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Cape Blanco (IRE)

2007 Chestnut Colt

Trainer: Aidan P. O'Brien
Jockey: Jamie P. Spencer
Owner: Mrs. Fitri Hay, Smith, Derrick, Magnier, Mrs. John, Tabor, Michael, B.
Breeder: Jack Ronan and des Vere Hunt Farm Co
Cape Blanco (IRE) Galileo (IRE) Sadler's Wells
Urban Sea
Laurel Delight (GB) Presidium (GB)
Foudroyer (GB)
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Auction History

YearSalePrice
2008Goff's Orby Million and Sportsman's Yearling Sale 2008$482,229

Stallion Spotlight

Cape Blanco (IRE)

5-TIME GRADE/GROUP 1 WINNER.
Unbeaten G2 winner at 2, Classic
winner at 3 & unbeaten in USA at 4.
GALILEO's only sire son in USA.

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The first reported foals by champions Uncle Mo and Cape Blanco are both fillies foaled in Kentucky.

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Report Shows Breeding Steadied in 2012

According to the Report of Mares Bred released Oct. 19 by the Jockey Club, breeding activity declined 3% in 2012 as 35,591 mares were covered.

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 Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Havre de Grace Crowned Horse of the Year

Havre de Grace Crowned Horse of the Year

For the third straight year, a female was crowned Horse of the year when Fox Hill Farm's Havre de Grace took home top honors Jan. 16 at the annual Eclipse Awards ceremony.

 Monday, January 16, 2012
Turf Title Goes to Jetsetter Cape Blanco

Turf Title Goes to Jetsetter Cape Blanco

Cape Blanco won the champion male turf title by making three transatlantic trips to America and winning not only three grade I stakes, but three of the most prestigious turf stakes in America.

 Monday, January 16, 2012
Racing Fans Vote Havre de Grace HOY

Racing Fans Vote Havre de Grace HOY

In the Horse of the Year category, fans made the multiple grade I winner Havre de Grace their top pick with 4,249 votes.

 Friday, January 13, 2012
Uncle Mo to Stand for $35,000 at Ashford

Uncle Mo to Stand for $35,000 at Ashford

Grade I winners Uncle Mo and Cape Blanco, both newcomer stallions at Ashford Stud near Versailles, Ky., will stand for $35,000 and $17,500, respectively in 2012.

 Friday, November 11, 2011
American Breeders Should Get It Together

American Breeders Should Get It Together

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A trip to the U.S. was just what Galileo's Irish-bred daughter Together needed to break a 12-race losing streak -- which she did in the grade I Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup at Keeneland.

 Thursday, October 20, 2011
The Perfect Trip - Week Ten Nominees

The Perfect Trip - Week Ten Nominees

This week's nominees: Cape Blanco, Flat Out, Stacelita, Giant Ryan, Uncle Mo, Havre de Grace, Game On Dude.

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 Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Cape Blanco to Stand at Ashford

Cape Blanco to Stand at Ashford

Cape Blanco, a five-time grade/group I winner, will enter stud in 2012 at Coolmore's Ashford Stud near Versailles, Ky.

 Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Cape Blanco Retired Due to Injury

Cape Blanco Retired Due to Injury

Cape Blanco, who withstood a tenacious challenge for a game victory in the Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational (gr. IT) Oct. 1, has been retired due to an injury sustained in the race over yielding turf at Belmont Park.

 Monday, October 03, 2011
Cape Blanco Takes Turf Classic in a Dogfight

Cape Blanco Takes Turf Classic in a Dogfight

Cape Blanco shipped across the pond from Ireland for third time to collect a grade I victory, barely outlasting a determined Dean's Kitten by a nose in the $500,000 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational (gr. IT) Oct. 1.

 Saturday, October 01, 2011
Quality Over Quantity in Turf Classic

Quality Over Quantity in Turf Classic

Cape Blanco and Teaks North, both two-time grade I winners on turf this year, headline a star-studded six-horse field for the Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational (gr. IT).

 Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Breeders' Cup Chat: Divisional Rankings

Breeders' Cup Chat: Divisional Rankings

Tizway, Havre de Grace, Cape Blanco, and The Factor top the rankings.

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 Wednesday, September 14, 2011
The Perfect Trip - Week Five Nominees

The Perfect Trip - Week Five Nominees

This week's nominees: Cape Blanco, Stacelita, Hilda's Passion, Celtic New Year, Acclamation.

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 Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Cape Blanco Sails Again in Arlington Million

Cape Blanco Sails Again in Arlington Million

A yielding turf was just fine with favored Cape Blanco, who registered his second straight grade I score on North American turf in style for Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien in the Arlington Million (gr. IT) Aug. 13.

 Saturday, August 13, 2011
THS: Arlington Million 2011

THS: Arlington Million 2011

Jason, Ian and Tim handicap the Arlington Million and Secretariat Stakes at Arlington Park this weekend.

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 Friday, August 12, 2011
Cape Blanco, Gio Ponti Meet Again in Million

Cape Blanco, Gio Ponti Meet Again in Million

Two-time reigning champion Gio Ponti will take another shot at winning his second Arlington Million (gr. IT) when he faces nine rivals in the prestigious race Aug. 13 at Arlington Park.

 Tuesday, August 09, 2011
Ten Pre-Entered for Arlington Million

Ten Pre-Entered for Arlington Million

Pre-entries for the Arlington Million, Beverly D. Stakes, and Secretariat Stakes (all gr. IT) closed Aug. 6 with 10 older horses named to the 29th running of the Arlington Million.

 Saturday, August 06, 2011
Acclamation Could Grab Division Lead

Acclamation Could Grab Division Lead

Acclamation could jump to top of class in distance turf division.

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 Friday, July 22, 2011
Slideshow: The Week In Photos - July 12, 2011

Slideshow: The Week In Photos - July 12, 2011

Weekend racing, Fasig-Tipton July Sale and the JRHA Sale.

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 Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Arlington Million Likely Stop for Gio Ponti

Arlington Million Likely Stop for Gio Ponti

Two-time reigning male turf champion Gio Ponti, denied a third consecutive win in Belmont Park's Man o' War Stakes (gr. IT) July 9, will likely point to the Arlington Million (gr. IT), according to his trainer.

 Sunday, July 10, 2011
Cape Blanco Denies Gio Ponti in Man o' War

Cape Blanco Denies Gio Ponti in Man o' War

European invader Cape Blanco, making his United States debut, denied champion Gio Ponti a third straight victory in the $600,000 Man o' War (gr. IT) when he held him off in the stretch to win by about two lengths July 9.

 Saturday, July 09, 2011
Breeders' Cup Open Enrollment Attracts 107

Breeders' Cup Open Enrollment Attracts 107

The Breeders' Cup announced July 8 that 107 horses were nominated to the program through the recently conducted "open enrollment" period.

 Friday, July 08, 2011
THS: Hollywood Gold Cup 2011

THS: Hollywood Gold Cup 2011

Jason, Evan and Les from TwinSpires.com handicap the Hollywood Gold Cup at Hollywood Park and Man o' War at Belmont Park.

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 Thursday, July 07, 2011
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Cape Blanco wins the 2011 Arlington Million.
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Cape Blanco wins the 2011 Arlington Million.
Cape Blanco wins the 2011 Arlington Million.
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Cape Blanco wins the 2011 Arlington Million.
Cape Blanco wins the 2011 Arlington Million.
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Cape Blanco wins the 2011 Arlington Million.
Cape Blanco wins the 2011 Man o' War.
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Cape Blanco wins the 2011 Man o' War.
Cape Blanco wins the 2011 Man o' War.
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Cape Blanco wins the 2011 Man o' War.
Cape Blanco wins the 2011 Man o' War.
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Cape Blanco wins the 2011 Man o' War.
Cape Blanco wins the 2011 Man o' War.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Cape Blanco wins the 2011 Man o' War.
Cape Blanco wins the 2011 Man o' War.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Cape Blanco wins the 2011 Man o' War.
Cape Blanco wins the 2011 Man o' War.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Cape Blanco wins the 2011 Man o' War.
Cape Blanco wins the 2011 Man o' War.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Cape Blanco wins the 2011 Man o' War.
Cape Blanco wins the 2011 Man o' War.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Cape Blanco wins the 2011 Man o' War.
Cape Blanco wins the 2011 Man o' War.
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Cape Blanco wins the 2011 Man o' War.
Cape Blanco wins the 2010 Champion Stakes.
Photo: Trevor Jones
Cape Blanco wins the 2010 Champion Stakes.

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