"MAKFI" - dashes Goldikova's record bid in Marois 15/08/2010

MAKFI, winner of the 2,000 Guineas in May but below-parsince, bounced back to form in superb style when claiming the scalp of superstar mare Goldikova in the Prix Jacques le Marois at Deauville on Sunday.

Despite travelling with her customary ease, Goldikova failed to pick up when asked to do so by Olivier Peslier as Makfi rattled home under new partner Christophe Soumillon.

Paco Boy, beaten by Goldikova in the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot in June, finished behind her once again in third for Richard Hannon and Richard Hughes.

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[drofheim]

Makfi won a 2000 Guineas on good to firm, I think he just had his on and off days, Goldikova was beat in the Foret in good ground so she had an off day too, some horses cant compete at the highest all the time.

[GBeret83]

The only reason that Makfi beat Goldikova in this race, pure and simple, was because of soft ground. On good to firm, Goldikova would dust Makfi's broom for him all day long and twice on Sunday. IMO.

[armaha]

Goldikova is an amazing miler! Absolute joy to watch!

[queenluciaa]

I love how she keeps her head low, and really extends her stride. At the end of the race she looks like she is a little bay blur darting across the track. You can hardly see her at top speed xD

[GBeret83]

This race is a great example of the only way Goldikova loses a race at a mile on turf. If the ground is too soft, and just doesn't suite her. As was the case on this day. Because on firmer ground, Goldikova thrashes Makfi all day long, and twice on Sunday, IMO. She's beaten all of the best turf milers in Europe. Save Canford Cliffs. And also the best turf milers in America. I.E., Gio Ponti, Court Vision, The Usual Q.T., and Sidney's Candy. When the ground suits her. There's no answer for her.

[bgardiner2000]

@GBeret83 And he outran them convincingly. I think you're pretty much on the mark with him being a wet tracker.

[GBeret83]

Goldikova and Paco Boy must have really struggled badly with ground in this race? I still can't believe that Makfi was able to outrun both of them in this race. Wasn't long after this race that Makfi went back to Ascot again, and got run off of his feet again. His first race at Ascot, thumped by Canford Cliffs and Dick Turpin. His second race at Ascot, thumped by Poet's Voice and Rip Van Winkle. This colt is strictly a soft ground specialist, IMO. He can't handle firm, fast turf at all. JMO.

[Frazynut]

Here's the thing. While I largely agree that Sidney will be overbet and outrun, IF he replicated his last effort he would win. It's unfair to say that his fractions weren't suicidal. The colt absolutely freaked that day. I'll take my chances with Gio Ponti, but Goldi is the one to beat obviously. I don't like that Paco Boy got re-headed late in this race by Goldikova. Will Goldikova be even money in the Mile? Not much of a wager. Zen will be a good price though thanks to bias against CA.

[eblp4life]

@motosneerful Whoa. You're kidding, right? Sidney's Candy will get run into the ground. He dueled Macias that day, that horse is a G3 winner, and he stole that one from a weak field. Goldikova will have no problem keeping up, or coming and getting Sidney's Candy. If you're going to pick an American horse to upset Goldikova and whoever ships along with her, pick a better one than that. And as far as that suicide pace.. they went 45.1 for a half in last year's Mile.

[mminer58]

Congratulations to the connections of Makfi. I expect Goldikova to win her third straight Mile at Churchill come November. My win parlay will involve two mares racing against the boys: Goldikova and Zenyatta.