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Allybar, Summit Surge planning for Arlington Million

Allybar, the close-home third in the 2010 Dubai World Cup (G1) has been added to the roster of likely starters for the 2010 Arlington Million (G1) along with Carnival graduate and recent Skybet York Stakes (G2) winner Summit Surge.  Gio Ponti, fourth in the Dubai World Cup, and the 2009 Million winner, is expected to [...]

Gio Ponti wins Man O’ War

Fourth in the 2010 Dubai World Cup, America’s top male turf horse of 2009 repeated his win in the Man O’ War Stakes (G1) at Belmont Park.  Under Ramon Dominguez, the son of Tale of the Cat was last behind a dawdling pace turning for home in the 11-furlong event, but rallied under a strong [...]

Gio Ponti, Take The Points return in Manhattan

A solid fourth in the 2010 Dubai World Cup, Christophe Clement-trainee Gio Ponti is back to the races and will be the favorite in the Woodford Reserve Manhattan (G1) at Belmont Park on Saturday.  Over the course, Gio Ponti is four of six with two seconds for more than $800,000 in earnings, which includes a [...]

Gio Ponti due back from Dubai World Cup with June start in Manhattan

Trainer Christophe Clement reported that Gio Ponti, fourth home under a wide trip in the 2010 Dubai World Cup (G1) is on track for his scheduled return in the Manhattan Handicap on June 5.  Clement noted that there have been a few bumps along the way in preparing for the race, but that the Eclipse [...]

Dubai World Cup Trackwork (Friday)

The Dubai World Cup will go the way of Japan when RED DESIRE scores a knockout punch.  Maybe. At least, the consensus among the international media and meet-long observers is that the Japanese filly could be the next superstar in racing, and there are few to go against that opinion.  She was an amazing specimen [...]

Dubai World Cup Trackwork (Wednesday)

It was a fast and furious morning on Wednesday at Meydan as the international media contingent is fully engaged in the trackwork.  Below are a selection of workers and thoughts on appearance. The award for best looker today was the gritty GLORIA DE CAMPEAO, who galloped a strong two laps of Meydan with stablemates OROVESO [...]

Gio Ponti nipped second in Dubai World Cup prep

Making his first start since a second in the 2009 Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1), dual Eclipse Award winner Gio Ponti engaged front-running pacesetter Karelian in a stretch-long drive but failed to win the photograph in Saturday’s Tampa Bay Breeders’ Cup. Under Ramon Dominguez, Gio Ponti stalked a soft pace but was game in defeat.  Dominguez lodged a claim [...]

Gio Ponti returns Saturday

Second home in the 2009 Breeders’ Cup Classic, Gio Ponti, a dual Eclipse Award winner last year, makes his prep run in advance of the 2010 Dubai World Cup (G1) on Saturday in the $150,000 Tampa Bay Breeders’ Cup.  The field for this listed event, run over 8.5 furlongs on the turf, is significantly less accomplished [...]

Gio Ponti favored 7-2 in Dubai World Cup ante-post

British bookmakers Coral released their first line on the 2010 Dubai World Cup (G1) today.  Gio Ponti, second behind Zenyatta in the 2009 Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) was installed as the 7-2 early favorite.  Twice Over, third behind Zenyatta, was a co-second choice with Hong Kong Cup (G1) winner Vision D’Etat at 6-1; Luca Cumani-trainee [...]

Dubai World Cup set as goal for Gio Ponti

The expected Eclipse Award winner for best US turfer of 2009, and recent second in the 2009 Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) behind Zenyatta, Gio Ponti is being pointed to the $10 million 2010 Dubai World Cup (G1).  The report, made by Shane Ryan, president of Castleton Lyons, indicates the 5-year-old will remain in training and [...]