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OUR MIMS EUTHANIZED HEADLINE p. 2 NEWS For information about TDN, DELIVERED EACH NIGHT call 732-747-8060. BY FAX AND INTERNET www.thoroughbreddailynews.com THURSDAY, DEC. 11, 2003 MAPLEJINSKY DEAD BRIGHT SKY SHARP IN HK CUP WORK MGISW Maplejinsky (Nijinsky II--Gold Beauty, by Mr. Trainer Ellie Lellouche was delighted with the perfor- Prospector), dam of champion Sky Beauty, died Dec. 5 mance of Bright Sky (Ire) (Wolfhound), who dashed the of a ruptured aorta. The 18-year-old mare was carrying final two furlongs of the Sha Tin Turf in 23.20 seconds a foal by Giant’s Causeway. A daughter of champion under her big-race jockey Dominque Boeuf. “Everything sprinter Gold Beauty and a half to European champion is going to plan and her work today was just ideal,” Dayjur, Maplejinsky was bred in Florida by Mrs. Georgia Lellouche said. “Bright Sky is back over 10 furlongs in E. Hofmann and sold for the Cup, a better distance for her than the extra quarter $750,000 as a KEEJUL year- mile of her last race, the [GI] Breeders’ Cup Turf. I’m ling. She won five of her nine very happy with her.” Denmark’s Dano-Mast (GB) career starts for owner Susan (Unfuwain), third in the race last year, did only light Kaskel and trainer P.G. John- work on the dirt surface under son, including the GI Alabama trainer Flemming Poulsen, who S. and the GI Monmouth said, “He has had a bit of Oaks. Her first foal was Sky travel sickness and his blood Beauty, who captured the GI count was wrong, but it is Maplejinsky’s daughter Coaching Club American okay now. He is still fit enough Sky Beauty Oaks, GI Mother Goose S., GI to do himself justice on Coglianese photo Alabama S. and GI Acorn S. Sunday.” Falbrav (Ire) (Fairy at three and was named King) looked relaxed as he can- Dano-Mast hkjc.com champion older mare of 1994 after winning the GI tered on the all-weather and Ruffian H., GI Shuvee H., GI Hempstead H. and GI Go was at ease with his surroundings as he headed home for Wand H. Her last foal is a weanling filly by Rahy. after the exercise. Conditioner Luca Cumani is going to Maplejinsky was purchased by Osamu Yasuda for $2.7 let his charge get to know the grass track with a gentle million at the 1994 KEENOV sale while in foal to A.P. canter today before giving him a stronger workout Indy. Exported to Japan, she returned to the U.S. in tomorrow. Falbrav’s big race partner, Frankie Dettori, 1999 and was owned by Richard Santulli’s Jayeff “B” endured an injury scare whilst taking part in the first leg Stable at the time of her death. She was buried in the of The Sixth Hong Kong International Jockeys’ Champi- cemetery at the Old Bradley Place division of Three onship at Happy Valley on Tuesday (story pg. 2). Chimneys in Midway, Kentucky. Mile... Godolphin’s runner Firebreak (GB) (Charnwood Forest UPCOMING MAJOR U.S. STAKES {Ire}) went half speed on the dirt to the satisfaction of Date Race Track traveling head lad Steve Avis, who said, “Looks well, Dec. 13 GIII Chaposa Springs H. Calder doesn't he? He hasn’t run since Goodwood in GIII Queens County H. Aqueduct July due to a couple of niggling problems. He Dec. 20 GI Hollywood Futurity Hollywood was due to run at Newmarket [in the G2 Chal- GII Dahlia H. Hollywood lenge S.] in October, but was withdrawn owing GIII Ladies H. Aqueduct to the same thing. He is fine now. He’ll have a hkjc.com Dec. 21 GI Hollywood Starlet S. Hollywood gallop on the grass on Thursday.” Cont. pg.2 GIII Ladies H. Aqueduct Dec. 26 GI Malibu S. 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Sikura, President appearance P Won his first two starts at three by a combined PHONE: (859) 255-8290 www.hillndalefarms.com 14 lengths P Early favorite for the Kentucky Derby (GI) P $15,000 LF TDN P HEADLINE NEWS • 12/11/03 • PAGE 2 of 3 P N E W S T O D A Y P P HONG KONG P OUR MIMS EUTHANIZED Our Mims, the 1977 OLIVER WINS CHAMPIONSHIP; DETTORI IN- three-year-old filly champion, was euthanized Dec. 9 at JURED Australian jockey Damien Oliver pulled out a the Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington after narrow one-point victory over U.S. representative Vic- a bout with colic, ReRun, the equine retirement founda- tor Espinoza in yesterday’s Sixth Hong Kong Interna- tion that arranged for her adoption in 1999, has re- tional Jockeys’ Championship at Happy Valley in Hong ported. She has been buried at the place of her birth, Kong, but the event got off to an ominous start when Calumet Farm. She was the first foal of Sweet Tooth, Frankie Dettori suffered an ankle injury after his mount also the dam of Alydar. In 1977, she won five times, broke down the evening’s first event. Oliver won that including the Fantasy, the Coaching Club American race aboard Ace Academy (Aus) (Royal Academy) and Oaks and the Delaware Handicap. She was retired in finished second on Zerubbabel (NZ) (Carnegie {Ire}) in 1978 with a career record of six wins from 18 starts the next leg, but didn’t wrap up the victory until earn- and earnings of $368,034. She was sold by Calumet in ing a crucial two points when fifth on Indubitably Bliss a January 1991 sale at Keeneland and was purchased (Dixieland Band) in the final leg. For Espinoza, it was by Narvick International for $190,000. She had 11 too little too late, as his victory in the final leg on foals, six of whom started. She did not produce a Classa Win (Trempolino) saw him finish runner-up by stakes winner. Our Mims was adopted on February 9, the narrowest of margins. Oliver edged out Espinoza 1999 and spent the last years of her life under the care with a 20 to 19 score. "I'm very pleased and proud to of Jeanne Mirabito. "Never was a horse more loved or have been able to do this,” said Oliver, who lost by a cherished than this great mare," said Mirabito. "It was similar margin to Dettori in 2001. “I came close once an honor to have her as part of my family." Our Mims before. This time, the bob of the head went my way." was laid to rest at Calumet. "The grounds crew was Dettori was injured when his mount, Champion Speed extraordinary in the gentleness they showed their (Aus) (Danehill), fractured his off foreleg on the final champion," said Mirabito. "This mare was given a burial bend. The jockey twisted his ankle while jumping off fit for a queen." his stricken mount. Dettori, who had to give up his remaining rides on the card, was taken to nearby Queen Thoroughbred Daily News is: Mary hospital for precautionary x-rays, but suffered no Barry Weisbord President/Co-Publisher broken bones. He should still be fit to partner Falbrav Sue Finley Vice President/Co-Publisher on Sunday. Cumani told Sporting Life, “I was at the Andy Belfiore Editor-in-Chief races and saw it happen. I have spoken to Frankie. He Alycia Borer Director of Advertising thinks he has just twisted his ankle, and he should be Jessica Martini Associate Editor okay.” Alan Carasso Assistant Editor Hong Kong Coverage cont. pg.3 Marie Kizenko Assistant Editor Christina Bossinakis Editorial Assistant MOVING ??? Lucas Marquardt Writer/Reporter For just a day or forever... Steve Sherack Writer/Reporter Mike Szotak Consultant Call us with your new fax number. Vicki Forbes Director of Customer Services (732) 747-8060 Two Sovereign Award Winners for Lane’s End Stallions! 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They just horse, and seems very well in himself,” the leave a little print and the ground will be no trainer said. “He’s two years older, and a stron- problem for him.” Vallee Enchantee (Ire) hkjc.com ger horse. I don’t think the ground will be a (Peintre Celebre) was ridden by Thierry Thulliez hkjc.com factor. He’s won on fast ground and handled upsides stable companion Bright Sky in a fast soft at Longchamp.