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Tag Archives: Goldikova

Jan
30
2011

Freddie Head gets two ready for Carnival

Trainer of three-time Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) winner Goldikova, Freddie Head is set to attack the 2011 Dubai International Racing Carnival with a pair of runners.  Leslie Wilson Jr. of the Gulf News has the story.

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Nov
24
2010

Gio Ponti aiming for 2011 Dubai World Cup

America’s top male turf star Gio Ponti, and the fourth home in the 2010 Dubai World Cup (G1), will remain in training with a goal being the 2011 edition of the $10 million race.  By Tale of the Cat, Gio Ponti will be six in 2011, and looks to add to a lifetime ledger that includes [...]

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Jun
18
2010

Golden Jubilee a titanic clash, Dubai well-represented

To call Saturday’s Golden Jubilee at Royal Ascot one of the world’s most contentious sprint races in recent memory would seem an understatement.  This race brings a bit of everything – and form from Meydan is all over the card.  KINSALE KING, winner of the 2010 Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) makes his first start since [...]

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Jun
10
2010

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 [...]

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May
20
2010

Alexandros to face twin monsters at Longchamp; Gitano Hernando preparing for Coral Eclipse in July

This Sunday, the female monsters of the French turf, Goldikova and Stacelita, will square off in Sunday’s Prix d’Ispahan (G1) at Longchamp over 1,850 meters.  It is expected that 2010 Al Rashidiya (G3) winner Alexandros will join them, returning to the races following an unplaced performance in the Dubai Duty Free, well behind Al Shemali.  [...]

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Mar
01
2010

Zenyatta trainer Shirreffs confirms Life Is Sweet for Dubai World Cup; Courageous Cat added to Duty Free

Trainer John Shirreffs confirmed that Breeders’ Cup Ladies Classic (G1) winner Life Is Sweet will indeed be one of the runners for the 2010 Dubai World Cup (G1) at Meydan.  Owned by Pam & Marty Wygod, she demolished the field a day in advance of stable companion Zenyatta running down the boys in the Breeders’ [...]

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Jan
22
2010

Crisford outlines some Godolphin Carnival plans

Michele MacDonald, writing for US-based Bloodhorse, spoke with Godolphin racing manager Simon Crisford about the operation’s former American-based runners and their likely places at the 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival. Summarizing the various runners, it appears as though Godolphin is pleased with Midshipman, the 2008 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) winner who suffered an injury last [...]

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Sep
04
2009

Gladiatorus, Balthazaar’s Gift look to upset Prix du Moulin

Sunday’s Prix du Moulin de Longchamp (G1) features two successful Dubai racing veterans in 2009 Dubai Duty Free (G1) winner Gladiatorus and Carnival handicap winner Balthazaar’s Gift.  While Gladiatorus has failed to replicate his Dubai form this season in Europe, Balthazaar’s Gift has impressed, seemingly hitting his best stride at the ripe age of six.  Just 18 [...]

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Aug
16
2009

Mahab Al Shimaal winner Gayego returns Monday

After taking some time to recover from a winter in Dubai, 2009 Mahab Al Shimaal (G3) winner Gayego is scheduled to make his return to the races on Monday at Saratoga in a six furlong allowance race.  Gayego defeated eventual Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) winner Big City Man when taking the Mahab Al Shimaal on the [...]

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Aug
14
2009

Goldikova v. Gladiatorus in Prix Jacques la Marois

Sunday at Deauville should bring a hearty challenge for Dubai Duty Free (G1) winner Gladiatorus as the son of Silic is set to face reigning Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) winner Goldikova in the Prix Jacques la Marois.  In total, a field of nine will face the starter, including Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s Aqlaam [...]

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