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Monthly Archives: November 2009

Nov
29
2009

Vodka wins Japan Cup

Having some light success in Dubai with a fourth and seventh in the 2008 and 2009 Dubai Duty Free (G1), Vodka landed Japan’s most internationally acclaimed race, the 12 furlong Japan Cup (G1) by the slimmest of margins.  Japan’s super mare was also fifth in the 2009 Jebel Hatta (G2), a local Dubai prep for [...]

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Nov
27
2009

Ferguson: With Dubai debt crisis in mind, Sheikh’s racing finances “separate in every way.”

Chief bloodstock advisor to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, John Ferguson noted Friday that they royal family’s racing interests are operated in complete independence of other entities.  The comment was quoted by the Racing Post.  Review the full article by clicking HERE.

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Nov
27
2009

Sheikh Mohammed’s racing influence oft-referenced amidst Dubai debt crisis

As news of Dubai’s debt default dilemma has shaken global investment markets, the connection between Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and ruler of Dubai, and his overwhelming influence in horse racing and breeding has become news of note on the wires. Emirates Towers, hovering over [...]

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Nov
26
2009

Dubai veterans highlighting Hong Kong preview

A host of veterans from the Dubai International Racing Carnival and Dubai World Cup meetings are amongst the expected runners as the international portion of the Sha Tin season begins.  Racing officials from the Hong Kong Jockey Club previewed the coming weeks and you can catch the Racing Post’s report by clicking HERE.

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Nov
24
2009

“Affable” Ajtebi praises Dettori

Sarah Tregoning from The National profiles the continuing growth of Ahmed Ajtebi and his thanksgiving for one particularly famous Italian jockey. Click HERE for the full story. Racing resumes in the Emirates on Friday, December 4 at Jebel Ali.

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Nov
21
2009

Presvis short in first start back

After a campaign that included wins at the Dubai International Racing Carnival, a second in the Dubai Duty Free (G1), a rousing last second win in the Audemars Piguet QE II Cup (G1), and a troubled placing in the Singapore International Airlines Cup (G1), it’s no surprise that Presvis may have been a bit short [...]

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Nov
20
2009

Otaared bounces back fine at Jebel Ali; Watson wins with four for Al Basti

Friday’s Shadwell Farm Conditions race, the feature at Jebel Ali, went the way of the Dhruba Selvaratnam trainee Otaared, making his first start since October 2008.  It was one of only two races NOT won by Doug Watson.  Click HERE as Sarah Tregoning from The National takes a look back at Friday’s card.

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Nov
19
2009

Shopton Lane leads Friday’s Jebel Ali feature; Aamaaq, Plavius legitimate longshots

Entering Friday’s seven furlong, 120,000 AED feature at Jebel Ali, Doug Watson trainee Shopton Lane sits at top rating (after the defection of non-runner Masaalek).  That top-rating might be more of a hindrance to those planning to back the son of Quiet American who was listless in two Dubai International Racing Carnival starts in 2009.  Plavius [...]

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Nov
17
2009

Presvis due for Lingfield return Saturday

Trainer Luca Cumani could emerge from Saturday’s Churchill Stakes (Listed) at Lingfield with a new variety of options as his well-traveled Presvis runs over the all-weather surface for the first time in his career.  The 10-furlong race is meant to serve as a prep for the Hong Kong Cup at mid-December’s Cathay Pacific Hong Kong [...]

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Nov
16
2009

Meydan starting positions, condition book, stakes schedules posted in DubaiRaceNight.com toolbar

Within the right toolbar of DubaiRaceNight.com, under “Racing Information,” you will now find permanent links to view the course configurations with starting gate positions for Meydan, along with a link opening the condition book for the 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival.  We have also posted the stakes schedule for the 2010 DIRC, including a review [...]

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