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Fanny Salmon
‘Rip’ Ready for Challenge
8:50 pm, 11.01.09 / 3 Comments / Tagged Ballydoyle, Classic Division, Europeans, International, Rip Van Winkle
With Sea the Stars retired the focus shifts, as it often does at this time of year, to the Ballydoyle runners pointing to the Breeders’ Cup.
Arc Day from “Stars” to Finish
4:33 pm, 10.05.09 / 3 Comments / Tagged Europeans, International, Longchamp, Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, Sea the Stars
John Oxx knows he’ll be followed all day; it happens when you train the Arc favorite … he just didn’t expect it would start this early. The flow of well-wishers continue. They want to see the Star, and who could blame them?
Looking at the Euro-Star
7:00 am, 10.02.09 / Comment / Tagged Europeans, International, Sea the Stars
As we keep shaking the Breeders’ Cup magic ball, the question of the week is simple. Is Sea the Stars the best in Europe? The 3-year-old is the odds-on favorite for the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.
Goldikova Paces European Charge
12:29 pm, 09.18.09 / Comment / Tagged Elusive Wave, Europeans, Famous Name, Ghanaati, Goldikova, International, Mastercraftsman, Mile Division, Rip Van Winkle
Goldikova in the 2008 Breeders’ Cup (Benoit)
Questions are flying over the Atlantic: Are the Euros coming? Is Sea the Stars as good as they say? Can Goldikiva win another BC Mile? My answers: Yes! — Pretty sure — You betcha!
A seasoned world traveler with more than 14 years experience in broadcast journalism, Fanny Salmon has contributed to the international development of Equidia, the French Racing Channel, and has covered international racing events on five continents, including the Kentucky Derby, Irish Derby, and Breeders' Cup. She is particularly recognized as France’s paddock presenter and interviewer for premier racing events.
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