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Monthly Archives: May 2009

May
31
2009

J J The Jet Plane preps for Golden Jubilee

The Mike De Kock trained turf sprinter J J The Jet Plane, a winner at the 2009 Dubai International Racing Carnival, will make his European debut on Monday at Windsor in the aptly named Up Up and Away Stakes (Listed).  After a sputtering international debut on dirt in Dubai, the South African sprinting star returned [...]

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May
29
2009

Can Asset be first to win twice since Dubai Carnival?

Based on my research of horses who have returned to the races following runs at the Dubai International Racing Carnival, I’ve yet to encounter anyone who has won twice.   Presvis came closest when second in the Singapore International Airlines Cup two weeks ago.  Godolphin’s Asset will attempt to become the first of the year. On [...]

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May
27
2009

Archipenko possible for Arlington Million, Sussex

Mike De Kock has yet to plot a firm course for Archipenko, but reported this week that he is possible for the Arlington Million or the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood.  While the 10 furlong race in Chicago is contested on August 8, the Sussex is run over 8 furlongs on July 29.  Archipenko was second [...]

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May
25
2009

Brave Tin Soldier debuts in America

After a fifth place finish in the Godolphin Mile (G2), Brave Tin Soldier will make his American debut on Monday at Belmont Park.  Formerly with Mike De Kock, the son of Storm Cat is now listed as being owned and trained by Kiaran McLaughlin and will be one of six traveling in an allowance race [...]

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May
21
2009

Two Step Salsa has target, Gayego slowed by fever

Thursday, David Grening of the Daily Racing Form reported on the immediate plans of the Godolphin Mile winner and runner-up.  Two Step Salsa (pictured below) is officially being aimed at the Tom Fool at Belmont on July 5, traversing seven furlongs.   News wasn’t so hot for Gayego, winner of the 2009 Mahab Al Shimaal (G3) [...]

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May
20
2009

McLaughlin points Asiatic Boy to Stephen Foster

As reported by the Thoroughbred Times on Wednesday, the only winner of the UAE Triple Crown (2007), Asiatic Boy is being considered for a return to the races on June 13 in the Stephen Foster Handicap (G1) at Churchill Downs.  After finishing second behind Curlin in the 2008 Dubai World Cup (G1), the son of [...]

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May
20
2009

Eastern Anthem remains amongst Coronation Cup nominees

Dubai Sheema Classic winner Eastern Anthem remained one of 18 to pass through the final nomination stage for the Investec Coronation Cup (G1) at the Royal Ascot meeting in June.  Should he return here following the narrowest of wins last time out, the son of Singspiel will sport the royal blue of Godolphin.  Click HERE [...]

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May
18
2009

Could Rachel Alexandra go to Dubai?

The connections have had one incredibly successful trip to the Dubai World Cup – could another be in store?  Anything is possible, we presume, but undeniable is that Rachel Alexandra put her stamp on a generation with a victory in Saturday’s Preakness Stakes (G1).  Becoming the first filly since 1924 to land the Preakness is [...]

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May
17
2009

Vodka shot back to impressive stature

Vodka, eighth in the Dubai Duty Free in her last start despite being declared in the best form of her life, was back in fine fettle on Sunday, dominating the fourth running of the Victoria Mile (G1) at Tokyo. She continues a spate of strong performances from Dubai International Racing Carnival runners. Click HERE for [...]

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May
17
2009

Gloria De Campeao surprises in Singapore

A front-running masterpiece from Gloria De Campeao landed the 2009 Singapore Airlines International Cup (G1) defeating a hard-charging Presvis while Bankable completed a Dubai International Racing Carnival trifecta finishing third. This was the first race on turf for the Brazilian bred son of Impression (ARG) since the Prix Dollar (G2) in October at Longchamp where [...]

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