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Jockey is full of confidence as he prepares to ride last year's Breeders' Cup Sprint champion in the Dubai Golden Shaheen March 30 at Meydan Racecourse.
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Giant Ryan - Dubai 2012
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Giant Ryan - Dubai 2012
Photo: Dubai Racing Club/Andrew Watkins
Giant Ryan at Churchill Downs on October 29, 2011.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Giant Ryan wins the 2011 Vosburgh.
Photo: NYRA/David Alcosser
Giant Ryan works at Churchill Downs on October 19, 2011.
Photo: Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Giant Ryan wins the 2011 Ponche Handicap.
Photo: Jim Lisa Photos
Giant Ryan wins the 2011 Ponche Handicap.
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| Trainer | Bisnath Parboo |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Willie Martinez |
| Owner | Shivananda Racing |
| Breeder | Thomas/Lakin |
Pedigree
| Giant Ryan View Five-Cross Pedigree | Freud | Storm Cat |
| Mariah's Storm | ||
| Kheyrah | Dayjur | |
| Khwlah |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBSOCT2006 Hip 110 |
Weanling | JMJ Racing | Burleson Farms, agent | $14,000 |
| OBSMAR2008 Hip 380 |
Two-year-old | M&H Training & Sales, agent | ($25,000) | |
| OBSJUN2008 Hip 425 |
Two-year-old | Shivananda Racing | M&H Training & Sales, agent | $27,000 |
Prices in parentheses indicate a horse did not sell because it did not meet its reserve price.
Slideshow: 2012 Farewells
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- By Jim Freer
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Giant Ryan Breezes at Rainy Churchill
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