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No Santa Anita trip for Fillies Mile winner

By Simon Dilger   Last updated: 10th October 2008   Subscribe to RSS Feed

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Rainbow View: No trip
She's told us there's no point in sending her out to the heat in California.

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Britain's already somewhat depleted Breeder's Cup challenge suffered another blow on Friday when it was revealed that Rainbow View will not travel to America.

Following her impressive victory in the Fillies Mile a fortnight ago, the John Gosden trained daughter of Dynaformer had been expected to contest one of the juvenile events in Santa Anita.

But, speaking to the Independent, Godsen said that the horse, unbeaten in four starts, had turned her coat and consequently would not make the trip.

"It's a shame, because she's in great form," he said.

"But she's told us there's no point in sending her out to the heat in California.

"If it was some tough colt it might be different, but not her."

The Newmarket trainer added however that a decision had yet to be made regarding stablemate Raven's Pass.

Europe's top miler, who beat Henrythenavigator by a length to take the Group One Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot at the end of September, currently stands favourite for the Mile on Turf and around 10-1 for 10-furlong Classic on dirt.