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Reviewing 2011 DIRC Night 3

Let’s run down our thoughts on the third night of the 2011 Dubai International Racing Carnival…in no particular order: 1. The “local trainer” run is simply amazing.  Between Mike De Kock, Mahmood Al Zarooni, Saeed bin Suroor, and Ali Rashid Al Raihe, they have won 17 of the 22 thoroughbred races.  Perhaps the reason for [...]

Recapping 2011 DIRC Night 2

Godolphin started 18 horses on Thursday’s card at Meydan and claimed ten placings in the seven races, including wins in the final three races of the night, while Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum preceeded that with a double.  Horses stabled in Dubai were 7-for-7 on the night with wins for Mike De Kock and Ali [...]

DIRC Night 1 – The good, the bad, and the ugly

Well, it was a great first night of the 2011 Dubai International Racing Carnival if you followed none of the selections posted here at DubaiRaceNight.com.  Let’s get to the review: THE GOOD: – How about DANDY BOY (pictured below)?  He just did it with ease and surprised his connections who, although with great confidence in [...]

Beware future targets as Carnival opens

The 2011 Dubai International Racing Carnival gets going this week with a likely 8-race fixture on Thursday evening from Meydan.  Entries were due today and final declarations will be released Tuesday morning.  As the week progresses, DubaiRaceNight will provide analysis and insight to each race, but we want to leave you with one prime tip.  [...]

De Kock provides insight on his Dubai barn

In the renewal of an annual ritual, Mike De Kock has provided some thoughts on each of the horses in his barn for the 2011 Dubai International Racing Carnival.  Visit DeKock’s website HERE to view his commentary.

Wigmore Hall planned for possible Dubai World Cup tilt; Bary has new challenger for Carnival, Sheema

Wigmore Hall, the well-campaigned 3-year-old gelding trained by Michael Bell, is expected to be a high-profile up-and-comer at the 2011 Dubai International Racing Carnival, with a plan for the Dubai World Cup (G1).  With three wins, four seconds, and a third from nine starts in six months, this son of High Chapparal acquitted himself best [...]

King’s Congress a well-bred Sharjah debuter

Saturday’s seven-race card at Sharjah features another tough maiden event for debuting 3-year olds.  King’s Congress makes his first start for Rashed Bouresly’s operation, and is bred to have success in Dubai.  By Kingmambo out of the Sunday Silence mare, Danuta, King’s Congress is a half-brother to 2009 UAE Oaks winner Devotee (pictured below).  Herself [...]

AmWest Entertaiment offering Meydan local season to American audiences for first time

For the first time in the history of racing in the United Arab Emirates, parts of the local season of racing will be made available wagering outlets in North and South America via distributors at AmWest Entertainment.  Having distributed the signal with increasing volume over the last few years, AmWest has grown American interest in [...]

Several Breeders’ Cup runners aim for Dubai

While the 2011 Dubai World Cup meeting is still months off, several top runners from the 2010 Breeders’ Cup races have at least mentioned their interest in the world’s richest day of racing.  How about the big mare?  Zenyatta’s connections have yet to disclose if they are to keep the daughter of Street Cry in [...]

Richard’s Kid bypassing Breeders’ Cup, back to Dubai

Trainer Bob Baffert told the Daily Racing Form that Goodwood (G1) and Pacific Classic (G1) winner Richard’s Kid will skip the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) and return to Dubai to begin preparations for the 2011 Dubai International Racing Carnival and Dubai World Cup.  Richard’s Kid is owned by Sheikh Rashid’s Zabeel Racing International. Click HERE [...]