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Monthly Archives: February 2011

Feb
28
2011

Victoire Pisa easy in World Cup prep, Nakayama Kinen

One of two likely Japanese entrants in the Dubai World Cup, Victoire Pisa sat well off the pace and ran on to win the Nakayama Kinen (G2) over nine furlongs on turf, Sunday.  Along with champion turf mare Buena Vista, Victoire Pisa is expected for the $10 million race over the Tapeta.  Transcend, another Japanese [...]

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Feb
27
2011

Alnajim Almodeea wins King Abdulaziz Cup

A 3-year-old by Exchange Rate, Alnajim Almodeea won the King Abdulaziz Cup (G1), the richest race in Saudi Arabia, on Friday.  Under Johnny Murtagh, Alnajim Almodeea made most of the running in the one-turn mile and lasted over stablemate Anaaf in a stretch-long duel.  Anaaf traveled wide and certainly lost more ground than the narrow [...]

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Feb
27
2011

Selections for Sunday’s races at Abu Dhabi (27 Feb)

Below are our selections for Sunday’s fixture at Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi – February 27, 2011 Race # Horse 1 15 AF Sataah 2 1 AF Qa’ed 3 14 Dallonni 4 2 BH Fatan 5 1 Tenor Des Vialettes 6 3 Too Much Trouble Abu Dhabi stats season-to-date: 72 selections – 15 first, 14 second, [...]

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Feb
26
2011

Recapping DIRC Night 8

While it is a busy week of racing in Dubai, let’s take a look back at our thoughts from the eighth night of the 2011 Dubai International Racing Carnival, as always, in no particular order (except the first one). 1.  What was Christophe Soumillon thinking?  For the second time this season, a questionable ride served [...]

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Feb
26
2011

Sharjah selections for Saturday (26 Feb)

Below are the selections for Saturday’s fixture at Sharjah. Sharjah – February 26, 2011 Race # Horse 1 6 RS Fancy Dancer 2 5 Barolo 3 2 Pirate’s Song 4 3 Fantastique MHF 5 1 Treachery 6 7 Mayyar W’rsan 7 16 Al Garhoud Sharjah selections season-to-date: 20 selections – 4 first, 3 second, 2 [...]

By PatCummings | Posted in Sharjah Tips | Comments (0)
Feb
25
2011

Jebel Ali selections for Friday (25 Feb)

Below are the selections for Friday’s card at Jebel Ali Jebel Ali – February 25, 2011 Race # Horse 1 6 MH Al Wadi 2 10 Kala Kanta 3 8 Golden Shaheen 4 10 He’sminenotyours 5 11 Mysterious Secret 6 12 Aqmaar Jebel Ali stats season-to-date: 48 selections – 14 first, 7 second, 5 third [...]

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Feb
25
2011

Joshua Tree uproots Qatar International Cup

The Dubai Sheema Classic (G1) looks a likely next stop for former Ballydoyle charge Joshua Tree, who took Thursday’s Qatar International Cup by 2.5 lengths over Amico Mio and old stablemate Beethoven.  Now trained by Ibrahim Al Malki and ridden by Adrie De Vries, the victory was a reversal from previous preps.  Joshua Tree made all of the [...]

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Feb
25
2011

3YOs take turn in Saudi Arabia’s richest race

While the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup (G1) is often recognized internationally as the most prestigious event on the Saudi racing calendar, the King Abdulaziz Cup (G1) for 3-year-olds holds that title amongst the domestic audience.  With a purse of 400,000 Saudi Riyals, richest in the land, this 1,600 metres event is the [...]

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Feb
24
2011

Recapping picks for Thursday’s card at Meydan (24 Feb)

    Pat Cummings Picks     Nick Tammaro Picks Race 1 1st 3 – Yirga Race 1 1st 1 – Hunting Tower   2nd 2 – War Monger   2nd 3 – Yirga   3rd 6 – Wonder Lawn   3rd 5 – Lolamar             Race 2 1st 3 [...]

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Feb
22
2011

2011 Dubai International Racing Carnival – Night 8 selections and analysis

Emirates Racing Association form guide for Thursday’s races at Meydan AmWest Entertainment (US-Style) past performances for Thursday Race 1 – $175,000 Jaguar XF Trophy Handicap (Rated 100+), 2,000 metres, turf While we picked #2 WAR MONGER last week for the first time in his eight runs in the UAE, and he made all the running [...]

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