That headline deserves an exclamation point as the gallant old-boy Presvis, winner of the 2011 Dubai Duty Free, will return for yet another Dubai World Cup Carnival, according to reports today from the Racing Post. David Milnes has the story on the Cumani team for the upcoming season.
Michael Bell, trainer of WIGMORE HALL, and Luca Cumani, long-time conditioner of PRESVIS, joked together as to which should go first in our interview, Wednesday, after both oversaw their horses gallop the Tapeta. Only one horse (Ipi Tombe – 2003) has ever won the traditional Super Thursday prep for the Dubai Duty Free (G1), the [...]
Let’s run down our thoughts on the third night of the 2011 Dubai International Racing Carnival…in no particular order: 1. The “local trainer” run is simply amazing. Between Mike De Kock, Mahmood Al Zarooni, Saeed bin Suroor, and Ali Rashid Al Raihe, they have won 17 of the 22 thoroughbred races. Perhaps the reason for [...]
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Also tagged Ahmed Ajtebi, Al Quoz Sprint, Al Rashidiya, Ali Rashid Al Raihe, City Style, DRC Gold Cup, Dubai horse racing, Dubai International Racing Carnival, Dubai racing, Frankie Dettori, Happy Dubai, Herman Brown, Irish Flame, Lost In The Moment, Mahmood Al Zarooni, Maktoum Challenge, Mickael Barzalona, Mike de Kock, Presvis, Raihana, UAE 1000 Guineas, UAE Oaks, Whispering Gallery, Xavier Nakkachdji
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The 2011 Dubai International Racing Carnival gets going this week with a likely 8-race fixture on Thursday evening from Meydan. Entries were due today and final declarations will be released Tuesday morning. As the week progresses, DubaiRaceNight will provide analysis and insight to each race, but we want to leave you with one prime tip. [...]
Final declarations for the 2010 Emirates Melbourne Cup (G1) are due the end of this week and the current stage of runners remaining in contention seems to have only one main Dubai representative in Godolphin’s Campanologist, winner of the 2010 Dubai City of Gold (G2). Crime Scene was a longshot second in last year’s race [...]
A two-time winner of handicaps at the 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival, Luca Cumani-trainee Drunken Sailor is being pointed to the Melbourne Cup (G1) over 3,200 meters after landing the Windflower March Stakes (Listed) this weekend. What is notable about the decision to head for Australia is that Drunken Sailor lacks any past performance in [...]
After a stellar winter at the 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival and a short-neck loss in the 2010 Dubai World Cup (G1), Allybar returned to the races with an uninspiring eleventh of twelve in the Prince Of Wales’s Stakes (G2). The Mahmood Al Zarooni-charge will give it another shot in Saturday’s Skybet York Stakes (G2), this [...]
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Also tagged Allybar, Balius, Debussy, Dubai horse racing, Dubai racing, Dubai World Cup, Frankie Dettori, Godolphin, HRH Princess Haya, Mahmood Al Zarooni, Meydan, Meydan Dubai, Meydan horse racing, Meydan racing, Prince of Wales's Stakes, SkyBet York Stakes, Summit Surge
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A host of 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival and Dubai World Cup participants are slated to appear at the Royal Ascot meeting next week. Twelve horses hold entries for the first race of the meet, the Queen Anne Stakes (G1) over the straight mile, with 2010 Godolphin Mile (G2) winner, Calming Influence, amongst them. 2010 [...]
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Also tagged Al Rashidiya, Alexandros, Allybar, Calming Influence, Cat Junior, Cavalryman, Dubai Duty Free, Dubai Golden Shaheen, Dubai Sheema Classic, Dubai World Cup, Gloria De Campeao, Godolphin Mile, Goldikova, Kinsale King, Paco Boy, Presvis, Prince of Wales's Stakes, Queen Anne Stakes, Twice Over
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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 [...]
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 [...]