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Tag Archives: Jebel Hatta

Aug
15
2012

Jebel Hatta winner Master of Hounds considered for Cox Plate

Now with Willie Haggas in the UK for Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum, 2012 Jebel Hatta (G1) winner Master of Hounds is under consideration for a potential tilt in the Cox Plate at Moonee Valley in late October.  Sky Racing has the full story after an interview with Haggas, which also includes added thoughts [...]

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Aug
07
2012

Dubai connections all over Arlington festival probables

A magnificent set of four races are scheduled for the 30th Arlington Million meeting at the suburban Chicago racecourse on August 18, and a host of Dubai-related connections and World Cup/Carnival alums are tentatively scheduled to appear.  For comprehensive details, visit Arlington’s fabulous microsite HERE. 30th running – $1,000,000 Arlington Million (G1) – 1 1/4 [...]

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Sep
27
2011

Al Quoz Sprint, Jebel Hatta, Maktoum Challenge R3 upgraded to Group 1

The Al Quoz Sprint, added to the Dubai World Cup programme two years ago after being contested as a Carnival stakes race, has been promoted to Group 1 status, the Emirates Racing Authority reported today.  JJ The Jet Plane landed the race in 2011, its final running as a Group 2 event, and was previously [...]

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Sep
20
2011

Wigmore Hall due next in inaugural Champions Stakes

The new British Champions Series’ crowning event is scheduled for October 15, and in 2011, it will host one of racing’s newest Grade 1 winners as Wigmore Hall is expected to start, reported trainer Michael Bell.  The 10-furlong Qipco Champion Stakes is the featured middle-distance event, and serves as the next stop for Sunday’s Northern [...]

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Aug
14
2011

Cape Blanco continues American romp with another win over Gio Ponti in Arlington Million

Cape Blanco, fourth in the 2011 Dubai World Cup (G1), one spot better than Gio Ponti, bested his foe yet again, winning the 2011 Arlington Million (G1).  Under Jamie Spencer, Cape Blanco powered away at the top of the stretch and the son of Galileo took his second consecutive American Grade 1 race after landing [...]

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Aug
10
2011

Wigmore Hall could get pace to run at in Million

A field of ten were drawn on Tuesday for the 2011 Arlington Million (G1) and Wigmore Hall, drawn nine in the 1 1/4 miles turf event, could get some meaningful pace to pursue in this event.  After being one of the few horses to make meaningful ground in the relatively paceless Singapore Airlines International Cup [...]

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Aug
09
2011

River Jetez, Wigmore Hall in fine fettle at Arlington

The second choice in the initial morning line for Saturday’s Beverly D. Stakes (G1) at Arlington, River Jetez (pictured below, first) had her first spin around the Polytrack on Tuesday.  With assistant trainer Trevor Brown aboard, the daughter of Jet Master who won the Balanchine (G2) and recorded seconds in the Dubai Duty Free (G1) and [...]

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Mar
23
2011

Bell, Cumani lend perspective to Dubai Duty Free

Michael Bell, trainer of WIGMORE HALL, and Luca Cumani, long-time conditioner of PRESVIS, joked together as to which should go first in our interview, Wednesday, after both oversaw their horses gallop the Tapeta. Only one horse (Ipi Tombe – 2003) has ever won the traditional Super Thursday prep for the Dubai Duty Free (G1), the [...]

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Mar
04
2011

Recapping Super Thursday 2011

Ok, let’s get it out of the way.  We totally, COMPLETELY missed on Twice Over (pictured below, middle).  Call us ungrateful considering we said we wouldn’t bet Twice Over with borrowed money.  We stand by that opinion, but based only on what we knew going into the night of racing.  Grab that dunce cap and [...]

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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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