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Gio Ponti due back from Dubai World Cup with June start in Manhattan

Trainer Christophe Clement reported that Gio Ponti, fourth home under a wide trip in the 2010 Dubai World Cup (G1) is on track for his scheduled return in the Manhattan Handicap on June 5.  Clement noted that there have been a few bumps along the way in preparing for the race, but that the Eclipse [...]

Lure of Dubai stings Breeders’ Cup: Gitano Hernando skips Classic to prepare for 2010 Dubai World Cup

A potential flagship moment in Dubai racing was announced on Tuesday when the Daily Racing Form reported recent longshot winner of the Goodwood Stakes (G1), Gitano Hernando, will skip the $5,000,000 Breeders’ Cup Classic to prepare for the $10,000,000 Dubai World Cup (G1).  This is, essentially, the first published occasion in which the sky-high purses [...]

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 [...]