A report received by DubaiRaceNight.com from visitors to his barn this morning indicate Gio Ponti, fourth in the 2010 Dubai World Cup beaten less than two lengths, may suffer from a similar fate as Kinsale King, already a defection from the 2011 Dubai Golden Shaheen. Sharing a barn with Kinsale King, DubaiRaceNight.com was told that Gio Ponti’s eye was heavily swollen earlier today, [...]
Kinsale King, winner of the 2010 Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1), will be scratched by trainer Carl O’Callaghan in his repeated bid. “His legs are all blown up, he seems to have had an allergic reaction to something, maybe a [insect] bite” the Irish-born trainer reported to DubaiRaceNight.com. “Everyone is here and we’re disappointed but all [...]
Ramon Dominguez is back riding GIO PONTI for the Dubai World Cup and partners I WANT REVENGE in the Godolphin Mile. He graciously gives his insight on both, and hopes to go a bit better in the 2011 edition after a fourth in the $10 million race.
You won’t find many horses getting as much play from their trainer as Hong Kong-based John Moore has with SUNNY KING. He is incredibly bullish on his chances in the Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1), and that is with another runner in the race (DIM SUM). With the pace likely to be as strong as it [...]
After scoring the 2010 Dubai Sheema Classic (G1) with Dar Re Mi, trainer John Gosden has brings TAZEEZ to the race with similar preparation and a big chance. UTLEY, last seen at the Breeders’ Cup in November, goes first up in the UAE Derby (G2) and has gone well on the Tapeta so far.
ERA commentator Terry Spargo takes a glance back at the 2011 Dubai International Racing Carnival and looks ahead to his top tips in the big races, plus offers his greatest memories from the world’s richest night of racing. While below that, CEO of the Dubai Racing Club, Frank Gabriel, lends his perspective.
While there is much noise in the background, listen up to trainer Lucky Houdalakis on the chances of his runner, probably one of the biggest favorites ont he day, JJ THE JET PLANE in the Al Quoz Sprint (G2). JJ worked this morning, blowing out three furlongs in 35.1, giving him a good bit of [...]
Ahmed Ajtebi, top rider for Godolphin trainer Mahmoud Al Zarooni, chimes in with his top chance for the 2011 Dubai World Cup meeting. Saeed bin Suroor adds some of his thoughts as well in the videos below, shot amidst the noisy Meydan theatre lobby.
Long time rider for Mike De Kock, jockey Kevin Shea has four monumental chances on Dubai World Cup night. Having just missed in the 2010 Dubai World Cup (G1) when a fraction of a second late behind Gloria De Campeao, Shea is anxious for another chance. He’ll ride GOLDEN SWORD in the Dubai World Cup, and [...]
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Leandro Mora has made many trips to Dubai, with widely varying degrees of success, as an assistant for Doug O’Neill. This year, they bring QUICK ENOUGH for the 2011 Al Quoz Sprint (G2) over the straight 1,000 metres trip. Mora is hopeful for a big run.