News from Annemarie O’Brien via Twitter confirmed that So You Think will be entered for the Dubai World Cup this week when initial nominations are due for the eight race programme. Read more from the Racing Post. Hundreds, potentially even thousands of horses will be nominated in this first, free stage, but the pronouncement of [...]
A close third in last year’s Al Quoz Sprint (G2), Singapore-based Better Be The One gets his final work in on Sunday at Kranji before heading to Dubai with eyes on a better finish in the newly upgraded affair, and also a Carnival start or two before that. Michael Lee has more from Singapore HERE. [...]
With a strong start to his career, the vision of the future was bright for Red Duke before petering out to end 2011. Now, he has been pointed to the UAE Derby (G2) on the Dubai World Cup programme and will be aimed at the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket following, according to this report today.
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates – Seven months ago, Italian jockey Mirco Demuro landed a massive, emotional career tally when taking the $10 million Dubai World Cup with Japanese entrant Victoire Pisa. Just days removed from the tsunami that ravaged the Japan’s northeastern shores, and the psyche of millions more, Demuro’s underrated, but masterful ride [...]
While the attached news story is from earlier in December, we thought it worth repeating since most other outlets seemed not to carry the news that Singapore-based trainer Steven Burridge is sending four for the 2012 Dubai World Cup Carnival which tips off Thursday 5 January. Craig Brennan from the Singapore Turf Club has the [...]
Group 1 winner Planteur is now with trainer Marco Botti and has been given a Dubai World Cup goal for his new connections. Read more about the addition from The National.
With another dazzling win on his CV when landing the Arima Kinen, Orfevre actually surprised his own trainer, and is now being considered for the 2012 Dubai World Cup. Get the full story with comments from the Japan Times.
Top Uruguayan 3-year-old Boby Di Job has been sold to Qatari interests and will be trained by Mike DeKock for the 2012 Dubai World Cup Carnival, the Racing Post reported today. Get the full story HERE. Below are two recent dominating performances, one from June when landing the Gran Premio Polla de Potrillas (G2) and [...]
The prestigious Northern Farm purchased Balada Sale, an Argentine dual classic winner, with an aim on the Dubai World Cup Carnival that commences on 5 January. The daughter of Not For Sale took both the Argentine Oaks and 1,000 Guineas most recently. Videos of both races are posted below. Argentine Oaks (G1) – Balada Sale [...]
Dance And Dance, who ended his season in North America with two tough defeats, will give Ed Vaughan a chance at the 2012 Dubai World Cup Carnival, as he reported on his website. The first edition of the Maktoum Challenge is up first. Read more from his site.