Variety Club Aces Godolphin Mile Gate-to-Wire
Boldly overcoming his wide draw, South Africa's Variety Club made all the pace and won the $1 million Godolphin Mile (UAE-II) over defending victor Soft Falling Rain March 29 at Meydan.
Soft Falling Rain
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Soft Falling Rain in the winner's circle after a victory in the Godolphin Mile.
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Soft Falling Rain approaching the finish line in the Godolphin Mile.
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Soft Falling Rain with Paul Hanagan up runs in the Godolphin Mile, Meydan, Dubai World Cup Day March 30, 2013, photo by Mathea Kelley
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Soft Falling Rain wins the Godolphin Mile at Meydan.
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Soft Falling Rain at Meydan March 24, 2014.
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Soft Falling Rain wins the 2013 Godolphin Mile.
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Soft Falling Rain wins the 2013 Godolphin Mile.
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Soft Falling Rain wins the 2013 Godolphin Mile.
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Soft Falling Rain wins the 2013 Godolphin Mile.
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Soft Falling Rain wins the 2013 United Arab Emirates Two Thousand Guineas.
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Soft Falling Rain wins the 2013 United Arab Emirates Two Thousand Guineas Trial.
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Royal Ascot - Mike De Kock and Soft Falling Rain
South African trainer Mike De Kock trains Soft Falling Rain, winner of the UAE 2 Thousand Guineas.
Slideshow: Dubai World Cup Day 2013
View the races and sights from the Dubai World Cup race card. view slideshow
Dubai World Cup Day 2013
View the races and sights from the Dubai World Cup race card.
Dubai Godolphin Mile - Soft Falling Rain
Video coverage of the Godolphin Mile, won by Soft Falling Rain, from the walking to the finish, to interviews with the connections. Watch Video
Soft Falling Rain Storms to Godolphin Mile
Soft Falling Rain got a less than ideal trip in the $1 million Godolphin Mile before storming to victory in the first race on the Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) card March 30 at Meydan.
Dubai Godolphin Mile - Paul Hanagan
Comments from Jockey Paul Hanagan after winning the Godolphin Mile aboard Soft Falling Rain. Watch Video
Major Test Awaits Soft Falling Rain at Meydan
Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid al Maktoum's unbeaten colt Soft Falling Rain will get the first major test of his career in the $1 million Godolphin Mile (UAE-II) March 20 at Meydan.
Unbeaten Soft Falling Rain Wins UAE Guineas
Favorite Soft Falling Rain easily dispatched pacesetter Deauville Prince in the stretch and drew off to a clear win in the $250,000 United Arab Emirates Two Thousands Guineas (UAE-III) Feb. 14 at Meydan.
Fortify Will Try to Stop the 'Rain' at Meydan
After a commanding victory last month at Meydan, undefeated champion Soft Falling Rain enters the $250,000 United Arab Emirates Two Thousand Guineas (UAE-III) Feb. 14 as the horse to beat.
Soft Falling Rain Dominates Meydan Trial
Unbeaten South African champion Soft Falling Rain controlled the pace and scored a dominant 2 1/2-length victory in the $110,000 Duty Free Jumeirah Creekside United Arab Emirates Two Thousand Guineas Trial Jan. 17 at Meydan.
South African Champ Tops U.A.E. Classic Trial
Trainer Mike de Kock's undefeated South African champion Soft Falling Rain tops a full field of 14, along with four also-eligible contenders, entered for the $110,00 United Arab Emirates Two Thousand Guineas Trial Jan. 17.
Connections
| Trainer | DE KOCK MIKE |
|---|---|
| Jockey | HANAGAN PAUL |
| Owner | SHEIKH HAMDAN AL MAKTOUM |
| Breeder | HIGHLANDS FARM STUD PTY LTD |
Pedigree
| Soft Falling Rain (SAF) View Five-Cross Pedigree | National Assembly | Danzig |
| Renounce | ||
| Gardener's Delight | Giant's Causeway | |
| Highbury |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAPJAN2011 Hip 54 |
Yearling | Shadwell Stud South Africa | Highlands Stud | $49,490 |
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