by rob_onlion | Mar 28, 2026 | Media
When Dubai welcomed the world to old Nad Al Sheba Racecourse for the first time in 1996, ‘America’s Horse’ Cigar repelled what seemed an inevitable challenge from compatriot Soul of the Matter to help cement His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al...
by rob_onlion | Mar 28, 2026 | Media
Magnitude ‘s accomplishment in defeating Forever Young in the 30th Dubai World Cup (G1) March 28 at Meydan Racecourse is measured not only in that gutsy accomplishment itself, but also by reference to his owner’s and trainer’s history. The Not This...
by rob_onlion | Mar 26, 2026 | Media
Last seen running fourth as the favorite in the GIII Robert B. Lewis Stakes at Santa Anita Feb. 7, heavily-favored Desert Gate (Omaha Beach) had no issue with a short field in the Hot Springs Stakes Thursday at Oaklawn Park, taking just three rivals gate to wire to...
by rob_onlion | Mar 14, 2026 | Media
Bob Baffert has an embarrassment of riches on his hands when it comes to classy 3-year-old fillies. Grade I winner Bottle of Rouge (Vino Rosso) joined stablemates Explora (Blame) and Forced Entry (Charlatan) in the top five slots of the Road to the Kentucky Oaks...
by rob_onlion | Feb 14, 2026 | Media
In the week leading up to the Saudi Cup meeting, Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert lamented to anyone who would listen about just how taxing those final 100 meters at King Abdulaziz Racecourse can be on the equine athletes.In Saturday’s $2-million G2 Riyadh Dirt...
by rob_onlion | Nov 23, 2025 | Media
NIMAH (f, 2, Gun Runner–E. T. Indy, by A.P. Indy) went right to the front on this debut and led the pack through an opening quarter in :22.49 and four furlongs in :45.07. Clearing her inside rivals and challenged by Miss Watermelon (Cairo Prince) at the three-eighths...
