Thu, 09/08/2011 - 16:52

St. Leger: Sea Moon has tough rival in Blue Bunting

The Godolphin-owned filly Blue Bunting seeks her third straight Group 1 victory and fourth of the year on Saturday at Doncaster in England, but has a formidable foe in the Michael Stoute-trained Sea Moon, who is widely favored to win the St. Leger Stakes.

Tue, 09/06/2011 - 15:30

Goldikova to prep for Breeders' Cup in Prix de la Foret at Longchamp

Alysse Jacobs
Goldikova, Olivier Peslier up, wins her third straight Breeders' Cup Mile in 2010.

Goldikova will make her next start in the Prix de la Foret on Oct. 2 at Longchamp as she prepares to attempt a fourth straight win in the Breeders’ Cup Mile.

Since finishing second in the Aug. 15 Prix Jacques le Marois, Goldikova had been tentatively pointed to Sunday’s Prix du Moulin, but trainer Freddie Head announced a change in plans this past weekend. Instead of the Moulin, Goldikova will go instead for the Foret, the race she used as a bridge to the Breeders’ Cup the last two years.

Sun, 09/04/2011 - 14:03

Danedream takes Germany's top race Grosser Preis von Baden

The 3-year-old filly Danedream notched her second straight blowout victory in a German Group 1, winning the Grosser Preis von Baden, Germany’s premier race, by six lengths over Night Magic on Sunday at Baden-baden.

Tracking the pace of Night Magic on a course turned very soft by driving rain, Danedream eased into the lead a quarter-mile from the finish and went unchallenged the rest of the way, winning easily under Andrasch Stark. Joshua Tree, who may return to Woodbine to defend his title in the Canadian International, was left well behind in third.

Sun, 09/04/2011 - 13:56

Danedream takes Germany's top race Grosser Preis von Baden

The 3-year-old filly Danedream notched her second straight blowout victory in a German Group 1, winning the Grosser Preis von Baden, Germany’s premier race, by six lengths over Night Magic on Sunday at Baden-baden.

Tracking the pace of Night Magic on a course turned very soft by driving rain, Danedream eased into the lead a quarter-mile from the finish and went unchallenged the rest of the way, winning easily under Andrasch Stark. Joshua Tree, who may return to Woodbine to defend his title in the Canadian International, was left well behind in third.

Sat, 09/03/2011 - 16:00

Leopardstown: So You Think beats Snow Fairy in Irish Champion

So You Think won his third Group 1 race of the year, but his manner of victory in the Irish Champion Stakes on Saturday at Leopardstown in Ireland did not match up with his overwhelming favoritism in the race.

Challenged about a quarter-mile from the finish by Snow Fairy, So You Think could never shake clear of that filly, holding on to win by a half-length after an exciting stretch run.

Fri, 09/02/2011 - 15:37

Gremany: Danedream heads Grosser Preis von Baden

The improving 3-year-old filly Danedream, whose connections may have designs on the Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Turf, heads a field of six entered for the Group 1, $355,000 Grosser Preis von Baden at the Iffizheim course in Germany on Sunday.

Sat, 08/27/2011 - 14:50

Early Arc favorite Pour Moi retired due to injury

Pour Moi, the winner of the English Derby in June, was retired on Saturday after suffering a fetlock injury while exercising earlier in the week, according to a statement from Coolmore Stud in Ireland.

Trained by Andre Fabre, Pour Moi was based with Fabre’s stable in Chantilly, France, when he was injured. He had not started since the English Derby and was considered the favorite for the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp in October.

“Pour Moi suffered a severe over reach to his near fore fetlock during exercise at Chantilly,” Coolmore said in a statement.

Fri, 08/26/2011 - 15:59

The Curragh: Maybe has beaten most she will face in Moyglare Stud Stakes

Six fillies entered in the Moyglare Stud Stakes on Sunday at The Curragh in Ireland share a common trait: All have been beaten by Maybe, the undefeated race favorite.