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Monthly Archives: February 2010

Feb
28
2010

Presious Passion makes all in Sheema Classic prep

Second in the 2009 Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1), Presious Passion is on to the Dubai Sheema Classic (G1) after making all the running in the 11-furlong Mac Diarmida (G2) at Gulfstream Park, winning by an extended length.  Trained by Mary Hartmann, Presious Passion could be an interesting sight on the Meydan turf course as he [...]

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Feb
27
2010

Gitano Hernando clear in Dubai World Cup prep; Cecil “very happy” with Twice Over

Long pointed for the Dubai World Cup (G1), Gitano Hernando did not disappoint as the 1-2 favorite stormed home a convincing 4.5 length winner of the Winter Derby Trial at Lingfield.  Jockey Kieren Fallon got into the colt with about three furlongs to run and bending for home, the Goodwood (G1) winner from October lengthened [...]

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Feb
26
2010

Report: Ladies’ Classic winner Life Is Sweet possible for Dubai World Cup

The Thoroughbred Times became the first print outlet to note that Zenyatta trainer John Shirreffs is considering the Dubai World Cup (G1) for his mare, Life Is Sweet.  Runaway winner of the 2009 Breeders’ Cup Ladies’ Classic (G1), Life Is Sweet was mentioned here on DubaiRaceNight.com as one of the surprising nominees to the Dubai [...]

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Feb
26
2010

Recapping the week of racing in Dubai

There was plenty of action on and off the glamorous new racecourse in Dubai this week.  Below are some thoughts and news as we prepare for Super Thursday and the Meydan Masters. 1. Ahmed Ajtebi continues his masterful run this season and is my initial pick to land the Meydan Masters – he is just [...]

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Feb
25
2010

Dubai World Cup hope Gitano Hernando in Saturday; Leahurst pointed to Dubai Golden Shaheen

The winner of the Goodwood (G1) at Santa Anita last October makes his long-awaited return to the races on Saturday, preparing for a possible tilt in the 2010 Dubai World Cup (G1).  Trainer Marco Botti will prep his colt at Lingfield in the Winter Derby Trial Stakes.  Kieren Fallon, now disengaged from Presvis, has the [...]

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Feb
25
2010

Meydan Live Blog – 2010 Dubai Carnival Night 7 (Feb. 25)

Race 8 – $120,000 Imax Cup Handicap, 1,600 meters, Tapeta Mike de Kock won the last race with #6 LUCKY FIND.  #2 VESUVE was second over #1 LE DRAKKAR. Race 7 – $175,000 DRC Gold Cup, 3,200 meters, Turf Saeed bin Suroor took the first two spots in the 7th race with geldings bred in [...]

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Feb
24
2010

Recapping our 2010 DIRC Night 7 selections (Thursday)

    Pat Cummings Amelia Baldree Race 1 1st 13 – Antinori 13 – Antinori 2nd 11 – Wonder Lawn 2 – Bridge of Gold 3rd 12 – Hopes and Fears 9 – Captain Web Race 2 1st 11 – Alo Pura 7 – So Shiny 2nd 5 – Star Crowned 8 – Escape Route [...]

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Feb
23
2010

2010 DIRC Night 7 Analysis (Thursday)

Below is our analysis for the seventh night of the 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival Race 1 – $110,000 Meydan Hotel Handicap, 2,200 meters, Tapeta #13 ANTINORI was a solid third in his local debut for Godolphin when beaten almost two lengths by King of Rome on February 4.  He is just 1 of 10 lifetime [...]

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Feb
23
2010

Form Guide for Thursday’s races at Meydan

CLICK HERE to review the online Form Guide for Thursday’s card of racing at Meydan. CLICK HERE to access the PDF Form Guide.

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Feb
22
2010

Dettori wins on white turf at St. Moritz

After a grueling, but successful double-meet of racing at Meydan last week, leading jockey Frankie Dettori flew into Milan and drove up to St. Moritz, Switzerland for the races over the “white turf,” really, a frozen, snow-covered lake, and managed a win. Nicholas Godfrey from the Racing Post reports HERE.

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