Gayego (USA)

Trained by Paulo H Lobo as a juvenile/3yo in North America, where he won on his debut over 6f at Hollywood Park on Cushion Track in November 2007; during 2008 he won three times at up to Grade 2 standard from 7f-1m1f on dirt/cushion track, including the Arkansas Derby in April; joined Godolphin for his 4yo campaign in early 2009, and won the Group 3 Dayjur at Nad Al Sheba (7f, dirt) that March, before returning to North America and winning the Grade 1 Ancient Title Stakes at Santa Anita (6f, pro-ride) that October; his final victory came in the Listed Presque Isle Mile on Tapeta in September 2010; effective from 6f to 1m1f on a fast surface; sometimes wore blinkers or a tongue-tie