In a story first reported here on DubaiRaceNight.com almost two weeks ago, 2010 Dubai World Cup (G1) second, and subsequent Singapore Airlines International Cup (G1) winner, Lizard’s Desire is still struggling with laminitis. Click HERE for more as the story has been picked up by the international racing media.
Race 10 – Kranji – Singapore Airlines International Cup (G1), 2,000 meters (turf) The international horses tower over this field, but the best question remains – which of the international runners are best? Here are some SAI Cup thoughts in no particular order: 1. LIZARD’S DESIRE has worked like a champ and seems incredibly well-acclimated [...]
By PatCummings
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Posted in Handicapping/Tipping
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Also tagged Dubai horse racing, Dubai racing, Fawzi Nass, Gloria De Campeao, John Egan, Kranji, KrisFlyer International Sprint, Lahaleeb, Lizard's Desire, Rocket Man, Singapore, Singapore Airlines International Cup, Singapore Turf Club
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Pat Cummings Amelia Baldree Race 1 1st 6 – Sovereign Remedy 8 – Al Arab 2nd 11 – Masaalek 4 – Liberation 3rd 10 – World Ruler 10- World Ruler Race 2 1st 10 – Stoic 10 – Stoic 2nd [...]
The coming week in Dubai racing will be chock-full of action with no fewer than 16 races scheduled at Meydan over a two-night double dip. Thursday, the turf course opens with the DRC Gold Cup prep over 2,800 meters (about 14 furlongs) followed by the first stakes race on the grass, the Al Rashidiya (G3), [...]
A potential flagship moment in Dubai racing was announced on Tuesday when the Daily Racing Form reported recent longshot winner of the Goodwood Stakes (G1), Gitano Hernando, will skip the $5,000,000 Breeders’ Cup Classic to prepare for the $10,000,000 Dubai World Cup (G1). This is, essentially, the first published occasion in which the sky-high purses [...]
By PatCummings
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Posted in Perspectives
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Also tagged Al Quoz Paddocks, Breeders' Cup Classic, Cigar, Daily Racing Form, Dubai World Cup, Gitano Hernando, Godolphin, Golden Gate Fields, Ipi Tombe, Marco Botti, Meydan, Michael Dickinson, Pleasantly Perfect, Presque Isle Downs, Sheikh Mohammed, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Silver Charm, Soul of the Matter, Tapeta, Team Valor, Tiznow, World Thoroughbred Championships
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While not related specifically to racing in Dubai, the talk has hit the streets as Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice-president of the UAE and ruler of Dubai, reported that committees have been formed to discuss the possibility of bidding for the games. Click HERE for more from The National. A host of issues present [...]