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Tag Archives: King’s Cup

Feb
02
2012

Fly Down favoured for Friday’s King’s Cup

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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Dec
03
2011

Alakleel continues undefeated reign in Saudi

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 [...]

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Mar
05
2011

Flesh For Fantasy a possible DWC surprise

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 [...]

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Feb
12
2011

Speyside wins King’s Cup over big names

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 [...]

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Feb
10
2011

21 entered for Friday’s King’s Cup outside Riyadh

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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Feb
06
2011

Projecting the 2011 Dubai World Cup field

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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Feb
11
2010

15 set for Friday’s King’s Cup in Saudi

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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Mar
25
2009

Paris picture Perfect at 6:00 A.M.

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 [...]

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Feb
23
2009

Could the filly Deem go in the Dubai World Cup?

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.  [...]

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Feb
20
2009

Alsaqeer (aka Muller) wins King’s Cup

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 [...]

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