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Fastnet Rock Colt Sparks More Fireworks

A colt by Coolmore Stud's elite sire Fastnet Rock sold for $4 million (US$4,209,200), the second-highest price ever paid for a yearling at auction in Australia, on day two of the Inglis Easter yearling sale.

 Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Igugu on Target for Return in Balanchine

The $200,000 Balanchine (UAE-II) Feb. 21 at Meydan attracted seven entrants, but the field is overshadowed by the presence of South African Horse of the Year Igugu, who returns from a long layoff.

 Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Musir Easy Winner of Al Rashidiya

Musir Easy Winner of Al Rashidiya

The anticipated battle between defending champ Presvis and Musir never materialized as Musir sailed home an easy winner of the $200,000 Al Rashidiya-Sponsored by Dubai Duty Free (UAE-IIT) Jan. 26.

 Thursday, January 26, 2012
Musir Cruises to Victory in Maktoum Challenge

Musir Cruises to Victory in Maktoum Challenge

Musir took the lead in the stretch and drew off to an easy three-length victory in the $200,000 Al Maktoum Challenge-Round 1 Sponsored by Etisalat (UAE-III) at Meydan Racecourse Jan. 12.

 Thursday, January 12, 2012
Eagle Mountain Soars in Hong Kong Cup

Eagle Mountain Soars in Hong Kong Cup

Eagle Mountain emerged a comfortable winner of the Dec. 14 Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Cup (HK-I) at Sha Tin, a race that will also be remembered for tales of what might have been.

 Sunday, December 14, 2008
Kip Deville, Others to Hong Kong

Kip Deville, Others to Hong Kong

Breeders Cup Mile (gr. IT) runner-up Kip Deville will head a record American raiding party for this year's Cathay Pacific International races in Hong Kong December 14.

 Thursday, October 30, 2008

Archipenko's Scores Huge in QE II

A thumping win against world-graded opposition in the April 27 Audemars Piguet Queen Elizabeth II Cup (HK-I) may have looked like a career highlight for Archipenko, but in the opinion of trainer Mike de Kock, it's just the beginning for the son of Kingmambo.

 Monday, April 28, 2008

Archipenko Overpowers HK's QE II Cup

Archipenko produced an imposing stretch run under Kevin Shea to mow down his rivals in the Audemars Piguet Queen Elizabeth II Cup (HK-I) for trainer Mike de Kock before 48,459 at Sha Tin April 27.

 Sunday, April 27, 2008
De Kock's Honour Devil Best in UAE Derby

De Kock's Honour Devil Best in UAE Derby

Michael de Kock's domination of the UAE Derby (UAE-II) continued March 29 when his favored duo drew away from the field in the final 200 meters, but it was Honour Devil who demonstrated his superiority with a 4 3/4-length victory over stablemate Royal Vintage at Nad Al Sheba.

 Saturday, March 29, 2008

Asiatic Boy Overpowers UAE Derby Field

Mike De Kock's Asiatic Boy became the first horse to win the UAE Triple Crown when absolutely annihilating his field in the US$2 million UAE Derby (UAE-II) over nine furlongs on the dirt.

 Saturday, March 31, 2007