| Rail Link | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Dansili |
| Grandsire | Danehill |
| Dam | Docklands |
| Damsire | Theatrical |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 2003 |
| Country | Great Britain |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | Juddmonte Farms |
| Owner | Khalid Abdullah |
| Trainer | André Fabre |
| Record | 7: 5-1-0 |
| Earnings | £1,074,965 |
| Major wins | |
| Prix du Lys (2006) Grand Prix de Paris (2006) Prix Niel (2006) Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (2006) |
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| Horse (Equus ferus caballus) | |
Rail Link (Foaled 26 March 2003) is a thoroughbred racehorse trained by André Fabre,[1] and was ridden by jockey Christophe Soumillon[2] or Stéphane Pasquier[3] for owner Khalid Abdullah.[4]
Unraced at two,[1] he made an inauspicious start to his three year old career, unseating his rider on his debut at Saint-Cloud,[4] and then finishing second in it's next race at Chantilly Racecourse. From then on he was undefeated in five races, winning the Prix Gouvernant, Prix du Lys, Grand Prix de Paris and Prix Niel.[4]
On 1 October 2006 he won the 85th Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, defeating Pride, Deep Impact, Shirocco, and Hurricane Run.[3]
During the Winter of 2006-7, he suffered a tendon problem and was taken out of training. He was expected to return in the Summer of 2007, but the injury was too serious and he was retired from racing.[5] He was sent to stud at Juddmonte Farms.
| Sire Dansili[4] |
Danehill[6] | Danzig | Northern Dancer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pas de Nom | |||
| Razyana | His Majesty | ||
| Spring Adieu | |||
| Hasili[6] | Kahyasi | Ile de Bourbon | |
| Kadissya | |||
| Kerali | High Line | ||
| Sookera | |||
| Dam Docklands[7] |
Theatrical[7] | Nureyev | Northern Dancer |
| Special | |||
| Tree of Knowledge | Sassafrás | ||
| Sensibility | |||
| Dockage | Riverman | Never Bend | |
| River Lady | |||
| Golden Alibi | Empery | ||
| Charming Alibi |