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Rip Van Winkle

‘Rip’ Ready for Challenge

By Fanny Salmon / 8:50 pm, 11.01.09 / 3 Comments / Tagged , , , ,

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 , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

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: Rip Van Winkle

By Jeff Siegel / 11:26 am, 10.20.09 / Comment / Tagged , , , , ,

(Classic) There is little to dislike about Rip Van Winkle’s chances in the BC Classic, other than the long journey he’ll be making to California.

From Sleeper to Bookmakers’ Favorite

By Nick Luck / 7:00 am, 10.01.09 / Comment / Tagged , , , , ,

Sometimes the horse you most admire is the one that has worked hardest to win you over. When an animal you perceive as unworthy of hype shows his class and flair time and again, you suddenly find yourself president of his fan club.

‘Rip’ to BC Classic After Ascot Win

By Editor / 6:42 pm, 09.26.09 / Comment / Tagged , , , , , , , , ,

Rip Van Winkle battled impressively to beat Zacinto by a length and a quarter in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot.

QEII Stakes Analysis

By At the Races / 4:45 pm, 09.26.09 / Comment / Tagged , , , , , , , ,

Rip Van Winkle heads to the Classic with credentials every bit as solid as Raven’s Pass.

Quick Links for 09.21.09

By Editor / 12:00 pm, 09.21.09 / Comment / Tagged , , , , , ,

Ventura makes history winning Woodbine Mile, points to Filly and Mare Sprint; Win and You’re In goes abroad with races at Moonee Valley and Ascot.

Goldikova Paces European Charge

By Fanny Salmon / 12:29 pm, 09.18.09 / Comment / Tagged , , , , , , , ,

Goldikova
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!

Raiding Party

By Nick Luck / 9:00 pm, 09.14.09 / 1 Comment / Tagged , , , , , , , , , ,

What better way to extend a dazzling summer of sport than to anticipate another European smash and grab in California? The Breeders’ Cup Classic, in particular, could shape up as a race of global significance.