Based on my research of horses who have returned to the races following runs at the Dubai International Racing Carnival, I’ve yet to encounter anyone who has won twice. Presvis came closest when second in the Singapore International Airlines Cup two weeks ago. Godolphin’s Asset will attempt to become the first of the year. On [...]
After a fifth place finish in the Godolphin Mile (G2), Brave Tin Soldier will make his American debut on Monday at Belmont Park. Formerly with Mike De Kock, the son of Storm Cat is now listed as being owned and trained by Kiaran McLaughlin and will be one of six traveling in an allowance race [...]
In my three years of tracking the Dubai International Racing Carnival and doing research from years past as well, I can not recall a previous occasion where nine races were carded. Welcome to the growing popularity of the DIRC. Overflow fields mark several of the races on DIRC Night 2, sponsored by Al Tayer Motors. [...]
A whole host of possible Japanese-based DIRC contenders was reported by the Emirates Racing Authority on Sunday, headlined by Vodka (fourth in the 2008 Dubai Duty Free, pictured below) and Casino Drive. While Japan has had success on Dubai World Cup night, their participation at the Carnival has been light. This could all change in 2009 according [...]
Seb Vance, PR director for the Dubai Racing Club, gives Attheraces.com his best ten to keep an eye on for the pending Carnival. View the story here.
Click here for the Emirates Racing Association’s past performances for Thursday’s opening of the Dubai International Racing Carnival. PPs in an American format are traditionally available on Wednesdays.
Welcome to the Dubai International Racing Carnival. While there are plenty of horses racing with recent form, toss in a host of South American imports who happen to be running off long layoffs and you’ve found the typical early season program at the DIRC. The past performances will be released on Tuesday and you can [...]
One of the most exciting aspects of the Dubai International Racing Carnival is the introduction of new horses to the desert, racing for new connections, hoping to strike gold. One of the most terrifying aspects of the DIRC is to try handicapping the races. Let’s be honest – it’s incredibly difficult. You just don’t know [...]
Earlier this week, Brett Williams reported on some of the classy Dubai International Racing Carnival contenders beginning to stretch their legs locally.
Well, I wrote of the potential return of Big City Man on the last night of the Winter Racing Carnival and all he did was manage a nearly four-length victory over some decent sprinting company. He improves his lifetime mark to four wins from five starts and is a likely early contender for the Dubai [...]