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Incognito Looking for Recognition in Belmont

Although his past performance lines don't jump off the page, his pedigree does, and so Godolphin is running Incognito in the Belmont Stakes, hoping the A.P. Indy colt runs to his promise and his bloodlines.

'Boot Camp' Grad Epaulette Wins at Doomben

After setting a torrid pace, Buffering appeared ready to go on to victory in the Aus$650,000 Carlton Mid Doomben 10,000 (Aus-I), but Epaulette unleashed an explosive burst of speed to charge past and win.

Magician Tops Field of 10 in Irish Guineas

Trainer Aidan O'Brien will send out four of the 10 runners in the Tattersalls Irish Two Thousand Guineas (Ire-I) May 25 as he bids for a ninth win in the classic at the Curragh, including early favorite Magician.

UAE to Criminalize Steroid Use in Horses

Sheikh Mohammed said he has directed that a decree be issued making the import, sale, purchase, or use of anabolic steroids in horse sports a criminal offense under the UAE penal laws.

Dawn Approach: A Perfect Heir to His Sire

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Son of New Approach has already proven himself both a worthy heir to his sire and a proud addition to a family that has enjoyed substantial success on both sides of the Atlantic.

Animal Kingdom Confirmed for Queen Anne

Graham Motion, trainer of Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) winner Animal Kingdom, has decided that the Royal Ascot meeting's opening race over a mile will be the Kentucky-bred's target in his career finale June 18.

Al Zarooni Used Steroid Regimen in Dubai

Godolphin racing manager Simon Crisford said Sheikh Mohammed was unaware that steroids were being given.

Plans to Grow Racing in China are 'Ambitious'

The Hong Kong Jockey Club is taking a 'wait and see' approach on the impact of a new racetrack on mainland China.

Sheikh Mohammed Locks Down Newmarket Stable

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum has ordered one of his Godolphin Racing stables in Newmarket to be locked down and a full round of blood tests carried out after one of his trainers was charged with doping.

Godolphin Horses Test Positive for Steroids

Godolphin trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni has admitted to administering anabolic steroids to 11 horses at the Moulton Paddocks Stables who tested positive for the prohibited substances.

Fiveandahalfstar, Pierro Shine at Rosehill

Three-year-old Fiveandahalfstar emphatically rebounded from a trio of close runner-up finishes as he led all the way and defeated older horses in the $2.5 million The BMW (Aus-I) April 6 at Rosehill Gardens.

Pierro, Appearance, Foreteller Win at Sydney

Australian champion Pierro held back charging stablemate More Joyous to capture the $350,000 Canterbury Stakes (Aus-I), one of three group I races at Rosehill Gardens March 23, opening day of the Sydney Autumn Carnival.

Hangin' With Haskin: Dry In the Desert

U.S. horses slump in the Dubai World Cup since surface change.

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Dullahan, Little Mike in 'Good Shape' in UAE

Little Mike and Dullahan have emerged from their initial races in Dubai in good order, and trainer Dale Romans plans to send them for workouts March 24 prior to their starts on World Cup Day.

Dual English Classic Winner Kazzia Dies

Kazzia, the sole filly to win both the English One Thousand Guineas (Eng-I) and the English Oaks (Eng-I) since Salsabil in 1990, has died after foaling a Dubawi filly.

Oliver Tait Resigns from BC Board Over Salix

Oliver Tait, Darley's chief operating officer, has resigned from the board of the Breeders' Cup following a board decision not to implement a ban on race-day medication for all championship races this year.

Slideshow: Blood-Horse 2013 Impact Players

Twelve who are making a difference in the industry.

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Darley Sire Quiet American Pensioned

Quiet American, whose champion son Real Quiet won the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) and the Preakness Stakes (gr. I), has been pensioned at Sheikh Mohammed's Darley near Lexington.

Hunter's Light Clear Maktoum Challenge Winner

Godolphin's Hunter's Light provided trainer Saeed bin Suroor a ninth win in the $250,000 Al Maktoum Challenge Round II Sponsored by TABLOID (UAE-II) Feb. 7 with a convincing 3 1/4-length victory at Meydan.

Outstanding Breeder: Darley

Sheikh Mohammed's Eclipse Award as outstanding breeder was due to an overabundance of quality rather than quantity.

Out of Bounds Set for Maktoum Challenge

Former U.S. classics hopeful Out of Bounds is set to launch his long-awaited comeback for Godolphin in the $250,000 Longines Al Maktoum Challenge Round I (UAE-II) Jan. 10.

Undefeated Colts Meet in Asahi Hai Futurity

Codino and A Shin Top will bid to close the year undefeated Dec. 16 in Japan's marquee race for juvenile males, the Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes (Jpn-I) at Nakayama Racecourse.

Five Six-Figure Yearlings at Tattersalls

The sale saw 167 horses sell for 3,595,300 guineas ($6,049,452), at an average of 21,529 guineas ($36,224), and a median of 13,000 guineas ($21,874).

Derby Winner Street Sense to Darley Japan

Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winner Street Sense will stand the 2013 season at Darley's farm in Japan, and Desert Party, a $2.1 million auction 2-year-old and a multiple stakes winner, will stand at Sequel Stallions in New York.

Exceed and Excel Colt Sets Tattersalls Pace

A son of Exceed and Excel topped the third session of Book 2 of the Tattersalls October yearling sale, bringing 200,000 guineas ($337,922 in U.S. funds). Mark Richards of the Hong Kong Jockey Club purchased the chestnut colt.

Unbeaten Dawn Approach Surges to Dewhurst Win

Dawn Approach remained unbeaten and solidified his credentials as Europe's leading 2-year-old with a clear win the Dubai Dewhurst Stakes (Eng-I) Oct. 13 at Newmarket.

Unbeaten Reckless Abandon Takes Middle Park

Reckless Abandon extended his perfect record to five wins on Oct. 13 at Newmarket when he prevailed by a neck in the Vision.ae Middle Park Stakes (Eng-I) for 2-year-olds.

Business Brisk at Tattersalls' Book 1 Opening

Book 1 of the Tattersalls October yearling sale got off to an impressive start in England with an opening session gross of 23,016,000 guineas ($38,843,490 in U.S. funds).

Keeneland September Sale: Case Clay

Case Clay of Three Chimneys Farm discusses the 2012 Keeneland September yearling sale.

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Keeneland September Sale: Craig Bandoroff

Denali Stud's Craig Bandoroff discusses the 2012 Keeneland September yearling sale.

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Arlington Million Winner Debussy Retired

Debussy, winner of the 2010 Arlington Million Stakes (gr. IT), has been retired from racing for stallion duty at Llety Stud in Carmathenshire, Wales

Arc de Triomphe Winner, Sire Carnegie Dies

Carnegie, winner of the 1994 Forte Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (Fr-I) for Sheikh Mohammed, has been euthanized because of the infirmities of age.

F-T Saratoga Sale Opens With Price Declines

Based on pre-sale expectations, the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga select yearling sale fizzled more than it sizzled in its opening session Aug. 6 in upstate New York.

Street Cry Colt Fetches $1.2 Million at F-T

A Street Cry colt was the first seven-figure transaction at the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga select yearling sale when he brought a final bid of $1.2 million from Sheikh Mohammed's bloodstock agent John Ferguson.

Distorted Humor Colt Brings $500,000 at F-T

A Distorted Humor colt from the family of champion Banshee Breeze commanded a price of $500,000 to lead the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga yearling sale in the early stages Aug. 6.

F-T Saratoga Select Sale Outlook Is Bright

Sheikh Mohammed and other top buyers are ready to shop at the yearling auction in upstate New York.

Everest Wins Case Against Canani, Licht

A California jury has determined that trainer Julio Canani and Roger Licht, a former chairman of the California Horse Racing Board, defrauded Jeffrey Nielsen's Everest Stables in a number of horse transactions in 2008.

Ferguson a New British Racing School Trustee

John Ferguson, the bloodstock manager for Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed, has joined the British Racing School's board of trustees, it was announced recently in England. The board has 12 members.

Street Boss Sires First Winner

Grade I winner Street Boss came through with his first winner May 1 when his daughter Catboss won in Rome, Italy at first asking.

Alpha Earns Top Grade While Schooling

Trainer Kiaran McLauglin sent Godolphin Racing's Alpha to the gate to school May 2 in preparation for the May 5 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

Baffert Happy To Be Healthy And Back At Derby

Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert considers himself a lucky man to be back at Churchill Downs healthy and happy two months after a severe health scare.

Shamardal Colt Tops Craven Breeze Up Sale

Roger O'Callaghan of Tally-Ho Stud got a big surprise April 19 during the second and final session of the Tattersalls Craven breeze up sale in England.

Distorted Humor Colt Brings $1.2 Million

A chestnut colt by Distorted Humor commanded $1.2 million from Sheikh Mohammed's bloodstock agent John Ferguson to lead the Fasig-Tipton Florida select 2-year-old sale at Palm Meadows Training Center March 26.

Champion Noverre, Half Brother to Arazi, Dies

Noverre, an English champion who ran in two Breeders' Cup events, died in India, where he was standing at stud,

Red, White, and Godolphin Blue

Haskin's Derby Trail: Godolphin has changed its strategy and has its best chance to win the roses

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European Champion Swain Pensioned

Swain, an English and Irish champion who placed in two Breeders' Cup events, has been pensioned from stallion duty.

Two Darley Horses to Stand at Stud in China

Sheikh Mohammed's Darley operation has announced well-bred stakes winners Jalil and Sousa will enter stud in China in 2012 in an effort to bolster that country's emerging Thoroughbred industry.

Australian Sire Lonhro to Shuttle to Darley

Lonhro, Australia's 2010-11 leading sire, will shuttle to Sheikh Mohammed's Darley at Jonabell near Lexington for the 2012 breeding season.

Montjeu Colt Shines as Goffs Orby Sale Opens

A Montjeu colt, which brought 300,000 euros ($403,893 in U.S. funds), was the most expensive horse sold Sept. 27 during the opening session of the Goffs Orby yearling sale in Ireland.

September Sale Surge Continues in 4th Session

The Keeneland September yearling sale kept the momentum going during its fourth session, continuing to generate numbers that were encouraging to consignors and sale company officials.