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Goldikova (IRE)

7yo Bay Filly

Trainer: Frederic Head
Jockey: Olivier Peslier
Owner: Wertheimer and Frere
Breeder: Wertheimer Et Frere
Goldikova (IRE) Anabaa Danzig
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Freddy Head On Goldikova (Video)

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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

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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.

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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.

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 Wednesday, November 02, 2011
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See the past Breeders' Cup Mile winners from Royal Heroine to Goldikova.

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

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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.

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Through The Lens: Shooting for Four

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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
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 Wednesday, October 26, 2011
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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

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

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Clement Still Pointing Gio Ponti to BC Mile

Clement Still Pointing Gio Ponti to BC Mile

Trainer of three-time Eclipse champion and 2010 BC Mile runner-up feels the Mile is again the best spot for the 6-year-old horse.

 Tuesday, October 04, 2011
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 Monday, October 03, 2011
Dream Ahead Nips Goldikova at Wire in Foret

Dream Ahead Nips Goldikova at Wire in Foret

Dream Ahead got up in the final strides to nip Goldikova by a nose to win the $407,904 Qatar Prix de la Foret (Fr-I) at Longchamp Oct. 2.

 Sunday, October 02, 2011
Goldikova Eyes Repeat in Prix de la Foret

Goldikova Eyes Repeat in Prix de la Foret

Goldikova will face seven rivals when she bids for a repeat victory in the $407,904 Qatar Prix de la Foret (Fr-I) at Longchamp Oct. 2.

 Friday, September 30, 2011
Seven Group I Races on Arc de Triomphe Day

Seven Group I Races on Arc de Triomphe Day

Six other group I races besides the l'Arc de Triomphe are scheduled on the Longchamp undercard. Multiple champion Goldikova is expected to start in the Prix de la Foret.

 Tuesday, September 27, 2011
TCI: Can Anyone Stop A Goldikova 4-Peat?

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 Tuesday, September 20, 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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