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Tag Archives: Hong Kong Cup

Mar
05
2011

Snow Fairy to go for Sheema Classic

Snow Fairy, dashing winner of the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Cup (G1), will make her next start in the Dubai Sheema Classic (G1) instead of the Dubai World Cup (G1) according to trainer Ed Dunlop.  The Racing Post has more.

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Dec
13
2010

Dubai World Cup talk from Snow Fairy contingent

The impressive winner of the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Cup (G1), Snow Fairy, could have the Dubai World Cup (G1) on her agenda in 2011.  Trainer Ed Dunlop told AtTheRaces the top open 10-furlong events are now all under consideration given his filly’s peak performance.  CLICK HERE for the full article, and watch the Hong [...]

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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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Mar
08
2010

Eagle Mountain retired following training injury

Mike De Kock’s fragile runner, Hong Kong Cup (G1) winner Eagle Mountain, has been retired following his injuring a tendon in training.  Second behind Allybar in the Maktoum Challenge R2 (G3), the son of Rock of Gibraltar was scheduled for a try at the Dubai World Cup (G1).   He will enter stud. Click HERE for [...]

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Jan
21
2010

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 [...]

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Jan
08
2010

DeKock hopes stable of 33 shines at 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival

Top international trainer Mike De Kock has invaded the Meydan barns with yet another top quality stable of 33 for the 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival.  In a report published on his website, DeKock beams about his chances at Meydan.  “So far this season has been trouble-free, in fact we are a month to six weeks ahead than we [...]

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Dec
09
2009

Presvis could still be “rusty”

“Rusty” was the adjective trainer Luca Cumani assigned to Presvis (pictured below schooling at Sha Tin) when discussing the possible result in Sunday’s Hong Kong Cup (G1).  Cumani used similar language when warning punters in advance of his star’s return over the all-weather at Lingfield, where Presvis finished second beaten three lengths behind Tranquil Tiger in [...]

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Dec
08
2009

Carnival & World Cup grads hope for Hong Kong glory

A cadre of horses who have made a mark at the Dubai International Racing Carnival or Dubai World Cup meetings are preparing for Hong Kong’s biggest day of racing, Sunday’s Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Races.  Below, Spanish Moon, second in thrilling photo finish of the 2009 Dubai Sheema Classic (G1), is on track Monday [...]

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