Dr. Schivel's next start will be Golden Shaheen, Glatt says

ARCADIA, Calif. - Dr. Schivel, second by a nose in the Breeders’ Cup Sprint at Del Mar in November, but last of seven in the Grade 1 Malibu Stakes at Santa Anita on Dec. 26, is bound for Dubai this spring.

Trainer Mark Glatt said Sunday that Dr. Schivel will make his next start in the Group 1 Golden Shaheen at Meydan Racecourse in the United Arab Emirates on March 26. The $2 million Golden Shaheen is run at six furlongs.

“I think it works out good, timing-wise, and it’s two million bucks,” Glatt said.

A three-time stakes winner, all in sprints, Dr. Schivel led in the stretch of the BC Sprint but was caught at the finish by Aloha West.

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In the Malibu Stakes for 3-year-olds at seven furlongs, Dr. Schivel was fifth early and faded through the stretch. Glatt later reported that Dr. Schivel had an elevated temperature.

A 4-year-old by Violence, Dr. Schivel has won 5 of 9 starts and has earned $876,500. Dr. Schivel races for the partnership of Red Baron’s Barn, Rancho Temescal, Reeves Thoroughbreds, and Bill Branch.

Last summer and fall, Dr. Schivel won two six-furlong stakes: the Grade 1 Bing Crosby Stakes at Del Mar, and the Grade 2 Santa Anita Sprint Championship.

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