Uruguayan sensation Sir Fever set for Dubai after private sale

winner Sir Fever was purchased privately with a view toward a tilt at Dubai. Termed the most expensive sale ever for a Uruguayan horse, the deal was

brokered by John Fulton Bloodstock. Fulton did not disclose the price or the

buyer, but did indicate that the new connections are based in the United Arab

Emirates.

Sir Fever brings a profile reminiscent of Invasor, who compiled a perfect

career in Uruguay culminating in that nation's Triple Crown. Following his

purchase by Sheikh Hamdan al Maktoum, Invasor ventured to Dubai and lost his

unbeaten status when fourth in the 2006 U.A.E. Derby. That turned out to be his

only career loss. Invasor went on to sweep the Pimlico Special, Suburban,

Whitney and Breeders' Cup Classic en route to Horse of the Year and champion

older horse honors. The Kiaran McLaughin charge added the 2007 Donn Handicap and

Dubai World Cup before injury prompted his retirement.

Unlike Invasor, who ran only once at two, Sir Fever was well experienced with

six starts as a juvenile, all won by open lengths. The Jorge Piriz pupil capped

his season with a seven-length romp in the June 29 Gran Criterium for colts (Potrillos).

Sir Fever boasts a perfect 10-for-10 record. He will now try to translate his

unbeatable form from his home track of Maronas to the world stage, beginning in

Dubai. According to Turf Diario, his major target could be the March 28 U.A.E.

Derby, or possibly even the Dubai World Cup.

Bred by Haras N.A. and campaigned by Oro Negro, Sir Fever is by Texas Fever,

a Stonerside Stable homebred who scored his signature win in the 2007 Kentucky

Cup Juvenile. Texas Fever is himself a son of Victory Gallop and Fortyniner

Fever, a three-quarter sister to 2000 Kentucky Derby winner and sire Fusaichi

Pegasus. Texas Fever's second dam, Angel Fever, is a full sister to 1992

Preakness victor and sire Pine Bluff.