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Tag Archives: Al Shindagha Sprint

Feb
04
2011

Reviewing DIRC Night 4

Well that was exciting, no?  Once again, in no particular order, here are our thoughts on the fourth night of the 2011 Dubai International Racing Carnival. 1.  Bold Silvano’s performance in the Maktoum Challenge – R2 (G3) was one of the most impressive, if not THE most impressive, on the Tapeta in the short history [...]

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Jan
22
2010

Crisford outlines some Godolphin Carnival plans

Michele MacDonald, writing for US-based Bloodhorse, spoke with Godolphin racing manager Simon Crisford about the operation’s former American-based runners and their likely places at the 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival. Summarizing the various runners, it appears as though Godolphin is pleased with Midshipman, the 2008 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) winner who suffered an injury last [...]

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Dec
21
2009

DRN Commentary: Doubtful of Golden Shaheen change

Within the last week, the UK-based Racing Post and the USA’s Daily Racing Form have published stories pondering the possible shift of the Dubai Golden Shaheen from the dirt/all-weather surface of its past/present to grass.  Today, an article published in the Melbourne Herald Sun indicated that Anthony Cummings sprinter Turffontein is hoping for an invitation [...]

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Jul
06
2009

Big City Man reported dead following workout

Big City Man, winner of the 2009 Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) died this week following a workout at Hollywood Park in California, reported his former assistant trainer Stephane Chevalier, via Facebook.  Chevalier is an assistant trainer for Jerry Barton, based in Saudi Arabia, training for the private stables of Prince Sultan Al Kabeer and King Abdullah [...]

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Jan
08
2009

Big City Man big in his return to racing

Well, I wrote of the potential return of Big City Man on the last night of the Winter Racing Carnival and all he did was manage a nearly four-length victory over some decent sprinting company.  He improves his lifetime mark to four wins from five starts and is a likely early contender for the Dubai [...]

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Jan
03
2009

Gayego to Godolphin for Golden Shaheen

2008 Arkansas Derby winner Gayego has thrived sprinting recently and is now likely to be Godolphin’s representative in the $2 million Dubai Golden Shaheen.  Jason Shandler from Bloodhorse has more on the purchase and future of Gayego.    This marks the second consecutive year that Godolphin has purchased a top American sprinter with the intent of [...]

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