After scoring the 2010 Dubai Sheema Classic (G1) with Dar Re Mi, trainer John Gosden has brings TAZEEZ to the race with similar preparation and a big chance. UTLEY, last seen at the Breeders’ Cup in November, goes first up in the UAE Derby (G2) and has gone well on the Tapeta so far.
The UAE Derby became quite interesting after trainer John Gosden announced his 3-year-old son of American sire Smart Strike will run in the $2 million race. Utley was last seen finishing seventh in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf behind Irish or French Guineas possible Pluck. His presence in the race lends a new look to [...]
While the 2011 Dubai World Cup meeting is still months off, several top runners from the 2010 Breeders’ Cup races have at least mentioned their interest in the world’s richest day of racing. How about the big mare? Zenyatta’s connections have yet to disclose if they are to keep the daughter of Street Cry in [...]
By PatCummings
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Posted in Future Plans
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Also tagged Arlington Million, Big Drama, Breeders' Cup, Brian Meehan, Dakota Phone, Dangerous Midge, Dubai Golden Shaheen, Dubai International Racing Carnival, Dubai Sheema Classic, Dubai World Cup, HRH Princess Haya, Jerry Hollendorfer, Smiling Tiger, Zenyatta
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Saving ground throughout, Debussy lunged through an inside passage and shocked the wide-spun defending champion, and 2010 Dubai World Cup fourth Gio Ponti, to take the 28th Arlington Million (G1). Pace-setting Tazeez was a gallant third after lunging at the start and rushing past the entire field to take up the running. Owned by Her Royal [...]
The close fourth in the 2010 Dubai World Cup, Gio Ponti is back to defend his Arlington Million (G1) crown in Saturday’s 28th edition over ten furlongs on the suburban Chicago turf course. Ramon Dominguez has the return riding engagement. A field of nine others were entered this week, including Dubai International Racing Carnival graduate Summit [...]
Saturday’s feature race at Ascot, the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes (G1) features a well-matched field of eight, including 2010 Dubai Sheema Classic (G1) winner Dar Re Mi. Most recently fourth in the Coral Eclipse Stakes (G1) at Sandown, well beaten by Twice Over, Dar Re Mi looks to rebound against the boys [...]
By PatCummings
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Posted in Racing News
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Also tagged Alain Royer-Dupre, Cape Blanco, Confront, Dar Re Mi, Daryakana, Dubai horse racing, Dubai racing, Dubai Sheema Classic, Harbinger, Hong Kong Vase, Investec Derby, Irish Derby, Meydan, Meydan racing, Sir Michael Stoute, Workforce, Youmzain
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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 [...]
By PatCummings
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Posted in Racing News
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Also tagged Aqlaam, Breeders' Cup Mile, Deauville, Frankie Dettori, Gladiatorus, Goldikova, Only Green, Prix Jacques la Marois, Queen Anne Stakes, Royal Ascot, Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum, Silic, Virtual
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