A host of 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival and Dubai World Cup participants are slated to appear at the Royal Ascot meeting next week. Twelve horses hold entries for the first race of the meet, the Queen Anne Stakes (G1) over the straight mile, with 2010 Godolphin Mile (G2) winner, Calming Influence, amongst them. 2010 [...]
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Also tagged Al Rashidiya, Alexandros, Allybar, Calming Influence, Cavalryman, Dubai Duty Free, Dubai Golden Shaheen, Dubai Sheema Classic, Dubai World Cup, Gloria De Campeao, Godolphin Mile, Goldikova, Kinsale King, Luca Cumani, Paco Boy, Presvis, Prince of Wales's Stakes, Queen Anne Stakes, Twice Over
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The winner of the 2010 Burj Nahaar (G3), Cat Junior is unlikely to make a scheduled start in the Hong Kong Champions Mile (G1) this weekend as a result of the Icelandic volcano eruption clogging air travel. As a result, Brian Meehan has given his charge an entry in the Bet365 Mile at Sandown. Click [...]
Presvis, the 2009 winner of the Audemars Piguet QE II Cup, will have some company from Dubai when attempting the repeat. Lizard’s Desire, the nipped second from the 2010 Dubai World Cup, will join Presvis for the 10-furlong turf event while Brian Meehan trainee Cat Junior is set for the Champions Mile. Lackluster in the Godolphin [...]
While the hopes having some Dubai World Cup meeting contenders in Sunday’s Prix d’la Arc De Triomphe (G1) fell through when Spanish Moon, second in the Dubai Sheema Classic (G1), was declared earlier this week, the weekend has a host of Dubai International Racing Carnival graduates. Saturday’s Longchamp card is highlighted by the Total Prix [...]
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Also tagged Aidan O'Brien, Balius, Balthazaar's Gift, Big Robert, Breeders' Cup Classic, Calrissian, Daniel Wildenstein, Diamond Stakes, Dubai International Racing Carnival, Dundalk, Fiery Lad, Kachgai, Lord Admiral, Mariol, Mastercraftsman, Nad al Sheba, Newbury, Prix Dollar, Prix Foret, Spanish Moon
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Richard Hannon declared last week that J J The Jet Plane would get a break following a lackluster last-place performance in the Betfred Sprint Cup (G1) at Haydock. Now, he’s backing up the gelded son of Jet Master into Saturday’s Starlit Stakes (Listed) at Goodwood. The six-furlong sprint will mark the first time J J [...]
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Also tagged Beaver Patrol, Beckermet, Betfred Sprint Cup, Bon Spiel, Bound By Honour, Chester, Doncaster, Doubnov, Goodwood, J J The Jet Plane, Jet Master, Noble Citizen, RacingPost, Richard Hannon, Swop, Traffic Guard, Windsor
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