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Goldikova (IRE)

4yo Bay Filly

Trainer: Frederic Head
Jockey: Olivier Peslier
Owner: Wertheimer & Frere
Breeder: Wertheimer Et Frere
Goldikova (IRE) Anabaa Danzig
Balbonella (FR)
Born Gold Blushing Groom (FR)
Riviere D'or
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Goldikova Favored to Defend Mile Title

Goldikova Favored to Defend Mile Title

Wertheimer and Frere's Goldikova was installed as the 8-5 morning-line favorite against 10 males as she tries to defend her title in the $2 million TVG Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) Nov. 7 at Santa Anita. 2 days ago
THS: 2009 Breeders' Cup Preview (Video)

THS: 2009 Breeders' Cup Preview (Video)

Jason, Tom, and James Scully Preview the Breeders' Cup, focusing on those races with returning champions. Plus, a look at Zenyatta in the Breeders' Cup Classic. Thursday, October 29, 2009
Goldikova Seeks Repeat in Mile

Goldikova Seeks Repeat in Mile

Goldikova looks to become the fourth horse to repeat in the Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT). Thursday, October 29, 2009
Europeans Look to Build on 2008 Success

Europeans Look to Build on 2008 Success

The Breeders' Cup World Championships success last year of five European-trained horses at Santa Anita Park really made everybody sit up and take notice. There were a record 31 European-trained raiders in 2008 and the number is set to be matched or even surpassed this year. Monday, October 26, 2009
Goldikova to Defend Her BC Mile Title

Goldikova to Defend Her BC Mile Title

Trainer Freddie Head confirmed on Oct. 7 that Goldikova will return to Santa Anita to defend her crown in the Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) Nov. 7. Wednesday, October 07, 2009

Varenar Upsets Goldikova in Prix de la Foret

Varenar benefitted from a swift early pace to storm past heavy favorite Goldikova in the final strides to capture the Total Prix de la Foret (Fr-I) by a short head at Longchamp Oct. 3. Saturday, October 03, 2009
Countdown to the Cup: Arc Weather Looks Good

Countdown to the Cup: Arc Weather Looks Good

The chances of Sea The Stars being withdrawn from Sunday's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (Fr-I) due to soft ground appear slim to none, as the weather forecast calls for little or no rain through next Tuesday. Monday, September 28, 2009
Countdown to the Cup: Big Chasm between A-Z

Countdown to the Cup: Big Chasm between A-Z

It's time to accept the fact that Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta are not going to meet. As the cliche goes, that ship has sailed. Friday, September 11, 2009
'Goldi' Locks Up Prix Jacques Le Marois

'Goldi' Locks Up Prix Jacques Le Marois

Goldikova continued her march to the Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships with another powerful performance, this time taking the Prix du Haras de Fresnay-Le-Buffard Jacques Le Marois (Fr-I) at Deauville Aug. 16 by a rousing six lengths. Sunday, August 16, 2009

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. Saturday, August 15, 2009

Goldikova Turns in Prix Rothschild Smasher

Heading for a second appearance in the Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) this fall, the brilliant filly Goldikova showed that she is at the top of her game following a smashing repeat victory in the Prix Rothschild (Fr-I) at Deauville Aug 2. Sunday, August 02, 2009

Goldikova Impressive in Falmouth Stakes

Goldikova bounced back to her winning form with an impressive performance in the Etihad Airways Falmouth Stakes (Eng-I) at Newmarket July 8. Wednesday, July 08, 2009

French Stallion Anabaa Dies

Anabaa, a major French stallion at Alec Head's Haras du Quesnay near Deauville, died July 7 of acute peritonitis after undergoing colic surgery. Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Moment of the Year Voting Under Way

Moment of the Year Voting Under Way

Voting is underway on ntra.com for the 10th annual "NTRA Moment of the Year," it was announced Dec. 4. Voters can choose from among 12 images, drawn from the year's events. Thursday, December 04, 2008
Breeders' Cup Winners on Cartier List

Breeders' Cup Winners on Cartier List

Breeders' Cup World Championships race winners Raven's Pass, Donativum, Conduit, and Goldikova are among the nominees for this year's Cartier Racing Awards, which will be at London's Grosvenor House Hotel on the evening of Monday, Nov. 17. Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Accelerating Goldikova Wins Mile

Accelerating Goldikova Wins Mile

European challenger Goldikova, undefeated in her previous three starts in French group races, won the Breeders' Cup Mile with a thrilling burst of speed in mid-stretch. Trainer Freddie Head becomes the first person to win a Breeders' Cup World Championship race as a jockey(Miesque, 1987-88) and now as a trainer. Saturday, October 25, 2008
Head Seeks a First: Win as Jock, Trainer

Head Seeks a First: Win as Jock, Trainer

Freddie Head knows all about winning the Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT). He did so twice -- as a jockey -- with the filly Miesque in 1987-88. Now he's trying to win a championship as a trainer with Goldikova. Thursday, October 23, 2008
Kip Deville Seeks Repeat in BC Mile

Kip Deville Seeks Repeat in BC Mile

It won't be easy given the competition, but the connections of Kip Deville believe the 5-year-old horse has an excellent chance to become the fourth repeat winner of the Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT). Tuesday, October 21, 2008
F&M Turf: Girl Power

F&M Turf: Girl Power

A sparkling group of female turf runners, representing both sides of the Atlantic, were pre-entered in the $2-million Emirates Airline Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf (gr. IT). Thursday, October 16, 2008

Goldikova Surprises in Prix du Moulin

Goldikova continued the tremendous season for trainer Freddie Head when she rolled to her second group I victory over a high class field in the Prix du Moulin de Longchamp (Fr-I) Sept. 7. Left in her wake were fellow group I winners Henrythenavigator, Darjina, Sageburg, and Natagora. Sunday, September 07, 2008

Goldikova Surprises in Prix Rothschild

Trainer Freddie Head landed his third group I win of the season when his 3-year-old filly, Goldikova, held off Darjina by a half-length to capture the Prix Rothschild (Fr-I) at Deauville Aug. 3. Sunday, August 03, 2008

Zarkava Stays Unbeaten in Prix de Diane

With a tremendous charge over the final quarter of a mile, the Aga Khan's undefeated Zarkava registered a three-length win in the Prix de Diane (Fr-I) at Chantilly June 9. Sunday, June 08, 2008
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Goldikova at the 2009 Breeders' Cup
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Goldikova at the 2009 Breeders' Cup
Photo: Rick Samuels
Goldikova wins the 2008 Prix du Moulin
Photo: John Crofts
Goldikova wins the 2008 Prix du Moulin

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