Crowded House (GB)

Mendip Headlines Burj Nahaar

• By Mary Schweitzer
• March 2, 2011
• Racing, International, Dubai Carnival

Frankie Dettori and Mendip will look to notch their second straight stakes win when they go to the post in the $200,000 Burj Nahaar Sponsored by Emirates Airline (UAE-III) Mar. 3.

Eye in Dubai: Feb. 19-22

• February 24, 2011
• International, Dubai Carnival

Lord of the Stars and Ahlaain look sharp for starts int he Meydan Classic Feb. 24. Ferneley and Crowded House on track for their next starts on Super Thursday March 3.

Bold Silvano Caps Banner Day for de Kock

• By Mary Schweitzer
• February 3, 2011
• Racing, International, Dubai Carnival

Mike de Kock put the seal on a banner night of racing when his Bold Silvano recorded an effortless 1 1/2-length victory in the $200,000 Al Maktoum Challenge R2 Sponsored by Etisalat (UAE-III) at Meydan Racecourse Feb. 3.

Nine Square Off in Maktoum Challenge Round 2

• By Mary Schweitzer
• February 2, 2011
• Racing, International, Dubai Carnival

Al Shemali, the upset winner of the Dubai Duty Free (UAE-IT) last year, is set to make his seasonal debut in the $200,000 Al Maktoum Challenge Round 2-Sponsored by Etisalat (UAE-III) at Meydan Race Course Feb. 3.

AmWest to Distribute Dubai Racing Signal

• By Barbara J. Bayer
• January 11, 2011
• Racing, International, Dubai Carnival

For the second year in a row, AmWest Entertainment will offer worldwide distribution of the racing signal for wagering on the Dubai International Racing Carnival from Meydan Racecourse.

Twirling Candy Gets Acid Test in Goodwood

• By Jack Shinar
• September 29, 2010
• Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Unbeaten Twirling Candy attempts to become the third 3-year-old in the past four years to win the $250,000 Goodwood Stakes (gr. I) Oct. 2, which would earn the colt a berth in the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I).

Court Vision Shows His Style in Woodbine Mile

• By Jack Shinar
• September 19, 2010
• Racing, International, Breeders' Cup

Multiple grade I winner Court Vision, overlooked at odds of 7-1, soared past The Usual Q. T. in deep stretch to capture the $1 million Woodbine Mile (Can-IT) at the Toronto track Sept. 19.

Diverse Field Drawn for Woodbine Mile

• By Jason Shandler
• September 16, 2010
• Racing, International, Breeders' Cup

Top turf horses from the East, West, Europe, and a handful of local contenders will converge in Toronto for a sparkling edition of the $1 million Woodbine Mile (Can-IT) on Sept. 19.

Stellar Field Expected for Woodbine Mile

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• September 14, 2010
• Racing, International, Breeders' Cup

The Woodbine Mile is shaping up to be a sensational race, as Court Vision could meet a couple of other East Coast rivals, five locally-based challengers, a European invader, as well as three shipping in from California.

Richard's Kid Repeats Pacific Classic Heroics

• By Jack Shinar
• August 28, 2010
• Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Richard's Kid successfully defended his title in the $1 million Pacific Classic Presented by TVG (gr. I) when he came from off the pace to edge Crowded House at Del Mar Aug. 28.

Awesome Gem Takes 4th Cut at Pacific Classic

• By Jack Shinar
• August 25, 2010
• Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Awesome Gem, the pride of the ownership syndicate West Point Thoroughbreds and trainer Craig Dollase, takes his record fourth shot at the $1 million Pacific Classic Presented by TVG (gr. I) as one of the favorites Aug. 28.

Bullet Works for Two Pacific Classic Starters

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• August 23, 2010
• Racing, West Region

Richard's Kid worked a quick half-mile in :46 4/5 at Del Mar on Aug. 23 as he continued to prep for a defense of his title in the Aug. 28 $1 million Pacific Classic Presented by TVG.

The Usual Q. T. Makes Eddie Read Look Easy

• By Jack Shinar
• July 24, 2010
• Racing, West Region

The Usual Q. T., ridden patiently by Victor Espinoza, made easy work of strong field in the $300,000 Eddie Read Stakes (gr. IT) over the Del Mar turf for the second grade I victory of his career July 24.

Victor's Cry Primed Again for Eddie Read

• By Jack Shinar
• July 21, 2010
• Racing, West Region

Four grade or group I winner are among the compact field of seven set to contest the $300,000 Eddie Read Stakes (gr. IT), the first graded stakes on the Del Mar summer program July 24.

Sea The Stars Favored in Investec Derby

• June 4, 2009
• News, Racing, International

A field of 13 is due to go to post in Saturday's £1.25 million Investec Derby (Eng-I) at Epsom Downs following the final declaration stage June 4.

Crowded House a Euro Classic Hopeful

• By Avalyn Hunter
• November 4, 2008

MAHUBAH'S CORNER, by Avalyn Hunter

Crowded House raised his profile as a contender in next year's European classics when he won the Racing Post Trophy (Eng-I) on Oct. 25. The question is whether his sire Rainbow Quest can add distance to the colt's speed-oriented female side.