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==Dubai World Cup== |
==Dubai World Cup== |
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On March 31st, Discreet Cat ran in the [[Dubai World Cup]] against U.S. Horse of the Year [[Invasor (horse)|Invasor]]. Unfortunately he suffered his first career lost in seven starts. Invasor would go on to win the race while Discreet Cat finished last in a field of seven. He was ridden once again by [[Frankie Dettori]], who rode him to victory in the UAE Derby. Discreet Cat was expected to make a major impact on the race, but was not even a threat throughout the race |
On March 31st, Discreet Cat ran in the [[Dubai World Cup]] against U.S. Horse of the Year [[Invasor (horse)|Invasor]]. Unfortunately he suffered his first career lost in seven starts. Invasor would go on to win the race while Discreet Cat finished last in a field of seven. He was ridden once again by [[Frankie Dettori]], who rode him to victory in the UAE Derby. Discreet Cat was expected to make a major impact on the race, but was not even a threat throughout the race. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 20:23, 11 April 2007
| Discreet Cat | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Forestry |
| Grandsire | Storm Cat |
| Dam | Pretty Discreet |
| Damsire | Private Account |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 2003 |
| Country | United States |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | E. Paul Robsham |
| Owner | Godolphin Stables |
| Trainer | Saeed bin Suroor |
| Record | 7: 6-0-0 |
| Earnings | US$1,554,180 |
| Major wins | |
| Cigar Mile Handicap (2006) Jerome Breeders' Cup Handicap (2006) UAE Derby (2006) | |
| Awards | |
| Timeform rating: 127 Co-World Champion 3-Year-Old (2006) | |
| Last updated on December 18, 2006 | |
Discreet Cat is a thoroughbred race horse. As a foal of 2003 (May 1st), the bay colt was a possible contender for the Triple Crown in 2006, but he did not race in the Kentucky Derby or any other Triple Crown races.
Connections
Discreet Cat is owned by Godolphin Stables. He is trained by Saeed bin Suroor and has been ridden by Javier Castellano, Frankie Dettori, and by Garrett Gomez.
Breeding
Bred in Kentucky by E. Paul Robsham, Discreet Cat was sired by Forestry (by Storm Cat) out of Grade I winner Pretty Discreet (by Private Account).
Races
| Finish | Race | Distance | Track | Condition |
| 7th | Dubai World Cup (Group 1) | One and One-Quarter Miles | Nad Al Sheba | Fast |
| 1st | Cigar Mile Handicap (Grade I) | One Mile | Aqueduct Race Track | Good |
| 1st | Jerome Breeders' Cup Handicap (Grade II) | One Mile | Belmont Park | Good |
| 1st | Allowance | One Mile | Saratoga | Fast |
| 1st | UAE Derby (Group 2) | One and One-Eighth Miles | Nad Al Sheba | Fast |
| 1st | Areej Trophy | One Mile | Nad Al Sheba | |
| 1st | Maiden | Six Furlongs | Saratoga Race Course | Fast |
To date, March 31st, 2007, he's made seven starts and won six times. Discreet Cat is, so far, the only horse to have beaten Breeders' Cup Classic winner Invasor. His career earnings stand at $1,554,180.
Dubai World Cup
On March 31st, Discreet Cat ran in the Dubai World Cup against U.S. Horse of the Year Invasor. Unfortunately he suffered his first career lost in seven starts. Invasor would go on to win the race while Discreet Cat finished last in a field of seven. He was ridden once again by Frankie Dettori, who rode him to victory in the UAE Derby. Discreet Cat was expected to make a major impact on the race, but was not even a threat throughout the race.