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Belmont-bound Oh So Awesome Works HEADLINE ...p. 1-ATW NEWS For information about TDN, DELIVERED EACH NIGHT BY FAX AND FREE BY E-MAIL TO SUBSCRIBERS call 732-747-8060. OF www.thoroughbreddailynews.com FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 2006 TIME HONORED SWEET LIKE SHERGAR? Decades of tradition will be on display in today’s G1 It’s been a full quarter-century since His Highness the Vodafone Oaks at Epsom, with the jackets of four past Aga Khan’s Shergar (GB) opened up to score by a heroines set to be graced in this renewal. Robert record-setting 10 lengths in the G1 Epsom Derby. To- Barnett’s cherry silks morrow, Visindar (GB), a chest- will forever be etched nut son of the Aga Khan’s 2000 into the memory of Blue Riband hero Sinndar (Ire), past winners thanks to will exit from the eight hole in the exploits of the his bid to become winner num- great Time Charter ber five and secure a place in (GB) in 1982, and it is his owner’s Hall of Fame. Con- the duty of Time On versely, Visindar’s trainer, An- Time On romps in the Cheshire Oaks (GB) (Sadler’s Wells) Shergar winning the 1981 dre Fabre, has suffered from a Getty Images to fly the flag this Derby by 10 lengths hoodoo in this prize stretching time. His Highness the agakhanstuds.com back to Shergar’s year and in- Aga Khan’s emerald green were successful in 1989, volving seven contenders over- only for the race to be later stripped from the impres- all, none of which fared any better than ninth. sive Aliysa (Ire), and Riyalma (Ire) (Selkirk) steps for- Visindar’s unbeaten run to date culminated in a smooth ward to settle a score. Susan Magnier’s dark blue col- four-length success in Saint-Cloud’s May 15 G2 Prix ors came to the fore thanks to Imagine (Ire) in the 2001 Greffulhe, and the Aga Khan’s Racing Manager Pat edition and Alexandrova (Ire) (Sadler’s Wells) represents Downes is hoping that the colt can snap his trainer’s the all-conquering Irish influence for Ballydoyle. Even run of woe. “Andre has never won a Derby, but he is the silks of the late Dick Hollingsworth, made success- taking some comfort from the fact the the green and ful by Bireme (GB) in 1980, are in the line-up courtesy red colors know their way to the winning post,” he of Prowess (Ire) (Peintre Celebre). commented. “Visindar appears to be a very well- balanced individual, but you don't really know until you Time Marches On... see them running on the course how they are going to Time On has a plenty of history on her side as she handle it. So far, albeit on quiet days in France, he has represents the John Dunlop stable successful with shown that he does have a very good temperament and Circus Plume (GB) in 1984 and Salsabil (Ire) in 1990. he seems a very relaxed individual, so I wouldn't antici- With three-time Oaks winner Frankie Dettori in the pate that the atmosphere should be a problem. It is saddle, she bids to become the first since Lupe (GB) in without doubt the ultimate test for a Thoroughbred and 1970 to collect the Listed Cheshire Oaks en route to we still view it as a supreme test.” glory here, and the ease of that three-length success Complete Derby Field, p3 May 10 off a Folkestone maiden win suggests she can hold her own. “She's an improving filly and there does- ‘BOARD’ AND THE BOYS IN CORONATION n't appear to be a standout in the race,” the owner- A compact but select six-horse field lines up in to- breeder’s Racing Advisor Will Edmeades told PA Sport. day’s G1 Vodafone Coronation “She's a Sadler's Wells on Darshaan from a great fam- Cup at Epsom, with the likes ily, the great grandmother won the race so it's worth of last year’s GI Breeders’ Cup having a shot. I don't think we'll have any concerns Turf one-two Shirocco (Ger) over going or stamina and I think she'll act round Ep- (Monsun {Ger}) and Ace (Ire) som, because she's quite a handy filly and she acted (Danehill) joined by super filly round Chester and she acted round Folkestone.” Ouija Board (GB) (Cape Cross {Ire}). Coronation Cup, p5 Ouija Board (GB) Oaks Story cont. p2 Horsephotos (859) 233-4252 www.claibornefarm.com TDN P HEADLINE NEWS • 6/2/06 • PAGE 2 of 7 Oaks cont. Mick Channon is still chasing his first British Classic Riyalma, who along with John Greetham’s May 17 winner and saddles outsiders Kassiopeia (Ire) (Galileo G3 Musidora S. winner Short Skirt (GB) (Diktat {GB}) {Ire}) and Kaylianni (GB) (Kalanisi {Ire}). Both appear to bids to provide Sir Michael Stoute with his third re- have mountains to climb off their latest starts, a fifth in newal, is following in the footsteps of the 2004 heroine the Listed Lingfield Oaks Trial May 13 and fourth in the Ouija Board (GB) by capturing the Listed Pretty Polly S. Cheshire Oaks, respectively. “All the judges say we at Newmarket May 7. Three winners of the Musidora should leave them at home, but it would be a boring have come on to win this Classic and Short Skirt had a race if we didn't have a go,” Channon said. “Kassiopeia comfortable 1 1/4-length cushion over Alexandrova in is an out-and-out stayer, but she's an improver, and that York prep. “She may be improving, but Sir Michael Kaylianni does have a kick. She’s come on a ton for the Stoute wouldn’t tell me if he knew,” the Norfolk owner- Cheshire Oaks and I'm been very pleased with her--the breeder told the Racing Post. “But she’s a fine, big filly. ground will suit her.” Sir Michael told me another two furlongs won’t bother her in the slightest and she wasn’t even drawing breath ALL POST TIMES ARE LOCAL UNLESS NOTED after York.” Saturday, Epsom, Britain, post time: 4:05 p.m. VODAFONE OAKS-G1, £375,000, 3yo, f, 12f 10 yds SC PP HORSE OWNER BREEDER TRAINER/JOCKEY 1 5 Alexandrova (Ire) S Magnier, M Tabor & D Smith Quay Bloodstock A O’Brien (Sadler’s Wells--Shouk {GB}, by Shirley Heights {GB}) Fallon 2 Galatee (Fr) Mrs Claudia Jungo-Corpataux Jean-Pierre Dubois Bolger (Galileo {Ire}--Altana, by Mountain Cat) Manning 3 6 Guilia (GB) The Hornets Newsells Park Stud Ltd Guest (Galileo {Ire}--Lesgor, by Irish River {Fr}) Munro 4 7 Kassiopeia (Ire) Jackie & George Smith G A E & J Smith (Bloodstock) Channon (Galileo {Ire}--Brush Strokes {GB}, by Cadeaux Genereux {GB}) Culhane 5 11 Kaylianni (GB) W A Harrison-Allan Glebe Stud & Mrs F Woodd Channon (Kalanisi {Ire}--Vivianna {GB}, by Indian Ridge {Ire}) Durcan 6 2 Prowess (Ire) M H Dixon M H Dixon B Hills (Peintre Celebre--Yawl {GB}, by Rainbow Quest) M Hills 7 3 Rising Cross (GB) Heading For The Rocks Partnership J R Wills Best (Cape Cross {Ire}--Woodrising {GB}, by Nomination {GB}) Baker 8 8 Riyalma (Ire) H H The Aga Khan H H The Aga Khan’s Studs SC Stoute (Selkirk--Riyafa {Ire}, by Kahyasi {Ire}) Soumillon 9 10 Short Skirt (GB) J M Greetham J M Greetham Stoute (Diktat {GB}--Much Too Risky {GB}, by Bustino {GB}) Kinane 10 4 Speciosa (Ire) Michael Sly, Dr Tom Davies & Pam Sly K & Mrs Cullen Sly (DanehillDancer {Ire}--Specifically, by Sky Classic) Fenton 11 9 Time On (GB) R Barnett W & R Barnett Ltd J Dunlop (Sadler’s Wells--Time Away {Ire}, by Darshaan {GB}) Dettori All carry 126 pounds. It’s Magical! First 2yo Starter, First Winner from a crop of only 14 foals! Inquiries to Dan Hayden (845) 724-3500 PERFORMING MAGIC sugarmaplefarm.com Gone West S Performing Arts (Ire), by The Minstrel 2yo It’s Magical won a Maiden Special Weight at Belmont Park May 29. TDN P HEADLINE NEWS • 6/2/06 • PAGE 3 of 7 P D E R B Y P Saturday, Epsom, Britain VODAFONE DERBY S.-G1, £1,250,000, 3yo, c/f, 12f 10ydsT SC PP HORSE SIRE ODDS 1 1 Atlantic Waves (Ire) Sadler’s Wells 20-1 (55,000gns yrl ‘04 TATOCT) O-Jaber Abdullah; B-Premier Bloodstock; T-Mark Johnston; J-Joe Fanning; Lifetime Record: 3-2-0-0, £22,137 Last Start--1st Apr. 20 Listed Feilden S. 2 3 Before You Go (Ire) Sadler’s Wells 150-1 (100,000gns yrl ‘04 TATOCT) O-Mrs Tina Smith; B-The Niarchos Family; T-Terry Mills; J-Ian Mongan; Lifetime Record: 6-3-1-0, £29,297 Last Start--4th May 13 G3 Lingfield Derby Trial 3 17 Best Alibi (Ire) King’s Best 33-1 (42,000gns wnl ‘03 TATDEC; 190,000gns yrl ‘04 TATOCT) O-Gainsborough Stud; B-Robert Scarborough; T-Sir Michael Stoute; J-Ryan Moore; Lifetime Record: 5-1-1-1, £48,145 Last Start--2nd May 18 G2 Dante S. 4 7 Championship Point (Ire) Lomitas (GB) 16-1 (85,000gns yrl ‘04 TATOCT) O-John Livock Bloodstock Ltd; B-Mount Coote Stud; T-Mick Channon; J-Ted Durcan; Lifetime Record: 4-3-1-0, £65,822 Last Start--1st May 6 Listed Predominate S. 5 11 Dragon Dancer (GB) Sadler’s Wells 50-1 (200,000gns yrl ‘04 TATOCT) O-J L C Pearce; B-Kirsten Rausing & Abbey Bloodstock; T-Geoff Wragg; J-Darryll Holland; Lifetime Record: 4-0-2-1, £16,349 Last Start--2nd May 11 G3 Chester Vase 6 18 Dylan Thomas (Ire) Danehill 14-1 O-Susan Magnier & Michael Tabor; B-Tower Blood- stock; T-Aidan O’Brien; J-Johnny Murtagh; Lifetime Record: 5-3-1-0, £158,019 Last Start--1st May 14 G2 Derrinstown Derby Trial S.