Mike De Kock-trainee Bold Silvano landed the 2010 Vodacom Durban July (G1) on Saturday at Grayville over stable companion Irish Flame, sending the Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum-owned colt to the winner’s enclosure. The win was DeKock’s third in South Africa’s most prestigious race and the first for Sheikh Mohammed, a partnership that has stormed Dubai [...]
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Also tagged Anthony Delpech, Asiatic Boy, Bold Silvano, Dubai horse betting, Dubai horse racing, Dubai racing, Grayville, Honour Devil, Irish Flame, Meydan, Mike de Kock, Musir, Raihana, Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum, UAE Derby, Vodacom Durban July
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The old stalwart of Hong Kong racing, Viva Pataca, second in the 2008 Dubai Sheema Classic (G1) found more of his best on Sunday when winning the Audemars Piguet Queen Elizabeth II Cup (G1) under Weichong Marwing, defeating 2010 Dubai World Cup (G1) runner-up Lizard’s Desire by a neck. Photo courtesy: Hong Kong Jockey Club The work [...]
The winner of the 2010 Jebel Hatta (G2) at Meydan, and the 2009 winner of the Audemars Piguet Queen Elizabeth II Cup (G1), Presvis will attempt to repeat the feat on Sunday. He had a fine piece of light work this morning, reported the Hong Kong Jockey Club, and seemed a model of perfection. Photo [...]
The second home in the 2010 Dubai World Cup (G1), Audemars Piguet Queen Elizabeth II Cup (G1) contender Lizard’s Desire parted company with jockey Jeff Lloyd in trackwork Tuesday, causing a stir at Sha Tin and a swollen ankle for his current rider. Lloyd was preparing the South African-bred in place of Christophe Soumillon who has [...]
In comments made on his website, trainer Mike De Kock praised the vision of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and the marvelous Tapeta surface at Meydan. “Just three years ago, Sheikh Mohammed announced his vision for Meydan and a spectacular racing centre arose in the desert from nothing when there were some who predicted [...]
1. How about that Al Fahidi Fort (G2)? The photo finish is posted below. Both #3 BANKABLE and #11 IMBONGI flashed home in front of a surprising hot early pace while rising star #5 IBN BATTUTA slalomed through the field to come close at the end. What was remarkable about this particular race was the [...]
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Also tagged Ahmed Ajtebi, Al Arab, Allybar, Bankable, Barbecue Eddie, Doug Watson, Dubai horse racing, Dubai racing, Eagle Mountain, Green Coast, Ibn Battuta, Meydan, Roman's Run, Skysurfers
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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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Also tagged Al Bastakiya, Art of War, Balanchine, Biarritz, Dubai horse racing, Dubai World Cup, Eagle Mountain, Engrupido, Forsty Secret, Frozen Fire, Golden Horseshoe, Golden Sword, Hong Kong Cup, Honour Devil, Hunting Tower, Ipi Tombe, Irridescence, King of Rome, Mike de Kock, Mr. Brock, Mr. Crazy Boy, Musir, Rocks Off, Royal Vintage, Silver Mist, Stubbs Art, Vodacom Durban July, Warsaw, Zirconeum
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Sent postward at odds of 10-1, Dubai International Racing Carnival winner Balthazaar’s Gift landed his first Group win since July 2007 when landing the CGA Hungerford Stakes (G2) at Newbury by three lengths. The 6-year-old, intact son of Xaar seems to be getting better with age. After a handicap win at the 2009 DIRC, Balthazaar’s [...]
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Also tagged Balthazaar's Gift, Betfair Cup, Chester, City Plate, Clive Cox, Criterion Stakes, DIRC, Dubai International Racing Carnival, Goodwood, His Excellency Sheikh Sultan Bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Hungerford Stakes, Longchamp, Philip Robinson, Prix de la Foret, Xaar
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Citing numerous sources including Arlington Park and the International Racing Bureau, Daily Racing Form’s Marcus Hersh reported that 2009 Dubai Duty Free (G1) winner Gladiatorus and 2009 Singapore International Cup (G1) winner Gloria De Campeao are considered possibilities for the Arlington Million (G1) on August 8. Gloria De Campeao was a well-beaten second behind Well [...]
Mike De Kock trainee Imbongi managed a third place finish in Saturday’s totesport.com Summer Mile Stakes (G2) at Ascot while Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum’s Aqlaam stayed on to win by a half-length. Making only his seventh lifetime start, the 4-year-old by Oasis Dream was sent off as the 15-8 favorite and held off 12-1 price [...]