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Monthly Archives: June 2012

Jun
27
2012

Wright previews the DeKock team in isolation

For the Racing Post, and writing from Mauritius, Howard Wright reviews the full quarantine gang in the island nation for trainer Mike deKock.  Read the full story.

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Jun
23
2012

Dandy Boy demolishes Wokingham at Royal Ascot

While HRH Princess Haya saw three horses in her colours booted home at the 2012 Royal Ascot meeting, the longshot score in the Wokingham of 2011 Dubai World Cup Carnival winner Dandy Boy was definitely a highlight for the followers of racing in the UAE.  Trained by David Marnane and ridden by Patrick Dobbs, Dandy [...]

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Jun
21
2012

Tammaro: “Dubai bounce nothing more than a myth”

American blogger and tipster Nick Tammaro, who also provides tips for this site during the Dubai World Cup Carnival season, grew exasperated with the repeated grumbles amongst some in the US racing community that trips to Dubai took something extra out of American chances in the race. “The thought that sending a horse to Dubai [...]

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Jun
21
2012

Colour Vision wins the 2012 Ascot Gold Cup

It got a bit rough in the final stages, but Godolphin managed a 1-2 sweep of the Ascot Gold Cup as Colour Vision, with Frankie Dettori, bested Dubai Gold Cup (G3) winner Opinion Poll, ridden by Mickael Barzalona, by a half-length.  The two met in the stewards’ room after the race, which was under a [...]

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Jun
18
2012

Royal Ascot begins with plenty of Dubai promise

The 2012 royal meeting at Ascot gets underway tomorrow, and over the next five days, Dubai World Cup and Carnival form will be tested with regularity.  Seven of the 15 runners from the 2012 Al Quoz Sprint (G1) will take their places in a field of 23, headlined by winner Ortensia, who went straight to [...]

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Jun
16
2012

Listening to trainers in advance of Royal Ascot

Well, the eyes of the racing world will be on Ascot for the annual royal meeting next week.  Our friends at Thoroughmedia catch up with some of the connections, including Peter Moody (Black Caviar), Fawzi Nass (trainer of Dubai Golden Shaheen winner Krypton Factor), and many others. Peter Moody (Black Caviar) Lord Teddy Grimthorpe, racing [...]

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Jun
13
2012

Ortensia’s training in UK as progressive as it gets

Writer Geoffrey Riddle offers a stellar piece on trainer Paul Messara’s preparation of Ortensia, the 2012 Al Quoz Sprint (G1) winner, involving the many intricacies of her training in Australia, the UAE, and now the UK.  Read the full column HERE, from The National.

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Jun
13
2012

2013 Dubai World Cup set for 30 March; 46 meetings held in UAE for 2012-2013 season

The 2013 Dubai World Cup was confirmed for 30 March after an announcement today from the Emirates Racing Authority.  The 18th running of the world’s richest race will once again be sponsored by Emirates Airline, topping 46 days of racing are scheduled for the 2012-2013 season. The season begins with the first of 11 Friday [...]

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Jun
11
2012

Mutahadee collapses, dies, during routine Ireland gallop

The most progressive runner of the 2012 Dubai racing season, Mutahadee, collapsed and died during a routine gallop this morning in Ireland.  After spending the winter in Dubai with Mike deKock, he was in Ireland with Tommy Stack’s yard preparing for a later season campaign. “We are very sad to report that Mutahadee has died [...]

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Jun
11
2012

Opinion Poll ready for Ascot Gold Cup rematch

Winner of the Dubai Gold Cup (G3), and more recently the Henry II Stakes (G3), Opinion Poll, who thrives on racing, is due to engage Ballydoyle’s Fame And Glory for another shot at the stayers classic at the royal meeting.  Leslie Wilson Jr. of Gulf News has more.

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