The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup (G1), known as the King’s Cup, is the annual highlight of the racing season in Saudi Arabia, and Friday’s feature brings plenty of anticipation with a great matchup. As is the custom, the race is run in two separate divisions, with the a local edition for horses [...]
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Also tagged Alsaqr, Baden Al Subaie, Cash Run, Crown Prince Cup, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup, Fly Down, Johnny Murtagh, King's Cup, Muller, Robust Wish, Step In Time
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Alakleel, the winner of February’s domestic edition of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup (G1) (King’s Cup) at Janadriah outside Riyadh, continued his dominance of the local racing scene in Saudi winning the Prince Mohammed bin Saud Al Kabeer Cup (G2) on Friday by about seven lengths. Owned by King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz [...]
The gray flash. With all of the focus amongst the English-speaking media on possible Dubai World Cup (G1) starters from the US, Europe, and those runners already based in Dubai, some (including this follower), may have missed out on one possible invitee. While we cannot confirm whether or not he has been invited, Argentina-bred Flesh [...]
Speyside, racing as Burj Al Kuwait, took the imported division of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup (G1) on Friday at Janadriah Racecourse outside Riyadh. Speyside, a son of Orpen, won by a length over Intabih and Cloudy City, finishing the 2,400 metres in 2:32.10. For comparison, the result is unlikely to have an impact on [...]
Friday’s feature race at Janadriah Racecourse outside Riyadh pits some familiar foes and names associated with the Dubai World Cup and the Dubai racing community. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup (G1), run over 2,400 metres, is the premier racing event in Saudi Arabia and a field of 21 were drawn. Jerry Barton, [...]
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Also tagged Alsaqr, Amor de Pobre, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup, Eastern Aria, Gloria De Campeao, Godolphin, Jerry barton, King Abdullah, King's Cup, Muller, Olivier Peslier, Shibl Noofa, Well Armed, Wind Flow
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We are still six weeks out from the big week in Dubai leading to the world’s richest race. Let’s grab the crystal ball and look into the future at the potential field of 14 to face starter Shane Ryan for $10 million over ten furlongs. Our prediction of the field is based on recent performances, [...]
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Also tagged Aggie Engineer, Al Shemali, Bold Silvano, Buena Vista, Cape Blanco, Crowded House, Dakota Phone, Dubai World Cup, Dubai World Cup probables, Dubai World Cup starters, First Dude, Fly Down, Giant Oak, Gio Ponti, Gitano Hernando, Interaction, King's Cup, Mendip, Morning Line, Mr. Brock, Musir, Redding Colliery, Richard's Kid, Snow Fairy, Spring Of Fame, Twice Over, Twirling Candy, Victoire Pisa, Win For Sure, Xin Xu Lin
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A field of 15 has been assembled for the most prestigious race in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the 200,000SR Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup (G1), also known as the King’s Cup. 2009 winner Muller (Alsaqeer) will attempt a repeat while top contenders Joe Louis (Kharimes) and Amor De Pobre (Shibl Noofa), winner [...]
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Also tagged Alsaqeer, Amor de Pobre, Badr Al Subiah, Christophe Soumillon, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup, Dubai horse racing, Dubai International Racing Carnival, Dubai racing, Dubai World Cup, Joe Louis, Kharimes, King's Cup, Lelah Dorak, Muller, Olivier Peslier, Qiyadiyah, Sebastian Madrid, Ted Durcan, Waasemah, Wigberto Ramos
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Once again, the Saudi chances were first on the track at their alloted time and both PARIS PERFECT and MULLER worked together. This Neil Bruss-trained pair were second and first, respectively, in the 2009 King’s Cup. Due to the early hour and my inability to use a flash, the picture below of Paris Perfect does [...]
Once again, pedigree expert Sid Fernando has outdone himself, working through the blogosphere to catch a possibly intriguing development. Deem was making her fourth career start when winning the Cape Verdi (G3) in her Dubai debut. Impeccably bred, this daughter of Dalakhani out of a Sadler’s Wells mare seemed like a perfect fit for the turf. [...]
Sid Fernando’s blog has more on the results from Friday’s big race from Saudi, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup (King’s Cup), won by Argentine-bred Muller. Racing under the Arabic name Alsaqeer, the win was earned by jockey Sebastian Madrid and a trip to the Dubai World Cup is planned. CLICK HERE for [...]