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Monthly Archives: January 2010

2010 Dubai World Cup nominations released

The nominations for the 2010 Dubai World Cup meeting have been released, with an overwhelming number of horses passing through the free declaration phase.  More than 1,900 horses, nominated 2,700 times, were placed into consideration at this first, free stage.  Two more chances to nominate remain, with payment due for consideration. Click HERE for the [...]

Two night fixture marks second week of 2010 DIRC

The coming week in Dubai racing will be chock-full of action with no fewer than 16 races scheduled at Meydan over a two-night double dip.  Thursday, the turf course opens with the DRC Gold Cup prep over 2,800 meters (about 14 furlongs) followed by the first stakes race on the grass, the Al Rashidiya (G3), [...]

Jet Express wins Jebel Ali Mile

The most prestigious race of the Jebel Ali racing calendar went the way of the favorite when Ahmed Al Falasi’s Jet Express obliged with a half-length win in the Jebel Ali Mile (Listed).  Next top-rated Golden Arrow and Ibn Battuta finished second and third just behind the winner.  Click HERE for the full story from [...]

Recapping the opening of Meydan – 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival Night 1

What an amazing night of racing, and the best is yet to come!  We hope you enjoyed the first night of the 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival, hosting the first meeting at the world’s iconic racecourse at Meydan. TAPETA = FAIR AND DIVERSE How great is this surface?   Winners of the eight races did a little [...]

Meydan Live Blog – 2010 Dubai Carnival Night 1

Racing at Meydan has begun!  It’s a cloudy evening in Dubai – currently 68° F for the first night of racing.  Below are some photos.  There’s a good crowd here to witness history – no estimates have been announced yet.  The first race came in 12-9-7-8, No Risk Al Maury taking the first race at Meydan. [...]

Dubai’s Meydan form guide – past performances for opening night

Click HERE to access the form guide / past performances for the opening night of the 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival.  These are more in the standard of the traditional American sheets.

Meydan is upon us; reviewing picks

We here at DubaiRaceNight.com wish you well for the first night of the 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival.  Here is a review of our selections for opening night.  Full analysis with video selections is posted below or can be accessed clicking HERE. Pat Cummings   Amelia Baldree 1st 12 – No Risk Al Maury   [...]

2010 Dubai Carnival – Night 1 Race Analysis

An eight race card has been assembled for the opening meeting of Meydan.  No more introducing is necessary – let’s hop right into the races. Below is our video analysis of the first four races of the meeting. Video for the second half of the card is posted beginning with race five. RACE 1 – [...]

Form Guide: 2010 DIRC Night 1

The form guide is available for the first night of racing at Meydan, and already one surprise: the safety limit for the races on Tapeta is 14, not 16 as it was at Nad Al Sheba.  Multiple races are at the safety limit and have up to four reserves.  Analysis from DubaiRaceNight.com will be posted [...]

Entries for Meydan opener posted; finals due Tuesday

Click HERE to access the opening night entries for the scheduled eight race card at Meydan on Thursday.   By clicking on the name of a horse, their personal form guide will appear.  Final declarations with riders are due Tuesday and will be posted as soon as they are available.