After a sixth place finish in the 2008 Summer Mile (G2) at Ascot, preceded by a solid second place finish behind Diamond Stripes in the 2008 Godolphin Mile (G2), Elusive Warning made his first start in the Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint over quite yielding going. Under Alan Garcia, the now 6-year-old son of Elusive Quality [...]
The winner of the 2009 United Arab Emirates Derby (G2), Regal Ransom added another impressive tally to his racing CV with an easy, hand-ridden, win in the 30th Super Derby (G2) at Louisiana Downs. Owned by Godolphin Stable of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the United Arab Emirates and ruler of Dubai, [...]
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The hot hand of the Godolphin Stable continued their strong run as the winner of the Mahab Al Shimaal (G3), Gayego, was victorious in his return to racing, a six furlong allowance race at Saratoga. The second home in the 2009 Godolphin Mile (G2), Gayego broke in a bit of a tangle and was steadied soon [...]
His first three starts were made in Argentina, the next four in Dubai, two after that in England, followed by six more in Dubai – now, Asiatic Boy will make his American debut on Saturday in the Stephen Foster Handicap (G1) at Churchill Downs. The only winner of the UAE Triple Crown (UAE 2000 Guineas, Al [...]
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An early arrival in Louisville, Godolphin trainer Saeed bin Suroor confirmed that Alan Garcia will retain the mount of Regal Ransom for the Kentucky Derby, while Ramon Dominguez will be partnered with Desert Party. Per Thursday’s Derby “notes,” bin Suroor indicated his pleasure with the appearance of both chances.
“I was surprised at how well they [...]