Throughout the course of the off-season, various reports pop across the radar screen highlighting a variety of successful youngsters gobbled up by Dubai-based interests for racing in the Emirates. Storm Ultralight, an Argentine-bred son of Bernstein out of the multiple graded stakes winning Equalize mare, Ultrasexy, was privately purchased by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al [...]
While not related specifically to racing in Dubai, the talk has hit the streets as Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice-president of the UAE and ruler of Dubai, reported that committees have been formed to discuss the possibility of bidding for the games. Click HERE for more from The National. A host of issues present [...]
After a heartbreaking defeat in the 2009 Dubai Sheema Classic (G1), Juddmonte Farms’ Spanish Moon rebounded in grand style to win Sunday’s Grand Prix de Saint Cloud (G1). Trained by Sir Michael Stoute and ridden by Ryan Moore, Spanish Moon settled off the leading trio and steadily advanced, wearing down Alpine Rose in the final [...]
South Africa’s Imbongi returned to his winning ways with a victory in the John Bovington Memorial Criterion Stakes (G3) at Newmarket on Saturday, his first trip to the enclosure since landing the Drill Hall Stakes (G2) and KwaZulu-Natal Guineas (G2) at Greyville in 2008. For Mike De Kock and Kevin Shea, Imbongi was prominent throughout and [...]
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Tagged Ask, Balthazaar's Gift, Coronation Cup, Drill Hall Stakes, Eastern Anthem, Epsom, Greyville, Huntdown, Imbongi, Irish Derby, Jim Bolger, John Bovington Memorial Criterion Stakes, Kevin Shea, King Jock, KwaZulu-Natal Guineas, Leandros, Mick Channon, Mike de Kock, Miss Gorica, Mojito Royale, Newmarket, Saint-Cloud, Sir Michael Stoute, Soldier of Fortune, Spanish Moon, Via Galilei, Youmzain
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Mike Welsch of the Daily Racing Form revealed the first update regarding Big City Man, winner of the 2009 Dubai Golden Shaheen, since his victory in March. Formerly with Jerry Barton, Big City Man is now based in California for trainer Jeff Mullins and is being pointed to an eventual start in the Breeders’ Cup [...]
A plethora of 2009 Dubai International Racing Carnival and Dubai World Cup meeting graduates will grace the racing pitch on Saturday. Balthazaar’s Gift, the winner of a 1200 meters handicap on the eighth night of the Carnival, will make his reappearance following a winter in Dubai in Saturday’s John Bovington Memorial Criterion Stakes (G3) at Newmarket [...]
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Tagged Age of Reason, Balthazaar's Gift, Big City Man, Caracciola, Curragh, Dubai Golden Shaheen, Dubai International Racing Carnival, Dubai Sheema Classic, Friston Forest, Jebel Hatta, Nad al Sheba, Newcastle, Newmarket, Qatar International Cup, Royal Ascot, Sir Michael Stoute, Veracity, Xaar, Young Mick
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The well-traveled runner, who has twice spun through Dubai, is on track for a run in the Coral Eclipse Stakes (G1) at Sandown on July 4. Trained by Mike De Kock for Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum, Archipenko would be returning from a disappointing sixth in the Queen Elizabeth II Cup at Sha Tin [...]
Imbongi, a close fourth in the Jebel Hatta (G2) behind Balius, Jay Peg, and Russian Sage, is prepared for his first start in Europe when he jumps away in the Criterion Stakes at Newmarket. Sixth in the Hong Kong Champions Mile (G1) behind longshot Sight Winner and favored Egyptian Ra, the son of Russian Revival is [...]
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Posted in Future Plans
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Tagged Egyptian Ra, Golden Jubilee, Hong Kong Champions Mile, Imbongi, J J The Jet Plane, Jet Master, Mike de Kock, Newmarket, Royal Ascot, Russian Revival, Sha Tin, Sight Winner
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Veracity, winner of the inaugural Dubai Racing Club Gold Cup in February 2009, was euthanized following a fracture to his cannon bone suffered in the final stages of Friday’s Ascot Gold Cup (G1). Ridden by Frankie Dettori for Godolphin, Veracity made a challenge for the lead with approximately 4.5 furlongs remaining but was soon collared [...]
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Tagged Add new tag, Ascot Gold Cup, DRC Gold Cup, Dubai Racing Club Gold Cup, Dubai Sheema Classic, Eastern Anthem, Frankie Dettori, Godolphin, Jockey Club Cup, Lomitas, Newmarket, Royal Ascot, The Mirror, Veracity, Yeats
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After an auspicious debut to his 2009 season, Drill Sergeant scored at 14-1 in the Duke of Edinburgh Stakes on the final card of racing at the Royal Ascot meet. Under Joe Fanning, Drill Sergeant has steadily improved after appearing listless in three starts at the Dubai International Racing Carnival. With three starts in Dubai [...]
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Tagged Al Quoz Sprint, Art Connoisseur, Asset, Bronze Cannon, Cannonball, Diabolical, Drill Sergeant, Dubai International Racing Carnival, Duke of Edinburgh Stakes, Friston Forest, Golden Jubilee, Hardwicke Stakes, J J The Jet Plane, Joe Fanning, Newmarket, Presvis, Rock of Gibraltar, Royal Ascot, Stanjames.com Jockey Club Stakes, Veracity, Wokingham Stakes
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