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Tag Archives: Dubai Sheema Classic

Dec
06
2012

Dullahan, Little Mike with confirmed goals in Dubai

Speaking to DubaiRaceNight.com today, trainer Dale Romans confirmed that Pacific Classic (G1) winner Dullahan is to be prepared for a run in the 2013 Dubai World Cup (G1), while Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1) and Arlington Million (G1) winner Little Mike is aimed at the Dubai Sheema Classic (G1). “We’re giving Dullahan some time off to [...]

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Oct
04
2012

Sheema Classic winner Cirrus Des Aigles back in Dollar

Off since a second in the Prix d’Ispahan (G1) this May, and later disqualified from that event due to an overage, 2012 Dubai Sheema Classic winner Cirrus Des Aigles is back, and heavily favoured in the Qatar Prix Dollar (G2) on Saturday at Longchamp.  He was victorious in his only other start since the Dubai [...]

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Sep
17
2012

Wigmore Hall scores again in Canada; Cityscape only third in Ricoh Woodbine Mile

2011 Jebel Hatta winner Wigmore Hall rolled home with a sparkling final furlong to win his second consecutive win in the Northern Dancer Stakes (G1) at Woodbine, Canada’s premier racecourse.  Saturday’s race, over 1 1/2 miles, saw Wigmore Hall settle off a fairly strong early pace and progress throughout the long stretch, narrowly defeating Al [...]

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Aug
07
2012

Dubai connections all over Arlington festival probables

A magnificent set of four races are scheduled for the 30th Arlington Million meeting at the suburban Chicago racecourse on August 18, and a host of Dubai-related connections and World Cup/Carnival alums are tentatively scheduled to appear.  For comprehensive details, visit Arlington’s fabulous microsite HERE. 30th running – $1,000,000 Arlington Million (G1) – 1 1/4 [...]

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May
08
2012

15 possible for Singapore Airlines International Cup

A top class field of 15, which includes five from the 2012 Dubai World Cup meeting, are currently probable for the 2012 Singapore Airlines International Cup (G1) at Kranji on 20 May.  The projected field is led by Dubai Sheema Classic (G1) victor Cirrus Des Aigles, Dubai Duty Free (G1) third City Style, and fifth [...]

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Apr
27
2012

Cirrus Des Aigles, Wigmore Hall top Prix Ganay field

While 2012 Dubai World Cup (G1) fourth So You Think will head off to stud, Dubai Sheema Classic (G1) victor Cirrus Des Aigles will meet tough-luck Dubai Duty Free (G1) fourth Wigmore Hall in Sunday’s Prix Ganay (G1) at Longchamp.  The going is expected to be very soft, but it shouldn’t bother the winner of [...]

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Apr
12
2012

Four from DWC meeting expected at APQEII Cup

Four runners from the Dubai World Cup meeting are expected to contest the Audemars Piguet Queen Elizabeth II Cup (G1) at Sha Tin after the announcement of the selections today in Hong Kong.  Viscount Nelson, winner of the Al Fahidi Fort (G2), and second in the Godolphin Mile (G2) is to go for Mike deKock, [...]

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Mar
22
2012

Half of Hong Kong’s DWC runners en route to Dubai

Three of the six runners for the Dubai World Cup meeting from Hong Kong should be in Dubai as of now after a flight arrived today.  Ambitious Dragon, the likely favourite for the Dubai Duty Free, joined by 2010 Al Quoz Sprint winner Joy And Fun and Eagle Regiment, also aimed at the dash.  A [...]

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Feb
13
2012

Trailblazer expected for Dubai Sheema Classic

Under Yutaka Take, the fourth in the 2011 Japan Cup (G1), Trailblazer, landed the Kyoto Kinen (G2) and is now being considered for the 2012 Dubai Sheema Classic (G1).  The Racing Post has the full story.

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Nov
19
2011

Snow Fairy aimed for Dubai Sheema Classic

Failing to make the 2011 edition of the Dubai Sheema Classic, the mare is in line for a tilt at the 2012 edition, according to comments from trainer Ed Dunlop from The National.  While part of the column takes note of some horses taken from Dunlop by Rabbah Bloodstock, the remarks regarding Anamoine Ltd.’s mare [...]

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