Friday, Thoroughbred Daily News October 26, 2001 TDN For information, call (732) 747-8060. HEADLINE NEWS DANIEL WILDENSTEIN DIES Daniel Wildenstein, BALLYDOYLE RUNNERS SETTLE IN the famous racehorse owner, died in Paris on Tuesday Trainer Aidan O’Brien decided to at the age of 84. Better known as a successful art give his Breeders’ Cup runners an ex- dealer, Wildenstein has remained in the upper reaches tra day to settle into their new sur- of the French racing industry for decades, with his roundings, so the seven Irish runners colours of royal blue with a light blue cap being carried remained in Belmont Park’s quarantine area yester- to victory by some of France’s best. The six-time cham- day. During a press conference, O’Brien explained, pion owner in France owned such greats as Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe winners, Allez France, All Along (Fr), “[The horses] would have gone out if they had told Peintre Celebre and Sagace (Fr). Sagace followed up a us they wanted to.” The Ballydoyle contingent ar- year later, but was controversially disqualified and rived in New York on Tuesday night and includes placed second behind Rainbow Quest. Wildenstein Classic hopeful and dual Derby winner Galileo (Ire) showed his passion following that incident by unsuc- (Sadler’s Wells). The colt is looking to rebound from cessfully contesting the stewards’ decision through the the first loss of his career, a runner-up finish to Turf courts. Earlier this year Wildenstein took 42 horses hopeful Fantastic Light (Rahy) in the G1 Irish Cham- away from the stable of Andre Fabre, who had trained pion S. “We were looking forward to meeting Fantas- Peintre Celebre, to that of Elie Lellouche. Among them tic Light,” O’Brien admitted yesterday. “We felt we was the filly Aquarelliste (Fr), who went on to win the were beaten tactically last time and didn’t feel it was G1 Prix de Diane Hermes (French Oaks) at Chantilly the horse’s fault. He wants strong-run races because June 10. She returned from a mid-summer break to win he has a rhythm action. He likes a fast run race that the G1 Prix Vermeille at Longchamp Sept. 16 before comes down to a grind rather than a slowly run race being aimed at the G1 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe there Oct. 7. Wildenstein openly compared the filly with Allez where they quicken at the end. We’re hoping for a France before that contest and she rewarded that faith good run if he handles the dirt.” O’Brien will also by beating all but Sakhee, finishing six lengths adrift. saddle the unbeaten Johannesburg (Hennessy) in the All Along also took the GI Canadian International in Juvenile. “He’s won all six of his races, the last three 1983, while the D. Wayne Lukas-trained Steinlen (GB) being Group 1s,” O’Brien said. “He’s raced over five won the GI Breeders’ Cup Mile in 1989. The owner and six furlongs and answered every call. We’re not tasted success in the GI Breeders’ Cup Classic in 1993 sure about Saturday’s [1 1/16-miles] trip, but we’re with shock winner Arcangues, trained by Fabre, deny- very happy with him.” ing Bertrando in a driving finish to become the only European-trained horse to win that race. Wildenstein THE WORKS... was also renowned for his national hunt horses, win- Belmont Park, Elmont, NY ning this year’s Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris with Mutamam (GB) (Darshaan {GB}), Turf, 4fT :50 2/5 Kotkijet (Fr) at Auteuil May 27, as well as dominating “I’m probably more worried about Fantastic the trotting circuit. Wildenstein is survived by his two Light, because he’s [been] trained to run on Saturday sons, Alec and Guy, and six grandchildren. for a very long time,” trainer Alec Stewart admitted Captain Rio Best in Maisons-Laffitte, P 2 yesterday. Stewart also said he was happy with Mutamam’s “professional” work. TDN TODAY Tapeta Farm, North East, Md Headline News .................... 3 pages Slew Valley (Valley Crossing), Turf, 3fT :39 2/5 3YO MEDIA ACCESS wins Miss Liberty S. Oct. 19 Meadowlands Devil’s Bag $15,000 LIVE FOAL TDN WORLDWIDE Friday, October 26, 2001 ALLIED FORCES TO BARTON STUD Allied Forces 3.20 Brighton, EBF/Charters Property Agency Maiden S. (USA) (Miswaki {USA}--Mangala {USA}, by Sharpen Up (Class D), £5,495, 2yo, 7f 214ydsT, 1:40.70, sf. {GB}) is set to stand the 2002 breeding season at INTANGIBLE (USA) (f, 2, Diesis {GB}--Flamboyance Barton Stud near Bury St Edmonds in Suffolk, it was {USA}, by Zilzal {USA}) was positioned in fourth as announced yesterday. The eight-year-old stallion, who Glitter And Glory (GB) (Classic Cliche {GB}) led, but previously stood at Walmac International in Kentucky came under a ride to go third at the three-furlong pole for a 2001 fee of $3,500, will command a fee of as Araglin (GB) (Sadler’s Wells {USA}) assumed com- £4,000 for next year, Oct. 1 terms. A graded-stakes mand. The 5-1 chance made her challenge approaching winner on turf and dirt in the U.S. during his three-year- the final furlong and was ridden strongly in the closing old season, Allied Forces returned to England to annex stages to assert a half length superiority over the run- the G2 Queen Anne S. in 1997. He went on to take the ning on Shove Ha’penny (Ire) (Night Shift {USA}). Life- Nad al Sheba Mile the following season and was named time Record: 2-1-0-0, £3,572. the champion older male in the UAE. The chestnut was represented by three yearlings during the recently con- O/B-Dr Catherine Wills; T-Henry Cecil; J-Richard Quinn. cluded Tattersalls October Yearling sale, which sold for an average of over 35,000gns. “We are delighted that a 5.00 Bath, Talent Racing Maiden S. (Class D), £4,360, sire of the quality and pedigree of Allied Forces is com- 3yo, 11f 144ydsT, 2:33.10, gd. ing to Barton Stud to stand next season and I am confi- ALAKANANDA (GB) (f, 3, Hernando {Fr}--Alouette dent that he will be of interest to breeders all over {GB} {SW & G1SP-Ire}, by Darshaan {GB}) raced in Europe,” said Barton Stud Manager James Broughton. fourth early as Something Special (GB) (Petong {GB}) A son of top worldwide broodmare sire Miswaki, Allied cut out the running. Duffield moved her up the rail to Forces hails from the family of 1998 Kentucky Derby lead at halfway before taking her into a clear advantage winner Real Quiet (USA). turning into the final straight. A 1/2 to Alborada (GB) (Alzao {USA}), Hwt. 3yo Filly-Eur at 9.5-10.5f, H B R I T A I N H MG1SW-Eng, G1SP-Fr, $989,615, she gained a healthy advantage over her rivals there and with no dangers Yesterday’s Results: appearing out of the pack was kept up to her work to 4.20 Brighton, John Smith’s Classified S. (Class D) win by five lengths at odds of 5-1. Lifetime Record: (Cond), £6,020, 3yo/up, 7f 214ydsT, 1:39.60, sf. 6-1-3-1, £7,272. SEA VIXEN (GB) (f, 3, Machiavellian {USA}--Hill Hopper O/B-Miss Kirsten Rausing; T-Sir Mark Prescott; {Ire} {GSW-Eng}, by Danehill {USA}), a well-backed J-George Duffield. 5-1 chance on her seasonal debut, soon raced in sec- ond as Ashlinn (Ire) (Ashkalani {Ire}) led, but came under pressure approaching the final quarter mile. She was ridden to get on terms at the distance, led with MOVING??? 150 yards to go and ran on well close home to deny DON’T FORGET TO LET US KNOW 3-1 favourite Early Morning Mist (Ire) (Alzao {USA}) by a half length. Lifetime Record: 2-2-0-0, £6,698. YOUR NEW FAX NUMBER! O/B-Cheveley Park Stud; T-Sir Mark Prescott; J-Seb 1 (732) 747-8060 Sanders. TDN P WORLDWIDE • 10/26/01 • PAGE 2 of 5 British Report cont. 2.30 Bath, End of Season Median Auction Maiden S. (Class E) (Div. 1), £4,290, 2yo, 1m 5ydsT, 1:46.30, TDN Worldwide Today ............. 4 pages gd. INDIAN SOLITAIRE (IRE) (c, 2, Bigstone {Ire}--Terrama HOLLAND BANNED Sioux {Ire}, by Relkino {GB}), the 5-2 second favourite, Darryll Holland yesterday picked up a three-day ban raced in third early as Hideaway Heroine (Ire) (Hernando at Brighton. The rider was found to have been guilty {Fr}) was sent to the front. Pushed along at the top of of irresponsible riding in the Classified S. and his sus- the straight, the 30,000gns TATOCT yearling buy took pension will run from Nov. 3-6. a while to respond but eventually reached top gear to wear down the long-time leader and Celtic Style (GB) (Celtic Swing {GB}) in the final 50 yards before beating O’BRIEN CHASES 21st IN TROPHY the latter a shade comfortably by 1 1/2 lengths. Life- Aidan O’Brien accounted for half of the field for time Record: 3-1-1-1, £4,987. Saturday’s £175,000 G1 Racing Post Trophy at O-Atlantic Foods Ltd; B-Bobby Donworth and Miss Doncaster in his attempt to win his 21st Group 1 race Honora Corridan; T-Amanda Perrett; J-Pat Eddery. of the season. He left in Castle Gandolfo (USA) (Gone West {USA}), Camp David (USA) (Deputy Minister 3.00 Bath, End of Season Median Auction Maiden S.