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Tag Archives: Lizard’s Desire

May
08
2010

Unrivaled rematch set for Kranji turf: Singapore International Airlines Cup 2010 features Dubai clash unlike any other

The top four horses lining up for the 2010 Singapore International Airlines Cup (G1) represent some of the best success in Dubai racing, and features a rare lineup of two winners from the same Dubai World Cup meeting.  Set for Sunday, 16 May at Singapore’s Kranji Racecourse, 2010 Dubai World Cup winner GLORIA DE CAMPEAO, [...]

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May
04
2010

Chinchon, Super Satin out of Singapore Cup

The close third in the 2010 Audemars Piguet QE II Cup (G1), Super Satin, and French raider Chinchon, sixth in this weekend’s Prix Ganay (G1), will both bypass the Singapore International Airlines Cup (G1) on May 16.  Top Dubai racing stars, Gloria De Campeao, Lizard’s Desire, Presvis, Bankable, and others are expected for the big night [...]

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Apr
27
2010

16 plan to go in Singapore International Airlines Cup; DubaiRaceNight.com to cover Singapore races

A knockout field of 16 are likely to go postward in the 2010 Singapore International Airlines Cup on Sunday, May 16 at Kranji Racecourse. Over 2,000 meters on the turf, the race features no lack of action from Dubai racing graduates. 2010 Dubai World Cup (G1) winner GLORIA DE CAMPEAO, the 2009 SIA Cup victor, [...]

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Apr
25
2010

Viva Pataca back in form, defeating game Lizard’s Desire in QE II Cup

The old stalwart of Hong Kong racing, Viva Pataca, second in the 2008 Dubai Sheema Classic (G1) found more of his best on Sunday when winning the Audemars Piguet Queen Elizabeth II Cup (G1) under Weichong Marwing, defeating 2010 Dubai World Cup (G1) runner-up Lizard’s Desire by a neck.  Photo courtesy: Hong Kong Jockey Club The work [...]

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Apr
23
2010

Presvis ready for QE II Cup

The winner of the 2010 Jebel Hatta (G2) at Meydan, and the 2009 winner of the Audemars Piguet Queen Elizabeth II Cup (G1), Presvis will attempt to repeat the feat on Sunday.  He had a fine piece of light work this morning, reported the Hong Kong Jockey Club, and seemed a model of perfection. Photo [...]

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Apr
22
2010

Even draw for QE II Cup, Champions Mile

There were no overwhelming reactions to Thursday’s draw for either the Audemars Piguet Queen Elizabeth II Cup (G1) or the Champions Mile (G1).  Dubai racing graduates Presvis and Lizard’s Desire drew stalls six and two, respectively for the QE II Cup while Imbongi goes six and Good Ba Ba breaks from the rail in the [...]

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Apr
20
2010

Lizard’s Desire fine after HK training incident

The second home in the 2010 Dubai World Cup (G1), Audemars Piguet Queen Elizabeth II Cup (G1) contender Lizard’s Desire parted company with jockey Jeff Lloyd in trackwork Tuesday, causing a stir at Sha Tin and a swollen ankle for his current rider.   Lloyd was preparing the South African-bred in place of Christophe Soumillon who has [...]

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Apr
09
2010

Lizard’s Desire, Cat Junior to Hong Kong

Presvis, the 2009 winner of the Audemars Piguet QE II Cup, will have some company from Dubai when attempting the repeat.  Lizard’s Desire, the nipped second from the 2010 Dubai World Cup, will join Presvis for the 10-furlong turf event while Brian Meehan trainee Cat Junior is set for the Champions Mile.  Lackluster in the Godolphin [...]

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Mar
31
2010

DeKock praises Tapeta, Dubai; plans announced

In comments made on his website, trainer Mike De Kock praised the vision of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and the marvelous Tapeta surface at Meydan.  “Just three years ago, Sheikh Mohammed announced his vision for Meydan and a spectacular racing centre arose in the desert from nothing when there were some who predicted [...]

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Mar
27
2010

The Campeao indeed!

There was plenty of praise and exaultation for the champion, Gloria De Campeao, the Brazilian-bred son of Argentine-sire Impression, a winner by the slimmest of discernable margins in the $10 million Dubai World Cup (G1).  The winner of the Maktoum Challenge – R1 (G3), and a tough second parallel Red Desire in the Maktoum Challenge [...]

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