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 [...]
Trainer Marco Botti, who has prepared winners in each of the last two Carnivals, is aiming for a Dubai Sheema Classic (G1) shot with his Italian import Jakkalberry. First, however, is a trip to Hong Kong for the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Vase (G1). David Milnes has the full story.
Recent winner of the Jamaica (G1) at Belmont Park, Western Aristocrat is back at Jeremy Noseda’s England yard and is being pointed to the Godolphin Mile (G1) on the Dubai World Cup card. Noseda has more on his website. Brazilian champion Belo Acteon is now in the US with trainer Christophe Clement and has been [...]
2011 Dubai Sheema Classic winner Rewilding, owned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s Godolphin, broke down in the stretch of the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes (G1) at Ascot on Saturday afternoon. Beginning to mount a rally, Rewilding traveled just outside St. Nicholas Abbey out the back of the field and sent [...]
A late July slugfest is set for Saturday at Ascot in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes (G1) as Arc champion Workforce is set to meet Dubai Sheema Classic (G1) and Prince of Wales’s Stakes (G1) victor Rewilding, joined by Ballydoyle favourite St. Nicholas Abbey. Jockey Frankie Dettori terms Rewilding as “courageous.” The [...]
Redwood, second to the popular Rewilding in the 2011 Dubai Sheema Classic (G1), is a possible starter in Sunday’s Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud (G1) on Sunday, reported trainer Barry Hills. The form from the Dubai Sheema Classic has come back strong following Rewilding’s powerful stretch drive to inch past the highly-regarded So You Think in [...]
From Godolphin’s website, the list of expected entrants over the five days of Royal Ascot has been updated, with 17 expected to take line up for the magnificent festival. Dubai veterans Splash Point, Campanologist, Calvados Blues, Delegator, and Dubai Sheema Classic (G1) winner Rewilding are expected to make starts. CLICK HERE for the full list.
The 2011 Dubai Sheema Classic (G1) winner, Rewilding, is on track for a start in the Prince of Wales’s Stakes (G1), his first since landing a handy win in the 12-furlong turf test at Meydan. Former Australian superstar So You Think, well-regarded in the latest world thoroughbred rankings, is in need of the competition after [...]
The 2011 Dubai Sheema Classic (G1) winner Rewilding has the Prince of Wales Stakes (G1) at the Royal Ascot meeting penciled in as a likely comeback. Bolting to a 3.5 length win in his first start as a 4-year-old in the Sheema Classic, the Mahmood Al Zarooni trainee must be raced fresh, says Simon Crisford. [...]
Listed below is the barrier draw for the 2011 Dubai World Cup, Dubai Sheema Classic, and Dubai Duty Free, all Group 1 races run at Meydan on Saturday. The unofficial, but suggested DubaiRaceNight.com odds are listed as well. The barriers were drawn in a ceremony on Wednesday night from the IMAX theatre at the iconic [...]