirit One Goes Wire-to-Wire in Million

French-bred Spirit One, the least accomplished of three European invaders in the Arlington Million (gr. IT), sprinted to an early lead and never relinquished it, eventually holding off favored Archipenko in the final yards to win by three-quarters of a length Aug. 9 at Arlington Park.

 Saturday, August 09, 2008
Sudan Injured, Out of Arlington Million

Sudan Injured, Out of Arlington Million

Gary Tanaka's Sudan, projected as the probable pace setter in the Arlington Million (gr. IT), was withdrawn from the race Aug. 8.

 Friday, August 08, 2008
Archipenko Should Be Tough in 'Million'

Archipenko Should Be Tough in 'Million'

Archipenko, who has won stakes events in four different countries in the past 15 months, has been installed as the 2-1 favorite and is one of three formidable European invaders vying for top honors in the 26th running of the Arlington Million (gr. IT) Aug. 9.

 Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Mount Nelson Scales Eclipse Heights

Mount Nelson Scales Eclipse Heights

Mount Nelson notched another group I win for the Ballydoyle team when he nailed Phoenix Tower at the wire to capture the Coral-Eclipse Stakes (Eng-I) at Sandown Park July 5.

 Saturday, July 05, 2008

O'Brien Focus on 3YOs Heading into Euro Season

Following Holy Roman Emperor's shock retirement to stand as a stallion at Coolmore earlier this month, trainer Aidan O'Brien admitted on March 26 that he is looking for another of his 3-year-olds to step forward in order to fill the void left by that horse's departure.

 Monday, March 26, 2007

Teofilo Heads 165 Vodafone Derby Hopefuls After First Forfeit Stage

The 2007 Vodafone Derby (Eng-I) has 165 horses standing their ground after the first forfeit stage. European champion juvenile Teofilo heads the list of possible runners for the classic race at Epsom Downs June 2.

 Wednesday, March 21, 2007

No Changes in Graded Earnings List; Filly Still Tops List

With no graded races for 3-year-olds over the Feb. 24-25 weekend, champion filly Dreaming of Anna remained at the top of the list in graded stakes earnings among horses nominated to the Triple Crown during the early nomination period.

 Friday, February 16, 2007

Mount Nelson Lands Criterium International

Mount Nelson made a dramatic leap from maiden winner to Group 1 victor in just seven days when winning the Criterium International (Fr-I) at Saint-Cloud on Sunday.

 Sunday, October 29, 2006