Twice Over

5 year old Horse | Active

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Juddmonte Farms

Trainer:

Henry Cecil

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Pedigree:

Observatory - Double Crossed by Caerleon

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6.80/10 5 Votes

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Gitano Hernando clear in Dubai World Cup prep; Cecil “very happy” with Twice Over

Long pointed for the Dubai World Cup (G1), Gitano Hernando did not disappoint as the 1-2 favorite stormed home a convincing 4.5 length winner of the Winter Derby Trial at Lingfield. Jockey Kieren Fallon got into the colt with about three furlongs to run and bending for home, the Goodwood (G1) ...Read More

Source: dubairacenight.com · Posted 14 days ago · Comment

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Cecil suggests Dubai World Cup for Twice Over

Henry Cecil, trainer of Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) placer Twice Over, suggested a run in the Dubai World Cup (G1) was possible for his son of Observatory. TRead More

Source: dubairacenight.com · Posted 123 days ago · Comment

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Mawatheeq could travel for Sheema Classic

A strong performance from Twice Over, third in Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1), has buoyed the hopes of trainer Marcus Tregoning who could possibly send Mawatheeq for the Dubai Sheema Classic (G1). Read More

Source: dubairacenight.com · Posted 124 days ago · Comment

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Classic Report: Oh, Henry

If there is one main aspect of the Breeders' Cup that is most fascinating it is the merging of American and British cultures, whether it be terminology, style of racing, or in the way horsemen deal with the media and vice versa.Read More

Source: bloodhorse.com · Posted 128 days ago · Comment

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Classic: How hot does the pace get?

For the fans of Zenyatta, the possibility of a hot pace bodes well for the closing mare in Saturday’s $5 million Classic. With one confirmed speed horse and three possible pressers, the long run to the first turn and the excitement of the crowd, the pace could easily heat-up to a level where anywher...Read More

Posted 130 days ago · Comment

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Medlocke · Reading this article, I agree with some of it. I think Rip Van Winkle, Einstein and Gio Ponti will all be big factors in the race. I don't, however, think Colonel John will be there against a field as strong as this. In having just watched a replay of the 09' Lady's Secret, I really picked up on something with Zenyatta. It's common knowledge that she never really start's running until just right before the top of the stretch. But in the Lady's Secret, it was like she only allowed herself to run as fast as she felt like she needed to overtake the field. The question is, when they turn for home on Saturday, and horses like Rip Van Winkle, Einstein, Gio Ponti, Summer Bird and Quality Road are the targets that she'll have to run at, self-adjusting her speed as she often does, will she have enough pure speed to overtake this field? Zenyatta is an unusually big, strong mare. As big as most of the colt's she'll be racing. It just remains to be seen if she has the same kind of speed as the colt's she'll be racing. I wish her all the best. This would make a great caper, for a great horse, that's had a great career. · 130 days ago
cigar · Colonel John would need a career best race and it might not be good enough, but an on-the-board finish at a big price? Maybe. As for Zenyatta, a friend of mine posted this on Facebook: Bob Baffert on Zenyatta taking on the boys in the Classic: "It's a big question mark but it’s going to be answered. It’s a championsip race and that’s what it’s all about. If she’s a true champion she’ll do. It if she’s a filly and mare champion she won’t." · 129 days ago
Rossington · My guess is with Regal Ransom and Quality Road on the front end it will be very quick fractions. This could set up the race perfectly for a late closer like Zenyatta or Gio Ponti. · 129 days ago

Classic Report: Some Final Angles

In looking at the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I), several thoughts and angles emerged that could have a bearing on the race. While they may turn out to be mere folly, they are at least worth mentioning just to make sure all bases are covered and there is less of a chance of Monday morning quarterback...Read More

Source: bloodhorse.com · Posted 130 days ago · Comment

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Rossington · It's almost game time. After studying it, analyzing it, and playing over and over again in my mind's eye, this is how I see the Classic turning out: Rip Van Winkle turn's out to be as good as Aiden O'Brien advertised and win's the Classic. Provided she goes, Zenyatta closes late but fall's just short of catching RVW and get's second. An also late closing Gio Ponti comes right on Zenyatta's heels and narrowly get's by a tiring Quality Road, who's ran a big race himself, to claim third. That's it, that's how I see the Classic unfolding. So do I need to go see a shrink or what? · 130 days ago

Derby winner thriving

A few weeks in California, and look how well Mine That Bird and Chip Woolley are moving. Mine That Bird, the Kentucky Derby winner, has progressed since running sixth in the Goodwood Stakes last month, and completed his preparation for Saturday's $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic with a five-furlong ...Read More

Source: sports.espn.go.com · Posted 130 days ago · Comment

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Cup Chatter: BC Classic (Part 2)

Part two of my Breeders’ Cup Classic blog, and below is a look at the next four pre-entrants.... Read More

Source: everyjoe.com · Posted 133 days ago · Comment

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Europeans Look to Build on 2008 Success

The Breeders's Cup World Championships success last year of five European-trained horses at Santa Anita Park really made everybody sit up and take notice. There were a record 31 European-trained raiders in 2008 and the number is set to be matched or even surpassed this year.Read More

Source: bloodhorse.com · Posted 138 days ago · Comment

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Champion hero Twice Over may run in BC

The Henry Cecil-trained Twice Overcaptured the final European leg of the Breeders’ Cup Challenge on Champions’ Day at Newmarket Oct. 17, winning the Emirates Airline Champion Stakes (Eng-I) and earning a possible berth in the Breeders’ Cup Classic (gr. I). Read More

Source: bloodhorse.com · Posted 146 days ago · Comment