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Apr
03
2011

Sweet Lightning strong in post-Carnival return

With four starts at the 2011 Dubai International Racing Carnival, Michael Dods trainee Sweet Lightning made a winning return to racing in the UK at Doncaster.  His best performance in Dubai had been a second behind Golden Sword in his first win of 2011.  Geoffrey Riddle has more.

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Mar
23
2011

Kevin Shea on Golden Sword, Irish Flame, Bankable, and Reem – all live runners this Dubai World Cup

Long time rider for Mike De Kock, jockey Kevin Shea has four monumental chances on Dubai World Cup night.  Having just missed in the 2010 Dubai World Cup (G1) when a fraction of a second late behind Gloria De Campeao, Shea is anxious for another chance.  He’ll ride GOLDEN SWORD in the Dubai World Cup, and [...]

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Mar
21
2011

Bold Silvano to miss Dubai World Cup

One of the likely favorites for the 2011 Dubai World Cup, Bold Silvano will miss the 2011 Dubai World Cup (G1) after he “tweaked or pulled something” according to trainer Mike De Kock.  Jason Ford of the Racing Post has the story.  As a result, Golden Sword, previously moved to the Dubai Sheema Classic, will [...]

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Mar
20
2011

Snow Fairy out of Sheema Classic

Described by trainer Ed Dunlop as “slightly lame,” smashing Sha Tin winner Snow Fairy will not make the Dubai Sheema Classic (G1).  Peter Scargill of the Racing Post has the full story.

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Mar
17
2011

Carl O’Callaghan and Kinsale King – perfect together

Sure, he might not always win, but the win Carl O’Callaghan scooped for the 2010 Dubai Golden Shaheen was a think of perfection, at least in the mind of the Irish-born, California-based trainer of Kinsale King.  The pair will try and do it again on the big night, and Carl couldn’t be happier with his [...]

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Mar
15
2011

Game On Dude out of Dubai World Cup

Late Monday in California, connections of Game On Dude, recent winner of the Santa Anita Handicap, reported the colt has a hoof abscess that will keep him from the race, discovered in the hours before the long trip.  Whether or not this opens the door for any other American runners to get into the field, [...]

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Mar
13
2011

Nunthorpe shocker Sole Power to Al Quoz

Off since his 100-1 win in the Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes, Sole Power will make his return over the 1,000 metres of the Al Quoz Sprint (G2).  Click HERE for more on the Sole Power from Press Association.  WATCH the Nunthorpe on YouTube.

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Mar
12
2011

Tazeez, Utley to run for Gosden in Duty Free, UAE Derby

The UAE Derby became quite interesting after trainer John Gosden announced his 3-year-old son of American sire Smart Strike will run in the $2 million race.  Utley was last seen finishing seventh in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf behind Irish or French Guineas possible Pluck.  His presence in the race lends a new look to [...]

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Mar
11
2011

Chantal Sutherland to be first woman to ride in Dubai World Cup

Reports to DubaiRaceNight indicate that Game On Dude, controversial winner of the 2011 Santa Anita Handicap (G1), has received a formal invitation to the Dubai World Cup (G1).  Further, Chantal Sutherland is scheduled to retain the ride for Bob Baffert, making her the first woman to ride in the world’s richest race.  Baffert has trained two Dubai [...]

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Mar
05
2011

Flesh For Fantasy a possible DWC surprise

The gray flash.  With all of the focus amongst the English-speaking media on possible Dubai World Cup (G1) starters from the US, Europe, and those runners already based in Dubai, some (including this follower), may have missed out on one possible invitee.  While we cannot confirm whether or not he has been invited, Argentina-bred Flesh [...]

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