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Gentildonna wins the Dubai Sheema Classic March 29.
Photo: Dubai Racing Club/Andrew Watkins
Gentildonna wins the 2014 Dubai Sheema Classic.
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Gentildonna preps at Meydan March 24, for the Dubai World Cup card.
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Gentildonna wins the Japan Cup.
Photo: Naoji Inada
Gentildonna wins the Japan Cup.
Photo: Masakazu Takahashi
Gentildonna wins the Japan Cup.
Photo: Masakazu Takahashi
Gentildonna wins the 2013 Japan Cup.
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Gentildonna wins the Japan Cup.
Photo: Japan Racing Association
Gentildonna - Dubai March 27, 2013.
Photo: Dubai Racing Club/Neville Hopwood
Gentildonna - Dubai March 27, 2013.
Photo: Dubai Racing Club/Andrew Watkins
Gentildonna - Dubai March 27, 2013.
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Gentildonna - Dubai March 25, 2013.
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Gentildonna wins the 2012 Japan Cup, just beating Orfervre.
Photo: Naoji Inada
Gentildonna wins the 2012 Japan Cup, just beating Orfervre.
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Gentildonna wins the Shuka Sho to fulfill the 4th female triple crown in Japan.
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Gentildonna wins the 2012 Yushun Himba Japan Oaks.
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Gentildonna in the Yushun Himba Japanese Oaks.
Photo: Naoji Inada
Gentildonna wins the JRA Oka Sho.
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| Trainer | S. Ishizaka |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Yuga Kawada |
| Owner | Sunday Racing Co., Ltd. |
| Breeder | Northern Racing |
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Gold Ship Repeats in Takarazuka Kinen
Gold Ship overcame a tardy start and scored an unprecedented second straight win in the Takarazuka Kinen (Jpn-I) June 29 at Hanshin racecourse.
Gold Ship, Gentildonna Top Takarazuka Kinen
Defending winner Gold Ship and Japanese star mare Gentildonna are among an outstanding lineup for the Takarazuka Kinen (Jpn-I) June 29 at Hanshin racecourse.
Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 4/1/2014
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Gentildonna Wins Dramatic Sheema Classic
Checked twice in the final 250 meters, Japan's star mare Gentildonna showed just what she's made of March 29 in winning the $5 million Dubai Sheema Classic (UAE-I) in course-record time at Meydan Racecourse.
Twilight Eclipse On Toes for Sheema Classic
After arriving in Dubai and clearing quarantine, U.S.-based Twilight Eclipse made his first appearance on the track at Meydan March 23 with an energetic gallop ahead of the $5 million Dubai Sheema Classic (UAE-I) March 29.
World Cup Hopefuls Stretch Legs at Meydan
Several contenders for the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I), including last year's runner-up Red Cadeaux, took to the track March 24 at Meydan to stretch their legs before the world's richest race March 29.
Likely World Cup Card Entrants Released
There are 36 grade/group I winners, including former American star Ron the Greek, among the fields taking shape for the eight Thoroughbred stakes on Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) card March 29.
Gentildonna Unplaced in Sheema Classic Prep
Gentildonna's tuneup for the $5 million Dubai Sheema Classic (UAE-I) next month was foiled in the starting gate as the jittery star mare was sapped before the Kyoto Kinen (Jpn-II) began Feb. 16.
Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 11/26/2013
Delta Downs, Churchill Downs, Japan Cup, Turf Paradise, Woodbine, and more. view slideshow
Gentildonna Posts Repeat Victory in Japan Cup
In an exhilarating finish to the 33rd renewal of the Japan Cup (Jpn-I), filly Gentildonna nosed out another filly, Denim and Ruby, Nov. 24 at Tokyo Race Course to become the first to win the prestigious event twice.
Japan's Calling, but is America Listening?
The limited participation of United States interests in the prestigious Japan Cup in recent years has officials wondering if horsemen are no longer interested in the international stage.
Gentildonna Draws Post 7 in Japan Cup Defense
Looking to defend her title in the Japan Cup (Jpn-I) Nov. 24 at Tokyo Racecourse, the filly Gentildonna drew post 7 in a 17-horse field.
Just a Way Devastates Tenno Sho Field
Just a Way unleashed an explosive burst of speed 400 meters out and romped away to win the Tenno Sho (Autumn) (Jpn-I) Oct. 27, overwhelming Japan's reigning Horse of the Year Gentildonna and last year's winner, Eishin Flash.
Orfevre Out of Takarazuka Kinen
Orfevre, expected favorite in his title defense in the June 23 Takarazuka Kinen (Jpn-I), was withdrawn from the race after the 2011 Triple Crown champion bled following training June 13.
St Nicholas Abbey Wins Dubai Sheema Classic
Coolmore and partners' St Nicholas Abbey spoiled the international debut of filly Gentildonna as he drew off from the reigning Japanese Horse of the Year, winning the $5 million Dubai Sheema Classic March 30 at Meydan.
Gentildonna Towers in Dubai Sheema Classic
Japan's brilliant filly Gentildonna begins her international campaign March 30 in the $5 million Longines Dubai Sheema Classic (UAE-I) on the Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) undercard at Meydan.
War Emblem Represented by Champion in Japan
War Emblem, the 2002 Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winner who has had a limited number of foals due to his selectivity in the breeding shed, has been represented by a champion in Japan.
Gentildonna Noses Out Orfevre in Japan Cup
In a battle between Triple Crown winners, Gentildonna became the first 3-year-old filly to win the Japan Cup (Jpn-I) when she took on favored Orfevre in a furious stretch duel and edged the older colt by a nose.
American Bloodlines Dominate Japan Cup
When the 17 horses enter the starting gate at Tokyo Racecourse Nov. 25 for the 32nd Japan Cup (Jpn-I), nearly every one of them will bring North American bloodlines to the task.
Orfevre Will Be 'Hard to Beat' in Japan Cup
Many horsemen expect the Japan Triple Crown winner to prevail, but Gentildonna, Japan's filly triple crown winner of 2012, is also a threat.
Arc 1-2 Finishers Entered in Japan Cup
Solemia and Orfevre, the one-two finishers in the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, have drawn posts 14 and 17, respectively, in the Nov. 25 Japan Cup (Jpn-I) at Tokyo Racecourse.
Verxina Poised to Emerge from Shadow
Holding the rare distinction as runner-up in all three jewels of Japan's Triple Crown for fillies, Verxina will try for a break through in the Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Cup (Jpn-I) Nov. 11 at Kyoto.
Gentildonna Wins Japanese Filly Triple Crown
Gentildonna narrowly completed a sweep of Japan's Triple Crown for fillies Oct. 14 with a nose victory over rival Verxina in a thrilling finish to the Shuka Sho (Jpn-I) at Kyoto Racecourse.
Gentildonna Impacts Japanese Racing
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Gentildonna is from the 2nd crop of 2-time Japanese Horse of the Year Deep Impact, and is the first of his offspring to win a group race at more than a mile.
Gentildonna Romps in Tokyo's Japanese Oaks
Gentildonna romped to victory in the Yushun Himba (Jpn-I), or Japanese Oaks, in race-record time at Tokyo Racecourse May 20, giving the 3-year-old the first two jewels of the nation's Triple Crown for fillies.
Gentildonna Collects Oka Sho Crown at Hanshin
Gentildonna captured the $2.3 million Oka Sho (Jpn-I), Japan's version of the One Thousand Guineas, when she came from off the pace to score by a half-length at Hanshin Racecourse April 8.
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