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World Domination gets Epsom Derby prep

Frankel, the unbeaten English 2000 Guineas winner, was removed from Epsom Derby consideration partly because of skepticism concerning his ability to deliver a representative performance at the race’s 1 1/2-mile distance. Another factor in the decision made by his connections is the fact that they may have another horse well suited to the Epsom Derby. That is World Domination, who will try to burnish his credentials for the Derby when he starts Thursday in the Group 2 Dante Stakes at York.

Marcus HershMay 10, 2011

Chantilly: Prix de Guiche favorite injured in defeat

Monday’s Group 3 Prix de Guiche for 3-year-old colts at Chantilly racecourse in France was marred by a serious leg injury suffered by 9-10 favorite Inoubliable in the last 50 yards of the race over 1 1/8 miles.

Steve AndersenMay 09, 2011

York: Arizona Jewel steps up in stakes attempt

Arizona Jewel, a maiden race winner in her second career start in April, makes her stakes debut in Wednesday’s Group 3 Musidora Stakes at York racecourse in England, a prep for the English Oaks at Epsom Downs on June 4.

Steve AndersenMay 09, 2011

Grand Prix Boss may challenge unbeaten Frankel after winning NHK Mile in Japan

Grand Prix Boss came back to his championship-level 2-year-old form in this third start this season, capturing the Group 1 NHK Mile at Tokyo Racecourse by 1 1/2 lengths over Cotillion. Fourth and third in his first two races this season, Grand Prix Boss is reportedly being considered for a trip to England and a start in the St. James Palace Stakes, meaning that the colt would be traveling halfway round the world to lock horns with the brilliant Frankel.

Marcus HershMay 08, 2011

Saint-Cloud: Pour Moi captures Prix Greffulhe

Pour Moi ran past eight rivals in Saturday's Group 2 Prix Greffulhe at Saint-Cloud in France to join the list of contenders for the Epsom Derby in England on June 4.

Steve AndersenMay 07, 2011

Leopardstwon: O'Brien has three for Derrinstown Derby Trial

The Derrinstown Derby Trial on Sunday at Leopardstown is an Irish Group race for 3-year-olds. Naturally, Aidan O’Brien will play a major part in the proceedings.

Marcus HershMay 06, 2011

NHK Mile topped by Japanese juvenile champ

The NHK Mile at Tokyo Racecourse has produced past winners as prominent as Seeking the Pearl and El Condor Pasa, but this year’s edition appears to lack that sort of star power.

Marcus HershMay 05, 2011

Marhaba Malyoon eyes Epsom Derby start

His only start was a maiden win, way back in September, but Marhaba Malyoon could reach the Epsom Derby on June 4 if he runs well in Saturday’s Group 3 Derby Trial Stakes at Lingfield Park, south of London.

Steve AndersenMay 05, 2011

Wonder of Wonders wins Cheshire Oaks

Wonder of Wonders won her second race in a week in Wednesday’s Cheshire Oaks at Chester Racecourse in England, and is now likely to make her Group 1 debut in the English Oaks at Epsom on June 3.

Steve AndersenMay 04, 2011

English 2000 Guineas winner Frankel will bypass Epsom Derby

Frankel, the brilliant 3-year-old whose win last weekend was rated one of the best ever in the English 2000 Guineas, will be pointed to the St. James Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot rather than the Epsom Derby.

Marcus HershMay 03, 2011

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