2011 Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) and KrisFlyer International Sprint (G1) winner Rocket Man pleased trainer Patrick Shaw following a Tuesday barrier trial at Kranji Racecourse. The son of Viscount was declared in good form for his pending international campaign, which begins in October with the Sprinters’ Stakes at Nakayama Racecourse, and is likely to be [...]
Ascot spokesman Nick Smith reported that the Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) and KrisFlyer International Sprint (G1) winner Rocket Man will not make a trip for the Royal Ascot meeting and the Golden Jubilee (G1), but that trainer Patrick Shaw indicated a possible trip for the Darley July Cup (G1) at Newmarket was a possibility. The [...]
The folks at ThoroughMedia Solutions continue their excellent work catching-up with connections at some of the world’s top race meetings. Simon Burgess serves as the main questioner in the interviews, posted below. First, trainer Patrick Shaw previews his thoughts on 2011 Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) winner Rocket Man, looking to make it two international Group 1 [...]
By PatCummings
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Posted in Racing News
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Also tagged Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Cup, Dubai Golden Shaheen, George Moore, Glen Boss, Green Birdie, Irian, Meydan, Patrick Shaw, Rocket Man, Sacred Kingdom, Simon Burgess, Singapore Airlines International Cup
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After disappointing in the last two runnings of the KrisFlyer International Sprint (G1), the hopes of Singapore are back on 2011 Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) winner Rocket Man. Craig Brennan has the report of this dazzling bit of trackwork from this morning. Photo courtesy – Singapore Turf Club Meanwhile, many of the runners for [...]
The Singapore Turf Club identified 13 potential starters for the 2011 Singapore Airlines International Cup (G1) and KrisFlyer International Sprint (G1), run on 22 May at the esteemed Kranji Racecourse. Dubai World Cup meeting and Carnival alums populate the lists. The first four from the Dubai Duty Free (G1) are expected in the ten furlong [...]
By PatCummings
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Posted in Racing News
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Also tagged Ali Rashid Al Raihe, Better Be The One, Calvados Blues, Dubai Duty Free, Dubai Golden Shaheen, Happy Dubai, Kranji, Presvis, River Jetez, Rocket Man, Royal Bench, Singapore Airlines International Cup, Wigmore Hall
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Once Rocket Man settled to the lead of the Lion City Cup (G1) at Kranji on Sunday, it was all over bar the shouting as the 2011 Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) winner cruised to the easiest of wins over Better Be The One, third in the 2011 Al Quoz Sprint (G2). The official winning measure [...]
Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum’s Lizard’s Desire won the 2010 Singapore Airlines International Cup (G1) by a neck over Gloria De Campeao, avenging the reverse result in the 2010 Dubai World Cup (G1), and confirming the overwhelming strength of the Dubai International Racing Carnival, Michael Dickinson’s Tapeta surface, and the grit and determination of [...]
By PatCummings
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Posted in Racing News
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Also tagged Al Shemali, Audemars Piguet Queen Elizabeth II Cup, Dubai International Racing Carnival, Dubai racing, Gloria De Campeao, Green Birdie, Jolie's Shinju, Kevin Shea, Lizard's Desire, Maktoum Challenge, Mike de Kock, Rocket Man, Sha Tin, Shadow Gate, Singapore Airlines International Cup, Stephen Jell
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A capacity crowd of more than 30,000 are expected at Kranji Racecourse in sweltering conditions for the 2010 Singapore International Airlines Cup (G1) meeting. On course, it is currently 2:35 P.M. and we are approximately 20 minutes from first post of a ten race card. Steamy, sweltering, and tropical are all words to possibly explain [...]
Race 10 – Kranji – Singapore Airlines International Cup (G1), 2,000 meters (turf) The international horses tower over this field, but the best question remains – which of the international runners are best? Here are some SAI Cup thoughts in no particular order: 1. LIZARD’S DESIRE has worked like a champ and seems incredibly well-acclimated [...]
By PatCummings
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Posted in Handicapping/Tipping
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Also tagged Dubai, Dubai horse racing, Dubai racing, Fawzi Nass, Gloria De Campeao, John Egan, Kranji, Lahaleeb, Lizard's Desire, Rocket Man, Singapore, Singapore Airlines International Cup, Singapore Turf Club
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The post position draw for Sunday’s Singapore international races was held in downtown Singapore at Chevron Place, midday Thursday, and no dramatic surprises ensued. Listed below are the field with saddle towels and barrier draws. S$3,000,000 Singapore International Airlines Cup (G1) – 2,000 meters, turf #1 GLORIA DE CAMPEAO (Bruno Reis) – post 6 #2 [...]
By PatCummings
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Posted in Racing News
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Also tagged Al Shemali, Cheyenne Dancer, Drovetti, Dubai Golden Shaheen, Dubai World Cup, Eagle Falls, El Dorado, Gloria De Campeao, Gold Trail, Goldschatz, Green Birdie, Happy Zero, Jolie's Shinju, Joy And Fun, Lahaleeb, Lizard's Desire, Mariol, Mexican Rose, Ntini, Presvis, Rocket Man, Shadow Gate, SIA Cup, Singapore International Airlines Cup, Waikato, Yaminin Kingly
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