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Soft Falling Rain

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Owner(s):
Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum  - 
Trainer:
Michael F. De Kock
Bred:
(SAF) by Highlands Farm Stud
Pedigree:
National Assembly  -  Gardeners Delight  by  Giant's Causeway
Rating:
 
 
Soft Failing Rain wins the Godolphin Mile.
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Soft Falling Rain wins the Godolphin Mile.
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What the Nation is saying about Soft Falling Rain...

I'm curious where he will make his next start.
  • Northport · Based on De Kock's post-Godolphin Mile comments it sounds like Royal Ascot is the main target. I don't remember which race he mentioned, since the St. James's Palace is for 3 y/os, but by NH standards, SFR is not a three year old. So unless they can make some kind of arrangement or if they are willing to put him in the Queen Anne I guess it is a bit of a question mark. · 29 days ago ·
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  • travel_vic · great name · 29 days ago ·
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In a dazzling display of talent and ability, the 2011 Kentucky Derby winner ran away with the world's richest race in style.Read More
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  • nayrod64 · what a race and performance. Nothing wrong with this horse and soundness. Too bad he's never coming back to USA. · 51 days ago ·
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  • icyhotboo · I'm curious as to why they would keep him on after the "alleged bad ride." Maybe because it wasn't bad at all? · 51 days ago ·
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I'm going to put it out there i don't think this horse has a hope
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  • cocoa2 · Are you kidding? He hasn't even got a brogue! · 53 days ago ·
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  • travel_vic · wagers have to be encoded go to a betting hub and then be decoded...It takes time considering the bulk of the money. · 53 days ago ·
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This horse is bad as hell. One of the most talented 3yo that Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum and the Shadwell operation have had in long, long time. 7 for 7 lifetime now with a listed and G1 win in South Africa and G3 and G2 win in Dubai. Well done indeed, Mike De Kock!!
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  • cab2536 · Alpha did run pretty well given his recent form. Let's hope that his effort here gets him back on track. · 53 days ago ·
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  • Northport · I was also impressed with Alpha, I didn't expect him to win, but I was happy to see him ending in the single digits · 53 days ago ·
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Now he's a great horse, first time watching him race and wow.
Soft Ralling Rain kicks off the day with a score in the Godolphin Mile. 
interesting name & a very nice pedigree. i WILL be paying attention to this horse. Mike De Kock has some good ones!
Easy winner for Soft Falling Rain. This talented 4 yr. old by National Assembly keeps his undefeated record in tact, now 5 for 5, with his win today in the 2000 Guineas at Dubai.
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  • AmbitiousD · Thanks, Brian. I wasn't sure. · 97 days ago ·
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  • icyhotboo · likin sparks/ we have to compare notes as we seem to be pretty close on the selections, no matter the race details. · 97 days ago ·
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Guess that answers the question about whether or not he'll handle the step up in trip from 7f to a mile or not!! This horse absolutely reeks of class. He just won the UAE 2000 Guineas even easier than he won the Trial a few weeks ago. Stepping on up to 9-1/2f for the UAE Derby I'm quite certain will be a hot topic of debate for Mike De Kock, Sheikh Hamdan, and the Shadwell connections. But just on pure class alone you'd have to think surely they'll give Soft Falling Rain a chance of winning the UAE Derby on world cup night? This win runs his record to a perfect 5 for 5 lifetime now, and he's also a G1 winner as a 2yo in South Africa.
Soft Falling Rain rolls in the UAE 2000 Guineas; Fortify 6th. 
Very anxious to see trainer Mike De Kock turn this one loose on Dubai in the UAE 2000 Guineas Trial on January 17th. Soft Falling Rain finished his 2012 juvenile season in South Africa a perfect 4 for 4 with his final win coming in the G1 South African Nursery. IMO, he may be the best 3yo prospect that Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum and the Shadwell Farm operation have had in many years. I'd be bold enough to say at this point that Soft Falling Rain is more talented than anything Sheikh Hamdan has stabled back in Europe for the 3yo classic races coming up in 2013 like the English, Irish, & French 2000 Guineas, the Epsom & Irish Derbies, or the Prix Du Jockey Club. Soft Falling Rain's win in the G1 S A Nursery can be seen on YouTube. You'll be very impressed by what you see, as he romped home that day at Turffontein by some 4-1/2 or 5 lengths.
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  • northport · He remains unbeaten! Looks like a star in the making · 125 days ago ·
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  • ILuvTurfRacing · @northport, He took the UAE 2000 Guineas Trial field almost gate wire without Paul Hanagan having to ask for much at all out of him and he won by an easy 2-1/2 lengths still drawing away at the wire. This horse is already a star, IMO. · 125 days ago ·
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Now a perfect 4-from-4, Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s Soft Falling Rain is entering quarantine with plans for the 2013 Dubai World Cup Carnival. A winner on Saturday’s Champions Day card at Turffontein, the son of National Assembly waltzed home an easy 4.5-length victor in the SA Nursery (G1...Read More

Soft Falling Rain - Pedigree

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National AssemblyDanzigNorthern Dancer
Pas De Nom
RenounceBuckpasser
Bold Princess
Gardeners DelightGiant's CausewayStorm Cat
Mariah's Storm
HighburySeattle Slew
Quillummo

Stakes Tracker - Probables

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View Details06/18/13Soft Falling RainQueen Anne Stakes-G1Possible ILuvTurfRacing
View Details06/22/13Soft Falling RainDiamond Jubilee Stakes-G1Possible ILuvTurfRacing

Soft Falling Rain - Race Results & Past Performances

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View DetailsView Video03/30/131stP HanaganMey21 mileSGodolphin Mile-G203+ MSoft Falling RainHaatheqMoonwalk In Paris1:39.97
View DetailsView Video02/14/131stP HanaganMey31 mileSUAE 2000 Guineas-G303 MSoft Falling RainSnowboarderZahee1:36.70
View DetailsView Video01/17/131stP HanaganMey57 fSConditions03 MSoft Falling RainI'm BackSnowboarder1:23.68
View Details04/28/121stA MarcusTur36 fTSouth African Nursery-G102 MSoft Falling RainZiparanaGreenacre1:07.68
View Details03/03/121stT AppieTur55 fTStorm Bird Stakes02 MSoft Falling RainWar HorseDue And Payable0:56.78
View DetailsView Video02/14/121stT AppieTur25 fTJuvenile Plate02 MSoft Falling RainDue And PayableLeap In The Del0:57.17
View Details01/17/121stT AppieTur15 fTMaiden Juvenile Plate02 MSoft Falling RainCellarmasterBlushing Peter0:58.01