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Tag Archives: Eric Libaud

Aug
10
2010

Vision D’Etat set for first start since Dubai World Cup

After a roller coaster week at Meydan in the lead up to the 2010 Dubai World Cup, Eric Libaud-trainee Vision D’Etat is finally set for a return to the races after a 12th in the world’s richest race.  Prior to his win in the Hong Kong Cup (G1), connections warned that Vision D’Etat might be [...]

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Mar
27
2010

Vision D’Etat cleared to run

The Dubai Racing Club reported this morning that Eric Libaud-trainee Vision D’Etat, winner of the Hong Kong Cup (G1), has passed a veterinary inspection and will run in the Dubai World Cup (G1).  The same situation played out at Sha Tin when his fitness was called into question the day before the race, which he [...]

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Mar
26
2010

Vision D’Etat in doubt for Dubai World Cup

It is possible that one of the main European favorites for the Dubai World Cup, Vision D’Etat, could miss the Dubai World Cup as he may be lame.  Rumors spread early afternoon in Dubai and it seems a complete re-work of the Hong Kong Cup (G1) for trainer Eric Libaud, who encountered the same experience [...]

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Jan
20
2010

Soumillon retained by Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum for 2010 Dubai Carnival

Mike De Kock reported Wednesday that Christophe Soumillon was retained by his top owner, Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum, for the 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival, filling a void left by Johnny Murtagh.  Soumillon was previously engaged as the main rider for H H The Aga Khan and shared top scores with Dalakhani and [...]

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Dec
13
2009

Presvis only third as Vision D’Etat overcomes lame Saturday to spoil Sunday; both likely for Dubai

Vision D’Etat, just one day after being pronounced lame, ran on well to win the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Cup (G1) over Collection and multiple Dubai International Racing Carnival winner Presvis.  Photo credit: Hong Kong Jockey Club Now, the third home will be sent to Dubai for another winter campaign at the Carnival while the [...]

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