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Monthly Archives: November 2011

Nov
30
2011

Another tripleheader to dominate UAE racing weekend

Racing at Jebel Ali, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi will have UAE racing enthusiasts busy once again as the action gets going in western Dubai on Friday afternoon with a six-race fixture.  The card is headlined by two co-features, a AED120,000 conditions event for sprinters over 1,000 metres, featuring 2011 Jebel Ali Sprint winner Spin Cycle, [...]

By PatCummings | Posted in Jebel Ali Tips | Comments (0)
Nov
29
2011

Sepoy and Helmet lead Godolphin’s Australian invasion for World Cup

Top Aussie sprinter Sepoy (as opposed to champion sprinter Black Caviar) has been given Dubai Golden Shaheen target, while Helmet will be aimed at the UAE Derby, reports indicated today. A horse wearing the Godolphin blue has never won their premier sprint race. They landed last year’s Derby courtesy of Khawlah. Both horses will remain [...]

By PatCummings | Posted in Racing News | Comments (1)
Nov
29
2011

Reviewing the Japan Cup

Buena Vista, a two-time visitor to Dubai, earned her rightfully deserved win in Sunday’s Japan Cup.  Watch the replay below.  2011 Dubai World Cup winner Victoire Pisa, making his first start since the emotional victory, did very little running and finished 13th of 16.

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Nov
26
2011

Dubai World Cup winner v. Arc winner v. Rest of Japan

The Dubai World Cup champion, Victoire Pisa, makes his first start since the emotional $10 million win while the progressive, impressive Danedream goes for a sweep of the most prestigious 12-furlong turf races to end the season.  Meanwhile, 14 others, including Jaguar Mail, Hiruno d’Amour, Buena Vista, and others contest the big race.  SportingLife looks [...]

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Nov
26
2011

Selvaratnam and Doyle pair up for Meydan treble

While representing the main interests from Jebel Ali, trainer Dhruba Selvaratnam and jockey James Doyle teamed for a Meydan treble, with all winners scoring for Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.  All three winners were coming off long layoffs, with Mortbet, Canwinn, and Doon Kalal making their first starts in 259, 252, and 429 days, [...]

By PatCummings | Posted in Meydan Tips and Race Analysis | Comments (0)
Nov
25
2011

26-27 November – Sharjah and Abu Dhabi tips

Sharjah – November 26 Race # Horse 1 2 AF Tokoos 2 16 Maisah Al Reef 3 1 Al Garhoud 4 2 Florentine Ruler 5 10 SNF Maher 6 6 Gulf Of Gold 7 1 Fantastique MHF Abu Dhabi – November 27 Race # Horse 1 8 Fazza 2 16 Zman Al Ajayib 3 5 [...]

By PatCummings | Posted in Abu Dhabi Tips, Sharjah Tips | Comments (0)
Nov
23
2011

25 November – Meydan Tips and Analysis

The second night of racing this season at Meydan offers a competitive card of six races sponsored by Al Basti Equiworld, led off with a purebred Arabians event and headlined by the fourth race, an open conditions event that’s drawn a field of 11. In the opener for Arabians, we tip #5 NASEEM AL REEF, [...]

By PatCummings | Posted in Meydan Tips and Race Analysis | Comments (2)
Nov
21
2011

Victoire Pisa set for return in Japan Cup

The 2011 Dubai World Cup (G1) winner Victoire Pisa is set for his long-awaited return in what is likely his last, or next-to-last career race in Sunday’s Japan Cup (G1).  A field of 18 are expected in Tokyo, which includes 11 Grade/Group 1 winners, and four international shippers.  Danedream, the runaway, record-setting winner of the [...]

By PatCummings | Posted in Racing News | Tagged , , , , | Comments (2)
Nov
19
2011

Snow Fairy aimed for Dubai Sheema Classic

Failing to make the 2011 edition of the Dubai Sheema Classic, the mare is in line for a tilt at the 2012 edition, according to comments from trainer Ed Dunlop from The National.  While part of the column takes note of some horses taken from Dunlop by Rabbah Bloodstock, the remarks regarding Anamoine Ltd.’s mare [...]

By PatCummings | Posted in Future Plans | Tagged , , , | Comments (2)
Nov
19
2011

20 November – Abu Dhabi Selections

Posted below are the tips for Sunday’s card at Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club.  For more tips, visit ComeRacingUAE.com and compare the tipsters, including DubaiRaceNight.com. Abu Dhabi season-to-date: 12 selections – 1 win, 4 seconds, 0 thirds 2011-2012 UAE season-to-date: 30 selections - 7 wins, 7 seconds, 4 thirds (23% win, 60% top 3) Abu Dhabi – [...]

By PatCummings | Posted in Abu Dhabi Tips | Comments (0)