Around US$337,000 for 4th in the Arc versus a very likely Aus$1,800,000
I would be!

..just noticed..prior to the arc..danedream beat lucas cranach by 5 lens over 2400m..lucas cranach gave danedream 7kgs..
..similar formline to..so you think's run in the arc..lucas cranach goes around in the caulfield cup tomorrow..

So You Think finished 2nd in the British Champion Stakes
The winner Cirrus Des Aigles was not allowed to compete in the Arc de Triomphe because he is a gelding

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_GU72i7Nx4

Danedream coming to Oz, Spring Carnival 2012, I'd like to see that

On your wish-list or have you heard something, Sands ?

Wish-list RJ

england..wolverhampton..r1..main duo..purple 'n gold..& blodwen abbey..next best alhira..lolita lebron..& thecornishcowboy

Next start for So You Think will be the Breeders' Cup Classic (USA) Nov 6th

First start in blinkers since leaving Australia. Will it make any difference, time will tell.

Isn't Danedream US bound like So You Think?

Danedream was but connections decided to bypass
Japan maybe

What race would that be?

Japan Cup

Roger that, kiwiz!

england..leicester..r4..main duo..first fandango & katies tuitor..next best..rory boy..smack that..& molko jack..

Danedream is 1 of 4 internationals invited
The others Shareta (IRE) Sarah Lynx (IRE) & Mission Approved(USA)

All have now arrived in Japan
Danedream heads the market in early betting

The foreign four will be up against a few very smart locals including Dubai World Cup winner Victoire Pisa
The 4yo went lame soon after he arrived in France for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe & is looking to go out on a winning note before being retired to stud

2011 Japan Cup


Danedream 5/2
Buena Vista 5/1
Tosen Jordan 6/1
Hiruno Damour 12/1
Pelusa 12/1
Rose Kingdom 12/1
Victoire Pisa 12/1
Sarah Lynx 12/1
Shareta 12/1
Oken Bruce Lee 14/1
Eishin Flash 16/1
Trailblazer 25/1
Caliburn 33/1
Jaguar Mail 33/1
To The Glory 33/1
Win Variation 33/1
Mission Approved 50/1
King Top Gun 66/1

good work thanks mate

Japan Cup
 

Latest market:

Horse Win Place
Danedream 3.50 1.62
Buena Vista 6.00 2.25
Tosen Jordan 8.00 2.75
Pelusa 12.00 3.75
Victoire Pisa 12.00 3.75
Rose Kingdom 14.00 4.25
Hiruno Damour 14.00 4.25
Sarah Lynx 16.00 4.75
Shareta 16.00 4.75
Eishin Flash 21.00 6.00
Oken Bruce Lee 26.00 7.25
Jaguar Mail 35.00 9.50
Trailblazer 35.00 9.50
Win Variation 35.00 9.50
To The Glory 35.00 9.50
Caliburn 61.00 16.00
Mission Approved 61.00 16.00
King Top Gun 101.00 26.00

The “World Super Jockeys Series” will be held on Dec 3 & 4 at Hanshin racecourse in Japan
7 local hoops to compete with 8 visitors including Luke Nolan & Brett Prebble

No Craig Williams? Isn't he in Japan anyway?

Yeah the inclusion of Craig Williams would be a bonus I would have thought but not to be
Prebble is actually representing Hong Kong
Nolen's impeccable record in Vic last couple of years has obviously caught to the attention of the decision makers

Japan Cup
 

Danedream 6th - apparently slow pace didn't suit
Shareta 7th
Sarah Lynx 12th
Mission Approved 14th
Winner - Buena Vista who was first past the post in last year's Japan Cup but had the race taken from her after stewards lodged an inquiry and she was demoted to second
Justice prevails!

Frankie Dettori has just won his 3rd Hong Kong jockey challenge
Kiwi whiz kid James McDonald was runner-up
This year's Melbourne Cup-winning hoop Christophe Lemaire finished 3rd
Melbourne rider Luke Nolen unplaced

John Murtagh (IRE) 1st
Hiroto Yoshihara (JPN) 2nd
Norihiro Yokoyama (JPN) 3rd
Brett Prebble (HK) =9th
Luke Nolen (AUS) 13th

Stephen Baster & Kiwi Opie Bosson commence 6-month riding contracts in Singapore from Jan 1 2012
Good luck to both!

On the subject of jockey challengers, Craig Williams has been selected to represent Oz in the Meydan Masters International Jockeys’ Challenge. The invitation series commences Jan 5 & finishers Mar 31. Other riders confirmed are Melbourne Cup winning jockey Christophe Lemaire, Frankie Dettori, Tom Queally, William Buick, Mickael Barzanola, Ryan Moore, Colm O’Donoghue, Mirco Demuro, Kenichi Ikezoe & Andrasch Starke.

Reckon Craig will give a good account of himself !

england..haydock..r6..main trio..sydney paget..dark glacier..& knock a hand..next best..lamps..presented..& lord wheathill

Latest HRN rankings has Frankel on top; Black Caviar 2nd; So You Think 4th; Sepoy 16th; Danedream 44th

Would just love to have a Frankel or Black Caviar in my stable ;)

Done well!

The final International Thoroughbred Rankings for 2011 has Black Caviar as the highest rated sprinter in the history of the thoroughbred ranking system, the highest-rated mare and the highest-rated Australian-trained galloper.

Americain was rated the world's best stayer

Black Caviar,, Sepoy,, Helmet & So You Think may all race at the Dubai World Cup meeting in March
Black Caviar has been nominated for the Golden Shaheen & Al Quoz Sprint
Sepoy nominated for the Golden Shaheen
Helmet nominated for UAE Derby & So You Think nominated for the $10 million Dubai World Cup

england..wetherby..r6..main trio..hopeful start..kilcommon pride & pistol basc..next best..la pantera rosa..captain nash & lutin du moulin

Helmet scheduled to have his final Australian start in the Australian Guineas on Mar 3 before heading overseas to continue his career in the northern hemisphere

He has been installed as favourite for the $1 million Australian Cup in March