Lemon Pop sparkles in Breeders’ Cup WAYI February Stakes
Godolphin’s Lemon Pop confirmed himself as a rising dirt star in Sunday’s February (G1) at Tokyo, while Grade 1 turfiste Shirl’s Speight couldn’t lift on the surface and wound up ninth. […]
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Shirl’s Speight tackles Tokyo dirt in BC WAYI February Stakes
Last seen finishing second to champion Modern Games in the Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) on turf, Shirl’s Speight makes a bold attempt on the Tokyo dirt in Sunday’s February S. (G1), a “Win and You’re In” for the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1). […]
Third time’s the charm for Switzerland in Dubai Golden Shaheen
Unplaced in his two previous attempts in the $2 million Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1), eight-year-old Switzerland finally reached a new career high in Saturday’s renewal at Meydan. […]
Americans well represented in UAE Derby, Golden Shaheen, Godolphin Mile
The Dubai World Cup (G1) may be the showpiece of dirt racing on Saturday at Meydan, but there’s also a Kentucky Derby qualifier, a Group 1 sprint and a Group 2 mile. […]
Cafe Pharoah repeats in BC WAYI February Stakes in record time
For the second straight year, Cafe Pharoah found Sunday’s $2.2 million February S. (G1) a sweet rebound spot after disappointing in the Champions Cup (G1) at Chukyo. […]
Zenden tragically breaks down after Golden Shaheen romp
The 53-1 longshot Zenden turned in the performance of his career – a brilliant, track record-setting victory in Saturday’s $1.5 million Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) – only to have his triumph turn to tragedy within […]
Yaupon looks to regain winning habit in Dubai Golden Shaheen
Since the $1.5 million Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) first became a seven-figure prize in 2000, American speed has reigned supreme 13 times. But U.S. dominance is even more pronounced if the five runnings during Meydan’s […]
Cafe Pharoah captures Breeders’ Cup WAYI February Stakes
The top performer on last year’s Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby, Cafe Pharoah earned another gilt-edged U.S. invitation – this time for the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) – by landing the “Win and You’re […]