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Ratib showed grit while securing victory in Dundalk maiden
Ratib (Frankel x Posset) raced in behind frontrunners in the early going of the 8f maiden at Dundalk. When running room opened up, Ratib forged to the lead between horses and ran with gutsy determination to the line. The 2yo colt found another gear late as he switched back to his left lead and lengthened the margin of victory to a half length at the wire
​Nov 20

Daddy Frank 2nd by a short neck in Kempton Novice
2yo Daddy Frank (Frankel x Smart Change) was hustled from the gate to lead initially then settled in behind the frontrunner along the rail with the pace slowing considerably. The race then became a dash to the finish and Daddy Frank led briefly but was collared by a late-running move by a foe to his outside. Daddy Frank finished second by a short neck at the wire in the 8f Novice at Kempton
Nov 18

SHARP SAMURAI 3rd in Breeders' Cup G1 Dirt Mile at Keeneland
The ultra consistent and versatile SHARP SAMURAI (First Samurai x Secret Wish) took aim at the B.C. Dirt Mile after finishing 2nd to Maximum Security in the G1 Pacific Classic despite having run primarily on turf throughout his career. Game as always, Sharp Samurai overcame a hard check going into the first turn and managed to move up into 3rd position at the 3/4 marker Unable to catch the winner, Sharp Samurai held 3rd at the wire in the B.C. Dirt Mile at Keeneland
​Nov 7

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