Leroisdesanimeux is by Candy Stripes who raced in France where he was Classic-placed in the French equivalent of the Guineas before going to stud in Argentina. Acatenango won 16 of his 27 starts including 10 straight victories at 3 and 4 years. At stud Acatenango has swept all before him, annexing the German General Sires title on four occasions, a feat aided by seven Group One winners.
He is now revered as a broodmare sire having won two of the past three German Broodmare Sires titles. The distaff family of Animal Kingdom is littered with high class European stakes performers, most notably his 3rd dam, Champion 2YO Diasprina and his 5th dam, the German Oaks victress Diu.
Racing at the 'horse capital of the world' Family rivalry fuels royal horsing empire Read: Animal Kingdom scoops richest prize in racing. Three months later, the champion horse won the Dubai World Cup -- with the success swiftly prompting Sheikh Mohammed, whose entry had been beaten by Animal Kingdom, to come on board. His U. Read: Animal Kingdom wins Kentucky Derby. Then it could go up or down. As with many racehorses, Animal Kingdom's ownership was shared among a syndicate or, as it's more commonly known in the U.
The practice allows several investors to own a share of a horse for an affordable price, one that also enables them to feel like owners as they attend a race day. Read: Horse Racing's Risky Business. Dillon says his good fortune was to invest with Team Valor but he's being modest, for he researched intensely before gambling on a man who also knew about leaps of faith. In , Team Valor chairman Irwin gave up a fiction writing career to work as a horseracing journalist and broadcaster -- a role he exploited to the full.
Nine years in, he used his acquired knowledge to become a bloodstock agent before then switching to operating a stable of syndicated racehorses in As a result of addressing conventional wisdom with a sledgehammer, Irwin's reward has been a glut of glittering trophies.
Animal Kingdom loses final race Completed in , the course has the world's largest grandstand, stretching some 1. Room with a view — The Meydan is not just a racecourse but also the world's first five-star trackside hotel, with rooms and suites, from where clients can enjoy unrivaled views on the balcony. Suite as Soaking it up — The bathrooms in the Meydan suites have been designed so that clients can watch the racing as they relax in the bathtub.
Cool pool — The infinity pool at the top of the Meydan has stunning views of both the racecourse and its signature crescent roof. Visionary Nights — The Meydan can accommodate over 60, spectators on a race day, the highlight of which is the annual Dubai World Cup Group One race.
Raising the Bar — The Asian-themed Shiba Bar is one of several opulent dining and drinking areas in the hotel. High standards — A standard room at the not-so-standard Meydan Hotel. When you look at the career record of the jockeys It may have been rainy and dark, but Sunny Skies p Proposed new rules from the Horseracing Integrity Login Join for Free. Animal Kingdom. Graham Motion. Leroidesanimaux - Dalicia by Acatenango. My Rating:. Login to rate this horse.
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