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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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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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Sep
27
2009

Dohasa finds form following three DIRC placings; Indian Blessing wins Gallant Bloom,

After a successful 2009 Dubai International Racing Carnival where 4-year-old gelding Dohasa managed three consecutive placings behind the classy Diana’s Choice, Balthazaar’s Gift, and J J The Jet Plane, the Ger Lyons trainee has reeled off back-to-back wins.  Under Keagan Latham, Dohasa took the Boodles Diamond Trophy over seven furlongs at the Curragh.  The win [...]

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Sep
25
2009

Indian Blessing seeks to regain form at Belmont

In three starts this year, Indian Blessing best finish came in the Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) when she was second to Big City Man.  Winless this year, the 2007 American juvenile filly champion has limited time to make an impact on the racetrack as the breeding shed looms.  Saturday’s Gallant Bloom Handicap (G2) at Belmont Park offers [...]

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Sep
17
2009

Gayego back to six furlongs at Santa Anita

After a gutsy second behind stable companion Two Step Salsa in the Godolphin Mile (G2), Gayego presented a conundrum to the home team when sent back to the United States: sprint short or middle distances?  The son of Gilded Time defeated eventual Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) winner Big City Man when the two hooked-up in [...]

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Aug
16
2009

Mahab Al Shimaal winner Gayego returns Monday

After taking some time to recover from a winter in Dubai, 2009 Mahab Al Shimaal (G3) winner Gayego is scheduled to make his return to the races on Monday at Saratoga in a six furlong allowance race.  Gayego defeated eventual Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) winner Big City Man when taking the Mahab Al Shimaal on the [...]

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Aug
05
2009

Prince Sultan Al Kabeer buys for 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival

Michael Burns of Thoroughbred Times reported that Saudi Prince Sultan Al Kabeer has privately purchased two South American youngsters in to be aimed for the 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival.  Chile’s undefeated champion juvenile filly, Mensajera de la Luz, will join Argentina’s graded placed colt El Amarillista.  Jerry Barton is to train these shippers from [...]

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Jul
07
2009

UPDATE: Big City Man died of strangulated cecum

Details have emerged following the sudden death of Big City Man, winner of the 2009 Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1), after the initial report of his death came on Monday evening, following a comment made by his former trainer, Saudi-based Stephane Chevalier.  Jeff Mullins, who began working Big City Man in early June at his Hollywood [...]

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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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Jun
27
2009

Big City Man in America, on road to Breeders’ Cup

Mike Welsch of the Daily Racing Form revealed the first update regarding Big City Man, winner of the 2009 Dubai Golden Shaheen, since his victory in March.  Formerly with Jerry Barton, Big City Man is now based in California for trainer Jeff Mullins and is being pointed to an eventual start in the Breeders’ Cup [...]

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