Campanologist, winner of the 2010 Dubai City of Gold (G2), drew barrier eight for the Bosphorus Cup (G2) at Veliefendi on Sunday, part of the Istanbul International Racing Festival. Frankie Dettori will carry the blue silks of Godolphin for the ride in the race over 2,400 metres. Luca Cumani trainee Afsare, along with multiple Carnival [...]
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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Also tagged Al Shindagha Sprint, Balanchine, Ben Cecil, Big City Man, Bold Silvano, Crowded House, Dubai horse racing, Dubai World Cup, Dubai World Cup favorite, Dynamic Blitz, Ferneley, Firebreak Stakes, Gitano Hernando, Irish Flame, Mahbooba, Maktoum Challenge, Meydan, Mike de Kock, My Central, River Jetez, Shimmering Moment, UAE 1000 Guineas, UAE 2000 Guineas, UAE Derby, Vodacom Durban July
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A close and hard luck second to Dar Re Mi in the 2010 Dubai Sheema Classic (G1), Buena Vista easily landed the Tenno Sho Autumn (G1) over 17 rivals. Under Christophe Soumillon for the first time, Buena Vista was making her third start following the Sheema Classic, and first since June when second behind eventual [...]
The second home in the 2010 Dubai World Cup (G1), Audemars Piguet Queen Elizabeth II Cup (G1) contender Lizard’s Desire parted company with jockey Jeff Lloyd in trackwork Tuesday, causing a stir at Sha Tin and a swollen ankle for his current rider. Lloyd was preparing the South African-bred in place of Christophe Soumillon who has [...]
On his website, Mike De Kock has named the jockey bookings for his stable’s stars on Dubai World Cup night. Earlier this week, De Kock announced that Shea would have his choice of World Cup mounts as Christophe Soumillon was booked for Vision D’Etat. Both Mr. Brock and Lizard’s Desire are dual Carnival winners, and Shea opted for [...]
As Olivier Peslier is booked to ride Vision D’Etat in next Saturday’s Dubai World Cup (G1), one of Meydan’s leading riders, Christophe Soumillon, will get the mount on the flashy Red Desire. As a result, Mike De Kock will give Kevin Shea the choice of either Lizard’s Desire or Mr. Brock for the big race. [...]
A field of 15 has been assembled for the most prestigious race in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the 200,000SR Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup (G1), also known as the King’s Cup. 2009 winner Muller (Alsaqeer) will attempt a repeat while top contenders Joe Louis (Kharimes) and Amor De Pobre (Shibl Noofa), winner [...]
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Also tagged Alsaqeer, Amor de Pobre, Badr Al Subiah, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup, Dubai horse racing, Dubai International Racing Carnival, Dubai racing, Dubai World Cup, Joe Louis, Kharimes, King's Cup, Lelah Dorak, Muller, Olivier Peslier, Qiyadiyah, Sebastian Madrid, Ted Durcan, Waasemah, Wigberto Ramos
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French and Spanish raced filly Synergy has been retired after suffering a fracture in last week’s Cape Verdi (G3), a race in which she finished third after making most of the running. Soneva, with Christophe Soumillon aboard, was victorious. Trainer Yan Durepaire is quoted in a letter to the owners, De La Fuerte Stud of [...]
Mike De Kock reported Wednesday that Christophe Soumillon was retained by his top owner, Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum, for the 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival, filling a void left by Johnny Murtagh. Soumillon was previously engaged as the main rider for H H The Aga Khan and shared top scores with Dalakhani and [...]