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Master of Hounds purchased by Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum, targeting 2012 Dubai World Cup

In suburban Chicago for the 2011 International Festival of Racing at Arlington Park, trainer Mike de Kock told DubaiRaceNight.com that his stable has acquired 2011 UAE Derby (G2) second Master of Hounds.  The colt by Kingmambo will race for Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum, deKock’s main UAE owner.  “The 2012 Dubai World Cup would [...]

Animal Kingdom done for year, 2012 Dubai World Cup still the goal

2011 Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Animal Kingdom is set to undergo surgery and will be out the rest of the year, but the long-term goal remains the 2012 Dubai World Cup (G1), reported Team Valor principal Barry Irwin.  A trip to Florida to begin preparations for the world’s richest race could be on tap in [...]

Master Of Hounds ready for Kentucky Derby 137

Second in the 2011 UAE Derby (G2), Master Of Hounds drew post 11 in a field of 20 for America’s most beloved race. Saturday, over ten furlongs on the Churchill Downs dirt, the nose loss to Khawlah stands about just as solid as any in a wide-open affair.  Many are anticipating a possible scratch of Uncle [...]

Master Of Hounds confirmed for Kentucky Derby

Steve Haskin has reported that UAE Derby (G2) second will travel to America for that country’s most beloved race, the Kentucky Derby (G1), run on 7 May over 1 1/4 miles.  Haskin’s full story is at Bloodhorse.

Master of Hounds looking better as Kentucky Derby prospect

A narrowly-beaten second in the 2011 UAE Derby (G2), Master of Hounds (pictured below, right) looks  a more logical candidate for the $2 million Kentucky Derby (G1) after Saturday’s results stateside.  The trip to Kentucky has been mentioned as a possible goal for the horse who was beaten a nose to a weight-favored Khawlah in the UAE’s [...]

Sweet Ducky could return to US for Derby

SWEET DUCKY could go to the Kentucky Derby (G1) if he has a big run in the 2011 UAE Derby (G2), according to trainer Herman Brown.  “It would be tough to turn it down if he runs a great race,” Brown said on Wednesday morning when overseeing BANKABLE’s trackwork for the Dubai Duty Free (G1).  [...]

UAE Derby winner Regal Ransom returns at Belmont

Off since a poor showing in the Breeders’ Cup Classic, 2009 UAE Derby (G2) winner Regal Ransom returns trackside on Saturday in the Suburban Handicap (G2) at Belmont Park.  Regal Ransom was unplaced in the 2009 Kentucky Derby (G1) but returned victorious following that race in the Super Derby (G2) at Louisiana Downs before the [...]

World Cup winners WinStar take Kentucky Derby

Thw winning owners of the 2009 Dubai World Cup (G1), WinStar Farm, managed the most coveted title in American horse racing when winning the 2010 Kentucky Derby (G1) with Super Saver.  A son of Maria’s Mon, Super Saver was guided to victory by Calvin Borel, becoming the only jockey in history to win three of [...]

Bob Black Jack added to Golden Shaheen possibles

With a convincing win off a 14-month layoff, Grade 1 winner Bob Black Jack stormed into contention for the 2010 Dubai Golden Shaheen with a 2.5 length victory in the 6.5 furlong San Carlos Handicap (G2) at Santa Anita.  The former Kentucky Derby (G1) runner was injured last winter when preparing for a possible tilt at [...]

Desert Party expected to return to Dubai

Godolphin’s North American assistant, Rick Mettee, reported to DubaiRaceNight.com that UAE 2000 Guineas (G3) winner Desert Party is tentatively scheduled to return to race in Dubai this winter.  After emerging from a dismal performance in the Kentucky Derby (G1), Desert Party underwent surgery for an ankle chip.  Following a recovery period, Desert Party is back [...]