BC360 Tag Archive

Europeans

On the Grounds

By Nick Luck / 8:16 am, 11.05.09 / Comment / Tagged Blogs, Contenders, Euro Luck, Europeans, International, Santa Anita

Safely installed at Santa Anita, Nick Luck provides a more complete picture of the European contenders. The gossip and rumor mill is at full steam; here’s how he see things.

‘Rip’ Ready for Challenge

By Fanny Salmon / 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.

The European Team: Faulkner’s First XI

By At the Races / 10:00 am, 10.23.09 / 2 Comments / Tagged Barry Faulkner, Conduit, Dar Re Mi, Europeans, Fleeting Spirit, Goldikova, International, Mastery, Midday, Rainbow View, Rip Van Winkle, Spanish Moon, Twice Over, Zacinto

After an incredible night of European success at the Breeders’ Cup 12 months ago, it should come as no surprise that trainers from across the pond are preparing their strongest ever salvo to fire at Santa Anita.

Profile: Father Time

By Jeff Siegel / 12:00 pm, 10.20.09 / Comment / Tagged Europeans, Father Time, International, Marathon Division, Profiles, The Europeans

(Marathon) Father Time did win his only start over an all-weather surface so his connections are hopeful he’ll take to the Pro-Ride at Santa Anita.

Profile: Man of Iron

By Jeff Siegel / 11:59 am, 10.20.09 / Comment / Tagged Europeans, International, Man of Iron, Marathon Division, Profiles, The Europeans

(Marathon) Based on pure form and not his fancy pedigree, Man of Iron has little chance to compete with either Mastery or Father Time.

Profile: Mastery

By Jeff Siegel / 11:58 am, 10.20.09 / Comment / Tagged Europeans, International, Marathon Division, Mastery, Profiles, The Europeans

(Marathon) The Marathon has always been on Mastery’s agenda, so connections must be confident he’ll able to reproduce his form over the Pro Ride at Santa Anita.

Profile: Muhannak

By Jeff Siegel / 11:57 am, 10.20.09 / Comment / Tagged Europeans, International, Marathon Division, Muhannak, Profiles, The Europeans

(Marathon) Muhannak hasn’t won since his BC Marathon triumph and is mired in a seven race losing streak.

Profile: Elusive Galaxy

By Jeff Siegel / 11:56 am, 10.20.09 / Comment / Tagged Elusive Galaxy, Europeans, International, Juvenile Turf Fillies Division, Profiles, The Europeans

(Juvenile Fillies Turf) There was nothing Elusive Galaxy did at Woodbine that would provide confidence that she will be capable of defeating a much tougher, deeper field.