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Strong Opening Day of Tattersalls Foal Sale

Strong Opening Day of Tattersalls Foal Sale

With a Paco Boy weanling leading the way, the opening day of the Tattersalls December Foal Sale Nov. 28 in Newmarket enjoyed across-the-board increases.

 Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Head: Goldikova 'Better Than She's Ever Been'

Head: Goldikova 'Better Than She's Ever Been'

Trainer Freddy Head is confident about Goldikova's chances for a "three-peat" in the TVG Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) Nov. 6 at Churchill Downs.

 Wednesday, November 03, 2010

Paco Boy's Trainer: 'America Is Not for Me'

Richard Hannon is staying in England while his charge runs in the TVG Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) at Churchill Downs.

 Monday, November 01, 2010
Goldikova, Workforce Among Euro Arrivals

Goldikova, Workforce Among Euro Arrivals

Two of the top European contenders for the Breeders' Cup World Championships -- Goldikova and Workforce -- were among a group of international horses that arrived at Churchill Downs late Oct. 30.

 Sunday, October 31, 2010
Breeders' Cup Chat: A Gold Mine in the Mile?

Breeders' Cup Chat: A Gold Mine in the Mile?

Goldikova will be the heavy favorite, but she will face a strong field.

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 Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Golden Goldikova Takes Prix de la Foret

Golden Goldikova Takes Prix de la Foret

Goldikova held off the late charge of Paco Boy to take the Qatar Prix de la Foret (Fr-I) Oct. 3 at Longchamp.

 Sunday, October 03, 2010

Fuisse Flies Late to Take Prix du Moulin

Fuisse came charging down the center of the course and prevailed in a blanket finish to the Prix du Moulin de Longchamp (Fr-I) Sept. 5.

 Sunday, September 05, 2010

Makfi Upsets Goldikova in Jacques Le Marois

Classic winner Makfi regained his winning form in grand style, taking command within the final furlong to defeat Goldikova in the Prix Haras de Fresnay-Le-Buffard Jacques Le Marois (Fr-I) at Deauville Aug. 15.

 Sunday, August 15, 2010
Ascot, 3YO Races Begin Second Season

Ascot, 3YO Races Begin Second Season

Although there were no grade I races in the this past weekend, we did kick off the second season for 3-year-olds in rousing fashion and caught an early glimpse of the possible European challengers for the Breeders' Cup.

 Monday, June 21, 2010
Brilliant Goldikova Takes Queen Anne Stakes

Brilliant Goldikova Takes Queen Anne Stakes

Goldikova started the 2010 Royal Ascot meet off with a performance befitting a queen, tenaciously holding off a charging Paco Boy to capture the Queen Anne Stakes (Eng-I) by a neck June 15.

 Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Paco Boy Dazzles in Lockinge Stakes

Paco Boy notched his third group I victory with an impressive performance in the totesport.com Lockinge Stakes (Eng-I) at Newbury Racecourse May 15.

 Saturday, May 15, 2010

Rip Van Winkle Storms Home in Sussex Stakes

Rip Van Winkle finally lived up to the hype and broke through for his first group I victory when he powered home for a 2 1/2-length win over Paco Boy in the BGC Sussex Stakes (Eng-I) at Goodwood July 29.

 Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Aussies 'Blast' to Victory in King's Stand

Australia claimed the King's Stand Stakes (Eng-I) for the fourth time in seven years as Scenic Blast produced a superb turn of foot and rocketed to a three-quarters length victory in the five-furlong contest at Royal Ascot June 16.

 Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Virtual Nips Alexandros in Juddmonte Lockinge

Virtual tagged Alexandros in the final stride for a nose victory in an exhilarating renewal of the Juddmonte Lockinge Stakes (Eng-I) at Newbury May 16.

 Saturday, May 16, 2009
Breeders' Cup Winners on Cartier List

Breeders' Cup Winners on Cartier List

Breeders' Cup World Championships race winners Raven's Pass, Donativum, Conduit, and Goldikova are among the nominees for this year's Cartier Racing Awards, which will be at London's Grosvenor House Hotel on the evening of Monday, Nov. 17.

 Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Paco Boy Captures Prix de la Foret

Paco Boy came from well off the pace roll past Duff and Natagora to capture the Total Prix de la Foret (Fr-I) by three lengths at Longchamp Oct. 4.

 Saturday, October 04, 2008