Silic, 1999 BC Mile Winner, Sire, Dies
French-bred Silic, winner of the 1999 Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) at Gulfstream Park has died. The 18-year-old stallion stood in Kentucky and California.
Gladiatorus at the 2009 Breeders' Cup.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt- News
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Countdown to the Cup: Can it Happen Twice?
On April 17, 2008, American racing fans were immersed in the Kentucky Derby (gr. I), and no one was even giving the Breeders' Cup a second thought. But across the Atlantic, there was a scene being played out that would have a far greater effect on the Breeders' Cup than anyone could have imagined.
Goldikova Headlines Jacques Le Marois
Goldikova takes another step Aug. 16 towards a defense of her Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) title when she lines up against eight other rivals in the Prix du Haras de Fresnay-Le-Buffard Jacques Le Marois (Fr-I) at Deauville.
Well Armed Top-Weighted Dirt Horse
Well Armed, winner of the world's richest race, the US$6-million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I), on March 28, has his official rating put up 5 pounds, from 119 to 124, making the best dirt horse currently racing.
Gladiatorus Dominates Dubai Duty Free
Unheralded Gladiatorus humbled a field that included 10 grade or group I winners when he sped to a front-running victory with local jockey Ahmed Ajtebi in the $5 million Dubai Duty Free (UAE-I) over the Nad al Sheba grass course March 28.
Scintillo Shines in Gran Criterium
British raider Scintillo outran Italian star Gladiatorus in the final furlong to capture the Gran Criterium (Ity-I) for 2-year-olds at San Siro Oct. 14 by a half-length.
Connections
| Trainer | Saeed bin Suroor |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Ahmed Ajtebi |
| Owner | Godolphin Racing, LLC - Lessee |
| Breeder | Az. Agricola le Ferriere di Raponi Giampaolo |
Pedigree
| Gladiatorus View Five-Cross Pedigree | Silic (FR) | Sillery |
| Balletomane (IRE) | ||
| Gmaasha (IRE) | Kris (GB) | |
| Al Bahathri |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTKOCT2006 Hip 381 |
Yearling | Federico Barberini, agent | Serendipity, agent | $8,000 |
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