Let’s run down our thoughts on the third night of the 2011 Dubai International Racing Carnival…in no particular order: 1. The “local trainer” run is simply amazing. Between Mike De Kock, Mahmood Al Zarooni, Saeed bin Suroor, and Ali Rashid Al Raihe, they have won 17 of the 22 thoroughbred races. Perhaps the reason for [...]
By PatCummings
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Posted in Meydan Tips and Race Analysis
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Also tagged Al Quoz Sprint, Al Rashidiya, Ali Rashid Al Raihe, City Style, DRC Gold Cup, Dubai horse racing, Dubai International Racing Carnival, Dubai racing, Frankie Dettori, Happy Dubai, Herman Brown, Irish Flame, Lost In The Moment, Luca Cumani, Mahmood Al Zarooni, Maktoum Challenge, Mickael Barzalona, Mike de Kock, Presvis, Raihana, UAE 1000 Guineas, UAE Oaks, Whispering Gallery, Xavier Nakkachdji
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The National’s Jonny Beardsell sits down with Emirati jockey Ahmed Ajtebi at his home in Newmarket to discuss family, racing, Sheikh Mohammed, and more. CLICK HERE for the full story.
Amith Passela from The National profiles Saeed Al Mazrooie, an Emirati hoping to make it as a jockey, and following the same path as the incredibly successful Ahmed Ajtebi. Click HERE for the full story.
Ready or not, Godolphin’s newest trainer will make his first start in the United Kingdom when Carnival graduate Black Snowflake makes a scheduled start Wednesday at Newmarket. Al Zarooni was successful with his first starter when Calming Influence landed the Godolphin Mile (G2) in a mild upset on Dubai World Cup night. Ahmed Ajtebi is [...]
1. DUBAI INTERNATIONAL RACING CARNIVAL If it is not yet obvious – it better be…you almost have to be in it to win it. The Dubai International Racing Carnival claimed four of the eight winners on Dubai World Cup night as graduates and 15 of the 24 horses who finished in the top three of [...]
By PatCummings
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Posted in Perspectives
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Also tagged Al Quoz Sprint, Allybar, Carl O'Callaghan, DIRC, Dubai Duty Free, Dubai horse racing, Dubai International Racing Carnival, Dubai Kahayla Classic, Dubai racing, Dubai World Cup, Gloria De Campeao, Jaafer, Joy And Fun, Kinsale King, Mahmoud Al Zarooni, Michael Dickinson, Rocket Man, Sacred Kingdom, Singapore Turf Club, Tapeta
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John Velazquez, winner of the 2005 Dubai World Cup aboard Roses In May, was named to ride J. Paul Reddam’s Crowded House in the $10 million Dubai World Cup (G1), replacing Jamie Spencer. Trainer Brian Meehan, on his website, noted “the World Cup is an American style race run on an American style track and [...]
There was plenty of action on and off the glamorous new racecourse in Dubai this week. Below are some thoughts and news as we prepare for Super Thursday and the Meydan Masters. 1. Ahmed Ajtebi continues his masterful run this season and is my initial pick to land the Meydan Masters – he is just [...]
By PatCummings
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Posted in Perspectives
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Also tagged Antinori, Aspectoflove, Balanchine, Breeders' Cup, Crowded House, Deem, DIRC, Dubai Golden Shaheen, Dubai horse racing, Dubai International Racing Carnival, Dubai racing, Frankie Dettori, Good Control, Jamie Spencer, Kuwait, Leahurst, Lucky Find, Macau, Meydan, Meydan Masters, Mickael Barzalona, Midshipman, Rashed Bouresly, Saeed bin Suroor, Star Crowned, Ted Durcan, Zirconeum
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1. How about that Al Fahidi Fort (G2)? The photo finish is posted below. Both #3 BANKABLE and #11 IMBONGI flashed home in front of a surprising hot early pace while rising star #5 IBN BATTUTA slalomed through the field to come close at the end. What was remarkable about this particular race was the [...]
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Posted in Perspectives
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Also tagged Al Arab, Allybar, Bankable, Barbecue Eddie, Doug Watson, Dubai horse racing, Dubai racing, Eagle Mountain, Green Coast, Ibn Battuta, Imbongi, Meydan, Roman's Run, Skysurfers
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Leslie Wilson from the Gulf News reports Ahmad Ajtebi is back and ready to go after falling from Desuetude on Thursday’s opening night at Meydan. Click HERE for the full story.
The Dubai Racing Club has announced its March 5 card will include the introduction of the Meydan Masters jockey challenge, a unique variation on global jockey challenges that have taken place around the world. In Dubai, an invitation to the Masters is determined upon winning: take down a major international race, and you qualify for [...]
By PatCummings
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Posted in Future Plans
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Also tagged Aaron Gryder, Calvin Borel, Christophe Lemaire, Corey Brown, Dubai horse racing, Dubai International Racing Carnival, Dubai racing, Dubai Racing Club, Frankie Dettori, John Murtagh, Meydan Masters, Mike Smith, Norohiro Yokoyama, Olivier Peslier, Ryan Moore, Ted Durcan, Zabeel Mile
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