The 2010 Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) winner, Kinsale King, will get back on track Sunday, four months after being scratched the morning of the 2011 Dubai Golden Shaheen, eventually won by Rocket Man. Trained by Carl O’Callaghan, Kinsale King won his 2011 debut at Golden Gate Fields but was turned out soon after his World [...]
After a disappointing scratch the morning of the 2011 Dubai World Cup (G1), Kinsale King was sent back to America with hopes of getting back on track, but trainer Carl O’Callaghan sent his charge to the farm. Suggesting he needed some time to grow out of some ailments, the patient Irishman was hopeful they would [...]
Irish-born trainer Carl O’Callaghan thinks his gelding, Kinsale King, is just a bit better this year than before his win in the 2010 edition of the $2 million Dubai Golden Shaheen.
Sure, he might not always win, but the win Carl O’Callaghan scooped for the 2010 Dubai Golden Shaheen was a think of perfection, at least in the mind of the Irish-born, California-based trainer of Kinsale King. The pair will try and do it again on the big night, and Carl couldn’t be happier with his [...]
After an easy barrier trial win, Rocket Man took his first race off the shelf in fine form, winning a stakes event at Kranji over the Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) trip of 1,200 metres. Just every so slightly slow from the gate, Rocket Man settled just off the pace and then shot through to the [...]
It was a busy week in Dubai racing last week, so we catch up with news from the sprinting division. 2010 Dubai Golden Shaheen victor Kinsale King earned his first win since that race when making his seasonal debut last week, and he did it on the same surface he’ll revisit at Meydan. Racing last [...]
Sunday’s US$1.8 million Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sprint (G1) features a trio of Dubai racing veterans in the 1,200 meters dash. Rocket Man, a tough-luck second to Kinsale King in the Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) got over the Sha Tin polytrack in good order in Wednesday’s trackwork. Rocket Man is coming off a deadheat victory [...]
Richard’s Kid was send postward at a staggering 8-1 off his Pacific Classic (G1) win and tracked down heavily-backed Twirling Candy to win the Goodwood Stakes (G1) at Hollywood Park’s Oak Tree meeting. Seventh beaten about three lengths in the 2010 Dubai World Cup (G1), Richard’s Kid was third in his first two starts following Dubai [...]
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The 2010 Dubai Golden Shaheen winner is well-respected as the third choice in the market for Friday’s Darley July Cup (G1) at Newmarket, a race shaping up as a rematch of the Golden Jubilee (G1) from the Royal Ascot meet. While it was clear the Carl O’Callaghan trained American-bred Dubai winner is able to get [...]
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Also tagged Carl O'Callaghan, Darley July Cup, Dubai betting, Dubai Golden Shaheen, Dubai horse racing, Dubai racing, Equiano, Frankie Dettori, Kieren Fallon, King's Stand, Royal Ascot, Starspangledbanner, Tom Queally
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Kinsale King, winner of the 2010 Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) and a knock-up third in the Golden Jubilee (G1) at Ascot, his first start since the Dubai win, is confirmed for the Darley July Cup (G1) on 9 July at Newmarket. He is scheduled to fast the speedster who defeated him, Starspangledbanner, the Australian-bred runner [...]
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Posted in Future Plans, Racing News
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Also tagged Aidan O'Brien, Carl O'Callaghan, Darley July Cup, Dubai Golden Shaheen, Dubai horse racing, Dubai racing, Dubai World Cup, Golden Jubilee, Kieran Fallon, Meydan, Royal Ascot
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