In the north of Italy, you can really lose yourself among metre-high bamboo plants. A visit to the "Labirinto della Masone" is a special experience – and therefore featured in part eleven of the series "Extreme Places".
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Knicks Go in Saudi Arabia on Feb. 18
The following notes about contenders in the $20 million Saudi Cup, scheduled for Feb. 20, were provided by the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia.
Bangkok (IRE) – Anna Lisa Balding was happy with what she saw from the British raider, who was not overly extended in a visit to the dirt track.
“He just had a trot around and then a canter around,” she said. “Her work rider Maddy O Meara came back with a smile on her face, and that s good enough for me.”
Charlatan (USA) – The Bob Baffert-trained 4-year-old followed his typical routine leading up to a race galloping 2400m over the dirt track.
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Sleepy Eyes Todd preparing for Saturday s $20 million Saudi Cup
The following notes about contenders in the $20 million Saudi Cup, scheduled for Feb. 20, were provided by the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia.
Bangkok (IRE) – Andrew Balding s challenger took a first look at the dirt track on Wednesday with some gentle exercise.
Balding s wife and assistant Anna Lisa said: “He didn t do anything really smart today, the plan is that he will do something a bit quicker on Thursday. He went round the dirt and he seemed to enjoy it, he will wear special plates on Saturday, it should not be an excuse.”
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Channel Maker and Tacitus on track in Saudi Arabia
The following notes about contenders in the $20 million Saudi Cup, scheduled for Feb. 20, were provided by the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia.
Bangkok (IRE) – Kept busy during the last few weeks, Andrew Balding s British challenger was in winning action only a few days ago when landing the Winter Derby Trial over 2000m (1 1/4 miles) at Lingfield.
The 5-year-old was restricted to the training track for his exercise.
“He just went for a canter,” Balding s wife and assistant Anna Lisa said. “He came here fit and seems very well. He might do something a bit quicker on Thursday but it s all systems go.”