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Monthly Archives: March 2012

Mar
31
2012

Get updates from Meydan’s parade ring @DubaiRaceNight on Twitter

The 2012 Dubai World Cup day is upon us with magnificent conditions for the races and racegoers.  Sadly, #9 Silver Pond is a non-runner in the Dubai World Cup.  Follow us on Twitter @DubaiRaceNight.  Silver Pond is an unfortunate non-runner in the Dubai World Cup. Our recapped tips, along with those from Nick Tammaro – [...]

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Mar
30
2012

Recapping selections for 2012 Dubai World Cup

Pat Cummings Picks Nick Tammaro Picks Race 1 1st 6 – Seraphin Du Paon Race 1 1st 1 – Nieshan 2nd 1 – Nieshan 2nd 6 – Seraphin Du Paon 3rd 10 – Sahib Du Clos 3rd 12 – Timadit Al Mels Race 2 1st 4 – African Story*** Race 2 1st 4 – African [...]

By PatCummings | Posted in Meydan Tips and Race Analysis | Comments (1)
Mar
30
2012

Videos from Thursday’s trackwork in Dubai

Posted below are today’s videos from trackwork, courtesy of Simon Burgess from Thoroughmedia. Herman Brown will send a bevy of contenders postward. Caspar Fownes trained Lucky Nine in Hong Kong, and will get a shot on Tapeta. Paul Messara trains our tip in the Al Quoz Sprint, Ortensia. If the confidence doesn’t come through, make [...]

By PatCummings | Posted in Dubai World Cup Trackwork | Comments (1)
Mar
29
2012

2012 Dubai World Cup Analysis and Selections

Below is our analysis of the 2012 Dubai World Cup programme, the 17th edition of the world’s richest day of racing. It doesn’t get much better than this. Need a form guide/past performances, check the links below. CLICK HERE for the Emirates Racing Association Form Guide CLICK HERE for the US-style past performances, courtesy of AmWest [...]

By PatCummings | Posted in Meydan Tips and Race Analysis | Comments (6)
Mar
28
2012

Videos from Wednesday’s trackwork at Meydan

Once again, Simon Burgess from Thoroughmedia brings us the best from trackside at Meydan. Chantal Sutherland looks ahead at being the first woman to ride the world’s richest race. Hayley Turner could have her say, though, being the first woman to win on the World Cup programme if she gets it done on Margot Did [...]

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Mar
28
2012

Royal Delta, Eishin Flash dazzle on Wednesday

The Breeders’ Cup Ladies’ Classic winner, Royal Delta, looked phenomenal in Dubai on Wednesday. She has the same look she did before her big win at Churchill Downs in November, and was just striking today when on the Tapeta.  As always, our thanks to Cedric Lane for the photos.  These and others are available for [...]

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Mar
27
2012

Patrick Shaw talks Rocket Man, Hong Kong chances sound-off

The trainer of the 2011 Dubai Golden Shaheen winner, Patrick Shaw reflects on the status of the Singapore Flash, hoping to repeat the feat.  Simon Burgess of ThoroughMedia has the interviews below Derek Cruz, trainer of 2010 Al Quoz Sprint winner Joy And Fun sounds-off on the chances of a memorable, but delayed repeat. One [...]

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Mar
27
2012

Cumani still searching for Presvis answers

The winner of the 2011 Dubai Duty Free, Presvis is now eight, but still looks great, according to trainer Luca Cumani. The lack of pace in his two 2012 starts in Dubai have kept Presvis from showing his late gallop.  Watch the video of his last race, the Jebel Hatta (G1) below and take a [...]

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Mar
27
2012

Baffert has heart attack in Dubai, resting well

Trainer Bob Baffert suffered a heart attack in Dubai early Monday and is resting comfortably in a UAE hospital.  The trainer of Game On Dude and The Factor, going in this year’s Dubai World Cup and Dubai Golden Shaheen, respectively, has had plenty of success in the UAE before, winning the world’s richest race with [...]

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Mar
27
2012

Kerrin McEvoy back in Dubai with high hopes

Kerrin McEvoy is no stranger to Dubai, but he’s back with some big mounts on Saturday.  Well-prepared, he caught up with Geoffrey Riddle.

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