Trainer Mike de Kock confirmed to DubaiRaceNight.com today the immediate plan for some of his stable’s top stars. Next week, deKock expects to put both Bold Silvano, winner of the 2011 Maktoum Challenge Round 2 (G3), and Master of Hounds, second in the 2012 Maktoum Challenge Round 1 (G3), back on course. Bold Silvano, off [...]
Bold Silvano, winner of the 2011 Maktoum Challenge – R2 (G3) at Meydan, and the 2010 Vodacom Durban July (G1), is doing well in Newmarket for the Mike deKock yard and will be pointed for the big prize at the 2012 Dubai World Cup (G1). Pictured below with assistant trainer Steven Jell, Bold Silvano’s condition [...]
A field of 19 have been declared for next Saturday’s Vodacom Durban July (G1), the premier race in South Africa. Dubai racing has played host to many former contestants of the Durban July, most recently Bold Silvano, Zirconeum, and Our Giant all raced for Mike De Kock during the 2011 Dubai International Racing Carnival. This [...]
Geoffrey Riddle’s Wednesday story from The National confirms that Mike De Kock plans to send some top Carnival contenders to Europe with eyes on Newmarket’s July meeting, then the US for Arlington’s big summer festival, and potentially even November’s Breeders’ Cup at Churchill Downs before a return to Hong Kong. Among the expected shippers include [...]
One of the likely favorites for the 2011 Dubai World Cup, Bold Silvano will miss the 2011 Dubai World Cup (G1) after he “tweaked or pulled something” according to trainer Mike De Kock. Jason Ford of the Racing Post has the story. As a result, Golden Sword, previously moved to the Dubai Sheema Classic, will [...]
We are still six weeks out from the big week in Dubai leading to the world’s richest race. Let’s grab the crystal ball and look into the future at the potential field of 14 to face starter Shane Ryan for $10 million over ten furlongs. Our prediction of the field is based on recent performances, [...]
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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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Posted in Meydan Tips and Race Analysis
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Mike De Kock trainees Bold Silvano and Irish Flame were rewarded for their strong 2010 campaigns with accolades from South Africa’s racing industry at that country’s annual Equus Awards. Irish Flame, second in the Vodacom Durban July (G1), and the winner of several top tier races was named Horse of the Year. Bold Silvano, winner [...]
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Posted in Future Plans, Racing News
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Also tagged Dubai horse racing, Dubai racing, Dubai World Cup, Emirates Airline, Equus Awards, Here To Win, Irish Flame, Mahbooba, Meydan, Mike de Kock, Vodacom Durban July
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Mike De Kock-trainee Bold Silvano landed the 2010 Vodacom Durban July (G1) on Saturday at Grayville over stable companion Irish Flame, sending the Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum-owned colt to the winner’s enclosure. The win was DeKock’s third in South Africa’s most prestigious race and the first for Sheikh Mohammed, a partnership that has stormed Dubai [...]
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Also tagged Anthony Delpech, Asiatic Boy, Dubai horse betting, Dubai horse racing, Dubai racing, Grayville, Honour Devil, Imbongi, Irish Flame, Meydan, Mike de Kock, Musir, Raihana, Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum, UAE Derby, Vodacom Durban July
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