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Goldikova (IRE)

2005 Bay Filly

Trainer: Frederic Head
Jockey: Olivier Peslier
Owner: Wertheimer and Frere
Breeder: Wertheimer Et Frere
Goldikova (IRE) Anabaa Danzig
Balbonella (FR)
Born Gold Blushing Groom (FR)
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After a pair of runner-up finishes last season, Wertheimer and Frere homebred Anodin, a full brother to three-time Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) winner Goldikova, secured a clear victory in his 3-year-old debut.

 Monday, April 22, 2013
Goldikova's First Foal Is a Colt

Goldikova's First Foal Is a Colt

Alain and Gerard Wertheimer's homebred champion Goldikova, the sole three-time Breeders' Cup winner, produced her first foal, a colt by leading sire Galileo.

 Tuesday, February 05, 2013

Arqana Sale Closes with Record Receipts

The Arqana breeding stock sale concluded Dec. 11 in Deauville with a new benchmark in overall total receipts for the four-day auction that was bolstered by strong numbers at the top end of the market.

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Courageous Cat to Questroyal North

Courageous Cat, a grade I winner and millionaire son of Storm Cat, will move to Questroyal North near Stillwater, N.Y., after spending his first season at Lane's End Farm in Kentucky.

 Tuesday, November 20, 2012
BC Interview: Freddie Head

BC Interview: Freddie Head

Freddie Head, who won the Breeders' Cup Mile three times with Goldikova, talks about 2012 contender Moonlight Cloud, a filly running against the boys.

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 Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Slideshow: Breeders' Cup Mile

Slideshow: Breeders' Cup Mile

Images from the Breeders' Cup Mile: 1984 - 2011.

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 Friday, October 26, 2012
Eyeing a Four-peat - By Eric Mitchell

Eyeing a Four-peat - By Eric Mitchell

A fourth consecutive HOY title by a female is very possible for 2012.

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 Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Voting Opens for Secretariat Vox Populi Award

Voting Opens for Secretariat Vox Populi Award

Online voting is now open for the second annual Secretariat Vox Populi Award. Created by Secretariat's owner Penny Chenery, the award recognizes the racehorse whose popularity and excellence resounded most with the public.

 Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Fans to Vote on Racing's Moment of the Year

Fans to Vote on Racing's Moment of the Year

Voting is under way at the National Thoroughbred Racing Association web site, www.ntra.com, for the 13th annual "NTRA Moment of the Year." Voters can choose from among 12 images, drawn from the year's events.

 Thursday, December 08, 2011
Slideshow: 2011 Breeders' Cup Day 2

Slideshow: 2011 Breeders' Cup Day 2

2011 Breeders' Cup World Championships - Day 2: Photos of the day two winners at the 2011 Breeders' Cup.

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 Sunday, November 06, 2011
Freddy Head On Goldikova (Video)

Freddy Head On Goldikova (Video)

Comments from Freddy Head after her third in the 2011 Breeders' Cup Mile.

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 Saturday, November 05, 2011
Court Vision Upsets Goldikova in BC Mile

Court Vision Upsets Goldikova in BC Mile

The world-class racemare, already a record-holder having won three Breeders' Cup Miles, finishes third in her attempt to win a fourth. Longshot Court Vision wins by a nose over Turallure.

 Saturday, November 05, 2011
THS: 2011 Breeders' Cup Part I

THS: 2011 Breeders' Cup Part I

Jason, Tom, Evan, and James Scully of twinspires.com give quick picks for the Ladies' Classic, the Sprint, the Turf Sprint, the Dirt Mile, the Turf, the Juvenile, and the Mile. Includes Past Performances for the Juvenile.

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 Thursday, November 03, 2011
Mixed Emotions for Goldikova's Trainer

Mixed Emotions for Goldikova's Trainer

As the great race mare Goldikova enters the final race of her remarkable career when she seeks an unprecedented fourth consecutive TVG Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) victory, trainer Freddy Head has mixed emotions.

 Wednesday, November 02, 2011
Breeders' Cup News Minute: 11/02/11 (Video)

Breeders' Cup News Minute: 11/02/11 (Video)

Lenny Shulman reports on the news of the day, including So You Think, Goldikova, the Baffert contingent, and the weather. Sponsored by Taylor Made Stallions

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 Wednesday, November 02, 2011
Slideshow: Breeders Cup Mile 1984-2010

Slideshow: Breeders Cup Mile 1984-2010

See the past Breeders' Cup Mile winners from Royal Heroine to Goldikova.

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 Tuesday, November 01, 2011
Breeders' Cup News Minute: 11/01/11 (Video)

Breeders' Cup News Minute: 11/01/11 (Video)

Lenny Shulman presents the news of the day, including Europeans on the track, led by Goldikova. Plus, Stacelita, Turbulent Descent, Union Rags, and State of Play. Sponsored by Taylor Made Stallions.

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 Tuesday, November 01, 2011
Goldikova Draws Rail in Quest for Fourth Mile

Goldikova Draws Rail in Quest for Fourth Mile

An audible groan went up from the table of traveling lads from France at the Breeders' Cup World Championships post-position draw when it was announced three-time Mile (gr. IT) winner had drawn the rail.

 Monday, October 31, 2011
Through The Lens: Shooting for Four

Through The Lens: Shooting for Four

More photos from John Gilmore, as Goldikova tries for her fourth BC Mile victory.

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 Friday, October 28, 2011
Head: Goldikova Better Than Ever

Head: Goldikova Better Than Ever

Freddy Head is confident his 6-year-old old mare can pull off a fourth BC Mile win.

 Wednesday, October 26, 2011
TCI: First Look at the BC Pre-Entries (Video)

TCI: First Look at the BC Pre-Entries (Video)

Jon and Joel take a first look at the Pre-Entries, focusing on the Filly & Mare Turf, the Sprint, the Turf, the Dirt Mile, the Mile, the Ladies' Classic, and the Classic. Brought to you by Taylor Made Stallions.

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 Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Breeders' Cup Pre-Entries: Star Appeal

Breeders' Cup Pre-Entries: Star Appeal

Goldikova, Havre de Grace lead the charge for the 2011 Breeders' Cup World Championships. Eight of the 15 races are over-subscribed.

 Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Hangin' With Haskin: Girls Gone Wild

Hangin' With Haskin: Girls Gone Wild

Fillies are beating colts regularly all over the world.

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 Saturday, October 22, 2011

Dream Ahead Retired to Ballylinch

Dream Ahead, who beat Goldikova in the Qatar Prix de la Foret (Fr-I) Oct. 2 in what was his final start, has been retired for stallion duty in 2012 at Ballylinch Stud near Thomastown, Ireland.

 Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Handicapping the Race for Horse of the Year

Handicapping the Race for Horse of the Year

Game On Dude, Havre de Grace, and Tizway probably control their own destiny.

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 Wednesday, October 12, 2011
More Articles about Goldikova (IRE)
Goldikova at Churchill Downs, November 1, 2011.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Goldikova at Churchill Downs, November 1, 2011.
Goldikova at Churchill Downs, November 1, 2011.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Goldikova at Churchill Downs, November 1, 2011.
Goldikova at Churchill Downs, November 1, 2011.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Goldikova at Churchill Downs, November 1, 2011.
Goldikova at Churchill Downs, November 1, 2011.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Goldikova at Churchill Downs, November 1, 2011.
Goldikova works towrad the Arc 9/28/2011
Photo: John Gilmore
Goldikova works towrad the Arc 9/28/2011
Goldikova after running in the Prix Jacques Le Marois
Photo: John Gilmore
Goldikova after running in the Prix Jacques Le Marois
Goldikova with Olivier Peslier prior to the Prix Jacques Le Marois
Photo: John Gilmore
Goldikova with Olivier Peslier prior to the Prix Jacques Le Marois
Immortal Verse (green/white cap) wins the Prix Jacques Le Marois, upsetting Goldikova (solid white cap)
Photo: John Gilmore
Immortal Verse (green/white cap) wins the Prix Jacques Le Marois, upsetting Goldikova (solid white cap)
Immortal Verse (green/white silks) wins the Prix Jacques Le Marois, upsetting Goldikova (blue/white silks).
Photo: John Gilmore
Immortal Verse (green/white silks) wins the Prix Jacques Le Marois, upsetting Goldikova (blue/white silks).
Goldikova wins the Prix Rothschild.
Photo: John Gilmore
Goldikova wins the Prix Rothschild.
Goldikova wins the Prix Rothschild.
Photo: John Gilmore
Goldikova wins the Prix Rothschild.
Goldikova wins the Prix Rothschild.
Photo: John Gilmore
Goldikova wins the Prix Rothschild.
Goldikova wins the Prix D'Ispan.
Photo: John Gilmore
Goldikova wins the Prix D'Ispan.
Golikova in the 2010 BC Mile.
Photo: Chad Harmon
Golikova in the 2010 BC Mile.
Goldikova wins the 2010 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Goldikova wins the 2010 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Goldikova BC 2010
Photo: Rick Samuels
Goldikova BC 2010
Goldikova BC 2010
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Goldikova BC 2010
Goldikova BC 2010
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Goldikova BC 2010
Goldikova wins the 2009 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Goldikova wins the 2009 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Goldikova wins the 2010 Queen Anne.
Photo: Trevor Jones
Goldikova wins the 2010 Queen Anne.
Goldikova wins the 2010 Qatar Prix de la Foret.
Photo: Trevor Jones
Goldikova wins the 2010 Qatar Prix de la Foret.
Goldikova wins the 2009 Breeders' Cup Mile
Photo: BenoitPhoto.com
Goldikova wins the 2009 Breeders' Cup Mile
Goldikova at the 2009 Breeders' Cup
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Goldikova at the 2009 Breeders' Cup
Goldikova wins the 2008 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Goldikova wins the 2008 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Goldikova wins the 2008 Prix du Moulin
Photo: John Crofts
Goldikova wins the 2008 Prix du Moulin

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