Second in the 2009 Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1), Presious Passion is on to the Dubai Sheema Classic (G1) after making all the running in the 11-furlong Mac Diarmida (G2) at Gulfstream Park, winning by an extended length. Trained by Mary Hartmann, Presious Passion could be an interesting sight on the Meydan turf course as he [...]
Saturday’s Donn Handicap (G1) at Gulfstream Park, arguably the most successful Dubai World Cup (G1) prep, was wholeheartedly dominated by Quality Road in a nearly 13-length score over Dry Martini and Delightful Kiss, setting a new course record for nine furlongs. Quality Road was scratched at the gate of the 2009 Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) when [...]
The Godolphin Stable of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum privately purchased Tahitian Warrior following his career debut at Gulfstream Park by open space. After dueling for the early lead, the 3-year-old Tahitian Warrior opened up in the stretch, stopping the timer in 1:09.96 for six furlongs over fast going. He is a gelding by Maria’s Mon and due to [...]
The Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) may have garnered a possible candidate for its first running over the all-weather Tapeta surface as trainer Eddie Kenneally reported on Saturday after his Custom For Carlos took the Mr. Prospector (G3) at a rainy Gulfstream Park. Kenneally took the 2007 Dubai Golden Shaheen with Kelly’s Landing, who had also [...]
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Posted in Future Plans, Racing News
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Also tagged Custom For Carlos, Dubai Golden Shaheen, Dubai horse racing, Dubai racing, Eddie Kenneally, Julien Leparoux, Kelly's Landing, Mr. Prospector, Past The Point, Tapeta
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After a sixth place finish in the 2008 Summer Mile (G2) at Ascot, preceded by a solid second place finish behind Diamond Stripes in the 2008 Godolphin Mile (G2), Elusive Warning made his first start in the Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint over quite yielding going. Under Alan Garcia, the now 6-year-old son of Elusive Quality [...]
This Saturday’s Donn Handicap (G1) at Gulfstream Park will certainly have the eyes of those considering the Dubai World Cup. The older-horse feature of the Gulfstream meet, the Donn has been the most successful stepping-stone for World Cup winners. Cigar first used the race in 1996 before tasting victory in the inaugural Dubai World Cup, Captain [...]
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Posted in Future Plans
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Also tagged A.P. Arrow, Albertus Maximus, Arson Squad, Brass Hat, Bullsbay, Captain Steve, Cigar, Donn Handicap, Electrocutionist, Finallymadeit, Great Hunter, Harlan's Holiday, Medaglia D'Oro, Pleasantly Perfect
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National Kid, winner of an allowance race on the lawn at Gulfstream Park last weekend, may be making a trip to Dubai for a tilt in the UAE Derby on Dubai World Cup night. The lightly-raced, Brazilian-bred son of Dodge is now a perfect 2-for-2 having already scored a highly-impressive maiden blowout over the undulating [...]
By PatCummings
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Posted in Future Plans
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Also tagged Al Bastakiya, Calvin Borel, Dodge, Dubai Sheema Classic, Hard Buck, Ken McPeek, Kentucky Downs, Lansdon Robbins, National Kid, Steve Byk, UAE Derby
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