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Alwajeeha Takes QE II Under Velazquez

Alwajeeha Takes QE II Under Velazquez

Shadwell Stable's Alwajeeha stalked the pace under John Velazquez, took over coming out of the turn, and held off a host of rivals to win the $500,000 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (gr. IT) by 1 1/4 lengths Oct. 11 at Keeneland. The victory was especially sweet for Velazquez, who was involved in a bad spill just eight days before in Lexington.

 Saturday, October 11, 2008

Rakti Rumbles Home in Queen Elizabeth II

Rakti held off Lucky Story for a half-length victory Saturday in the $556,530 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (Eng-I), the last big event before the Ascot course is closed and rebuilt.

 Saturday, September 25, 2004