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BC Dirt Mile shocker on course for World Cup meeting

Dakota Phone, 37-1 upset winner of the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1), is likely to make a start on the Dubai World Cup program, according to trainer Jerry Hollendorfer.  The trip to the Emirates would be the culmination of a campaign starting this weekend in the Native Diver Handicap (G3) at Hollywood Park and would [...]

Skysurfers well-backed for Fortune Stakes

Skysurfers, a 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival winner, and third home in the Godolphin Mile (G2) will make his third start since that performance in Wednesday’s Fortune Stakes (Listed) at Sandown.  In the mile-long event, Skysurfers will be joined by Dandy Boy, a David Marnane trainee mentioned as a possible 2011 DIRC candidate.  Click HERE [...]

Desert Party returns Saturday in Philadelphia

The second home in the 2009 UAE Derby (G2) and winner of the 2010 Mahab Al Shimaal (G3), Desert Party is scheduled to make his first start back since a lackluster eleventh in the 2010 Godolphin Mile (G2).  Saturday’s Don Levine Memorial (Listed) at Philadelphia Park is the setting and a field of six foes are [...]

Dubai well-represented first two days at Royal Ascot

A host of 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival and Dubai World Cup participants are slated to appear at the Royal Ascot meeting next week.  Twelve horses hold entries for the first race of the meet, the Queen Anne Stakes (G1) over the straight mile, with 2010 Godolphin Mile (G2) winner, Calming Influence, amongst them.  2010 [...]

Forgotten Voice aimed at Ascot again

Trainer Jeremy Noseda reported Forgotten Voice, the second home in the 2010 Maktoum Challenge – Round 1 (G3), just behind eventual Dubai World Cup (G1) winner Gloria De Campeao, will aim for the Royal Hunt Cup at the Royal Ascot meeting once again.  Our pick for the Godolphin Mile (G2) ran a troubled fifth, but continues [...]

Al Zarooni prepared for first UK starter

Ready or not, Godolphin’s newest trainer will make his first start in the United Kingdom when Carnival graduate Black Snowflake makes a scheduled start Wednesday at Newmarket.  Al Zarooni was successful with his first starter when Calming Influence landed the Godolphin Mile (G2) in a mild upset on Dubai World Cup night.  Ahmed Ajtebi is [...]

Lizard’s Desire, Cat Junior to Hong Kong

Presvis, the 2009 winner of the Audemars Piguet QE II Cup, will have some company from Dubai when attempting the repeat.  Lizard’s Desire, the nipped second from the 2010 Dubai World Cup, will join Presvis for the 10-furlong turf event while Brian Meehan trainee Cat Junior is set for the Champions Mile.  Lackluster in the Godolphin [...]

Al Quoz Sprint, Godolphin Mile, UAE Derby analysis

RACE 4 – $2,000,000 UAE Derby (G2), sponsored by Al Naboodah Group – 1,900 meters, Tapeta TOP CONTENDERS Everyone, especially American Kentucky Derby fanatics, want to talk about #5 MENDIP here considering his blowaway win in the Al Bastakiya.  Talk about it all you want: it was a slow race, with a perfect trip.  It [...]

Post position results for first four thoroughbred races at Dubai World Cup meetings

The post positions were drawn mid-Wednesday morning for the first four thoroughbred races on Saturday’s card.  The Dubai Duty Free, Dubai Sheema Classic, and Dubai World Cup fields will be drawn at a formal ceremony on Wednesday evening.  Listed below is the post draw (same as saddle towel), horse, jockey, and DubaiRaceNight.com morning line. # [...]

Furthest Land confirmed for Dubai World Cup

The surprise winner of the 2009 Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1), Furthest Land has been promoted to a start in the 2010 Dubai World Cup (G1).  Initially considered for the Godolphin Mile (G2), the Ken & Sarah Ramsey owned colt will step up to the big event in an attempt to give the Ramseys a [...]