Fille d'Oro

   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 victory of Fille d'Oro at Saratoga. Wootton Bassett Filly Paints The Spa Gold Gregory Hoffman's Fille d'Oro (Wootton Bassett) dashed home a debut winner at Saratoga on August 23 (video). Bred by Ecurie des Charmes and Haras d'Etreham, the filly was picked up for €330,000 at the Arqana August Yearling Sale by Clay Scherer and is trained by Brad Cox. The third foal out of...

6th-Saratoga, $100,000, Msw, 8-22, 2yo, f, 1 1/16mT, 1:42.48, fm, 1 1/2 lengths. FILLE D'ORO (IRE) (f, 2, Wootton Bassett {GB}--D'oro Diva, by Medaglia d'Oro), off at odds just shy of 6-1, was steered away from the pocket entering the final furlong of Friday's sixth race at Saratoga and finished nicely to graduate in her first trip to the races for trainer Brad Cox. A €330,000 purchase by agent Clay Scherer out of last year's Arqana August Yearling Sale in Deauville, the bay filly was trapped out three deep nearing...