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Tag Archives: Marco Botti

Dec
31
2011

Planteur giving Botti another World Cup shot

Group 1 winner Planteur is now with trainer Marco Botti and has been given a Dubai World Cup goal for his new connections.  Read more about the addition from The National.

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Nov
15
2011

Botti’s Jakkalberry pointed to Dubai Sheema Classic

Trainer Marco Botti, who has prepared winners in each of the last two Carnivals, is aiming for a Dubai Sheema Classic (G1) shot with his Italian import Jakkalberry.  First, however, is a trip to Hong Kong for the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Vase (G1).  David Milnes has the full story.

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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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Feb
27
2010

Gitano Hernando clear in Dubai World Cup prep; Cecil “very happy” with Twice Over

Long pointed for the Dubai World Cup (G1), Gitano Hernando did not disappoint as the 1-2 favorite stormed home a convincing 4.5 length winner of the Winter Derby Trial at Lingfield.  Jockey Kieren Fallon got into the colt with about three furlongs to run and bending for home, the Goodwood (G1) winner from October lengthened [...]

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Feb
25
2010

Dubai World Cup hope Gitano Hernando in Saturday; Leahurst pointed to Dubai Golden Shaheen

The winner of the Goodwood (G1) at Santa Anita last October makes his long-awaited return to the races on Saturday, preparing for a possible tilt in the 2010 Dubai World Cup (G1).  Trainer Marco Botti will prep his colt at Lingfield in the Winter Derby Trial Stakes.  Kieren Fallon, now disengaged from Presvis, has the [...]

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Oct
20
2009

Lure of Dubai stings Breeders’ Cup: Gitano Hernando skips Classic to prepare for 2010 Dubai World Cup

A potential flagship moment in Dubai racing was announced on Tuesday when the Daily Racing Form reported recent longshot winner of the Goodwood Stakes (G1), Gitano Hernando, will skip the $5,000,000 Breeders’ Cup Classic to prepare for the $10,000,000 Dubai World Cup (G1).  This is, essentially, the first published occasion in which the sky-high purses [...]

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