2011 Al Quoz Sprint (G2) winner JJ The Jet Plane is returning to South Africa to recover from a training injury suffered in Dubai, forcing a cancellation of his globetrotting campaign. The Racing Post has the full story. The son of Jet Master was on track for a tilt at the KrisFlyer International Sprint (G1) [...]
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 [...]
Laurie Laxon trains Dubai Duty Free (G1) chance Better Than Ever, a winner of 14 starts from 15 races. He set a course record over the Polytrack at Kranji last time out, and has otherwise toyed with his competition save one event, which Laxon discusses in our interview below. He trained Hoeberg to finish third [...]
The morning started with a thick coat of fog shrouding the glistening facade of Meydan, so much so you could barely see a metre ahead on the ride to the racecourse which, for most of the media, commenced at 6:00 A.M. Many of the Japanese runners took to the course around this time and looked [...]
By PatCummings
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Posted in Dubai World Cup Trackwork
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Also tagged Beauty Flash, Buena Vista, Dubai Duty Free, Dubai Golden Shaheen, Dubai Sheema Classic, Dubai World Cup, Euroears, Gio Ponti, JJ The Jet Plane, Quick Enough, Rulership, Sunny King, UAE Derby, Victoire Pisa
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Somewhat surprisingly, the posts were drawn for the four thoroughbred races preceeding the top Group 1 races, which will be fully drawn on Wednesday afternoon in a function at Meydan. The odds quoted below are DubaiRaceNight.com’s projected morning, or opening, line based on our analysis of the races. Al Quoz Sprint (G2) UAE Derby [...]
A champion from Singapore, most have never heard of, could make big waves in Dubai when Better Than Ever brings a record of 14 wins from 15 starts to the Dubai Duty Free (G1). After a stuttering start to the Polytrack Mile Championship on Sunday, the gallant son of French Deputy settled in a non-traditional [...]
Off since his 100-1 win in the Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes, Sole Power will make his return over the 1,000 metres of the Al Quoz Sprint (G2). Click HERE for more on the Sole Power from Press Association. WATCH the Nunthorpe on YouTube.
The 2010 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G2) winner Chamberlain Bridge will go to Dubai off a win in Saturday’s Rail Splitter Stakes (Listed) at Sam Houston Race Park in Texas. Arguably a workout short of where trainer Bret Calhoun wanted his gelding, Chamberlain Bridge broke well and settled off a speed duel then accelerated wide [...]
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 [...]
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Posted in Meydan Tips and Race Analysis
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Also tagged Ahmed Ajtebi, 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 well-accomplished Chamberlain Bridge could end up at the Al Quoz Sprint (G2) in March after a February prep at the Fair Grounds in New Orleans. Trainer Bret Calhoun’s gelding will be seven, but the son of War Chant has shown few signs of letting up. The win in the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint was [...]