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Tag Archives: Lizard’s Desire

Aug
01
2010

Dubai World Cup winner Gloria De Campeao retired

News broke Sunday that 2010 Dubai World Cup (G1) winner Gloria De Campeao was retired following the discovery of a torn tendon.  Australian media outlets had the story first, following owner Stefan Friborg in relation to plans for his globetrotter to contest the Cox Plate. Gloria De Campeao was second in the 2009 Dubai World [...]

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Jul
25
2010

Lizard’s Desire still battling laminitis

In a story first reported here on DubaiRaceNight.com almost two weeks ago, 2010 Dubai World Cup (G1) second, and subsequent Singapore Airlines International Cup (G1) winner, Lizard’s Desire is still struggling with laminitis.  Click HERE for more as the story has been picked up by the international racing media.

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Jul
11
2010

Report: Lizard’s Desire suffering from life-threatening laminitis

The life of 2010 Dubai World Cup second Lizard’s Desire is in question as DubaiRaceNight.com has received reports that the Mike DeKock-trainee is suffering from severe laminitis.  He was most recently the winner of the 2010 Singapore Airlines International Cup (G1) at Kranji.  Following the win, Lizard’s Desire was put on the shelf in preparation for the [...]

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Jun
09
2010

Gitano Hernando scheduled for Coral Eclipse

Favored by many in the 2010 Dubai World Cup, Gitano Hernando is scheduled to return for the Coral Eclipse Stakes at Sandown in July, his first start since a sixth place finish behind Gloria De Campeao and Lizard’s Desire.  Click HERE for the comments from trainer Marco Botti.

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May
20
2010

Alexandros to face twin monsters at Longchamp; Gitano Hernando preparing for Coral Eclipse in July

This Sunday, the female monsters of the French turf, Goldikova and Stacelita, will square off in Sunday’s Prix d’Ispahan (G1) at Longchamp over 1,850 meters.  It is expected that 2010 Al Rashidiya (G3) winner Alexandros will join them, returning to the races following an unplaced performance in the Dubai Duty Free, well behind Al Shemali.  [...]

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May
18
2010

Lizard’s Desire back to Dubai, holiday planned

After an incredibly busy first half of 2010, the Dubai World Cup (G1) second and the recent Singapore Airlines International Cup (G1) winner Lizard’s Desire is returning to Dubai and will be turned out in advance of the 2011 Dubai racing season.  The news was reported on trainer Mike De Kock’s website. Click HERE for [...]

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May
16
2010

Lizard’s Revenge! DeKock and Shea take Singapore International Airlines Cup over Gloria De Campeao and Al Shemali, reversing Dubai World Cup result

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 [...]

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May
15
2010

Tipping the Singapore Airlines International Cup, KrisFlyer International Sprint

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 [...]

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May
13
2010

Lizard’s Desire explodes at Kranji on Friday morning

The story of Friday trackwork at Singapore’s Kranji Racecourse was the exciting appearance Lizard’s Desire, second home in the 2010 Dubai World Cup (G1) and Audemars Piguet Queen Elizabeth II Cup (G1).  Clockers from the Singapore Turf Club caught South African-bred working 600 meters in a blazing 34.9 seconds, the fastest 600 meters that STC reps [...]

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May
13
2010

Rocket Man draws even for KrisFlyer, Gloria De Campeao defends SIA title from barrier six

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 [...]

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