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Tag Archives: Dubai Golden Shaheen

Mar
04
2012

Sprinters aim focused on Dubai Golden Shaheen

Rocket Man, winner of the 2011 Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) is spot-on for a return to defend his title after a quality win at Kranji on Sunday, covering 1,200 metres on Polytrack in 1:10.95, almost five lengths clear of his diminutive competition.  “This was the perfect prep run for him. It should get him right [...]

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Feb
10
2012

Wake-up call: Reports seem to indicate Black Caviar would go to Golden Shaheen if in Dubai

Australian trainer John Sadler, who spent three seasons in Dubai, glowed about the conditions that visiting horses face when coming to the desert.  With Black Caviar running Saturday in the CF Orr Stakes (G1), and potentially one more start after that before a potential trip to Dubai, it’s worth shining light on what she plans [...]

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Dec
10
2011

HKIR dominate coming weekend of racing

There’s nothing like a big weekend of racing, and the Hong Kong International Races fit that bill.  For all the information, visit the CXHKIR microsite for details.  Dubai Golden Shaheen winner Rocket Man leads the charge in the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sprint while Godolphin looks for another win in the Hong Kong Vase.  Get [...]

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Oct
21
2011

Smiling Tiger out of Breeders’ Cup Sprint; Hong Kong, Dubai possible stops

Smiling Tiger, one of America’s top sprinters, will indeed miss the Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) due to a brusied foot and abscess, DubaiRaceNight.com has learned from Mersad Metanovic, racing manager for owners Klein & Lebherz.  Earlier reports on Thursday suggested Smiling Tiger might miss the race. Scheduled to go through the sales ring at Keeneland [...]

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Oct
03
2011

Rocket Man only fourth in Sprinters’ Stakes

Nakayama saw local filly Curran Chan score in the Sprinters’ Stakes (G1) as Rocket Man was under pressure a long way out and stayed on for fourth, his first non-top-three placing of his storied career.  The winner of the 2011 Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) is likely for the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sprint (G1) next. [...]

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Sep
28
2011

Rocket Man ready to fire in Nakayama

The 2011 Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) winner has had an eventful time in Japan thanks to the flamboyant weather churned by Typhoon Roke.  Regardless, he is in top shape and ready to go for the Sprinters Stakes (G1), says trainer Patrick Shaw.  Michael Lee has the full story for the Singapore Turf Club, from Japan. [...]

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Sep
27
2011

Force Freeze prepping for Breeders’ Cup at Belmont

After spending the majority of his career in the UAE under the watchful eye of Doug Watson, Force Freeze hopes to make the Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) after a return to North America, dirt, and Lasix.  Winning the Teddy Drone Stakes at Monmouth Park in his first start since the Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1), Force [...]

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Sep
14
2011

Rocket Man all business in final barrier trial pre-Japan

The winner of the 2011 Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1), Rocket Man is prepared for his autumn campaign which kicks off at Nakayama’s Sprinters Stakes (G1).  Michael Lee from the Singapore Turf Club has the story.

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Aug
24
2011

Rocket Man pleases after barrier trial win

2011 Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) and KrisFlyer International Sprint (G1) winner Rocket Man pleased trainer Patrick Shaw following a Tuesday barrier trial at Kranji Racecourse.  The son of Viscount was declared in good form for his pending international campaign, which begins in October with the Sprinters’ Stakes at Nakayama Racecourse, and is likely to be [...]

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Jul
31
2011

Kinsale King, Euroears return in Bing Crosby at Del Mar

The 2010 Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) winner, Kinsale King, will get back on track Sunday, four months after being scratched the morning of the 2011 Dubai Golden Shaheen, eventually won by Rocket Man.  Trained by Carl O’Callaghan, Kinsale King won his 2011 debut at Golden Gate Fields but was turned out soon after his World [...]

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