Edge Of Mali

   In this series, the TDN takes a look at notable successes of European-based sires in North America. This week's column is highlighted by the win of Navy Seal (Dubawi). Navy Seal Another For Dubawi At Saratoga Fitri Hay's Navy Seal clawed out a nose victory at the Spa for trainer Wesley Ward on July 19 (video). Bred by Coolmore, the gelding was formerly trained by Aidan O'Brien and earned a Galway victory from five Irish starts before signing off his career for the Coolmore partners with a fifth in...

Promising three-year-old Edge Of Mali (Ire) (Sands Of Mali {Fr}), who chased home Irish 2,000 Guineas entrant Currawood (Ire) (Acclamation {GB}) on debut at Dundalk, has been sold to continue her career in America.  The six-figure sale represents a remarkable upswing in value for trainer Claire O'Connell's filly, who was sold for 3,000gns by Clipper Logistics at last year's Tattersalls July Sale. It was Joe Foley, long-time advisor to Clipper boss Steve Parkin, who saw the merits in what was at the time an unraced two-year-old. The sale of Edge...