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Tag Archives: Midshipman

Mar
19
2010

Midshipman suffers soft-tissue setback again

After missing the 2009 Dubai International Racing Carnival with a soft-tissue injury, Godolphin’s Midshipman, a 2010 DIRC winner, has been shelved again following a similar issue.  It was obvious something was wrong with the 2008 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) winner when he did not appear amongst the likely starters on Dubai World Cup night.  According to [...]

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Feb
26
2010

Recapping the week of racing in Dubai

There was plenty of action on and off the glamorous new racecourse in Dubai this week.  Below are some thoughts and news as we prepare for Super Thursday and the Meydan Masters. 1. Ahmed Ajtebi continues his masterful run this season and is my initial pick to land the Meydan Masters – he is just [...]

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Jan
22
2010

Crisford outlines some Godolphin Carnival plans

Michele MacDonald, writing for US-based Bloodhorse, spoke with Godolphin racing manager Simon Crisford about the operation’s former American-based runners and their likely places at the 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival. Summarizing the various runners, it appears as though Godolphin is pleased with Midshipman, the 2008 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) winner who suffered an injury last [...]

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Mar
01
2009

Midshipman off Derby trail

Some would say that the 2008 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile winner and Eclipse Award champion was never really on the Derby trail  after a quiet winter in the desert, but Godolphin confirmed he will not appear.  Click HERE to read the release from Godolphin.

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Jan
22
2009

Crisford talks Godolphin youngsters…not Midshipman

In an interview with Richard Hoiles, broadcasting from the second night of the Dubai International Racing Carnival, Godolphin racing manager Simon Crisford (pictured below, right)noted that Vineyard Haven is being pointed to return in the UAE 2000 Guineas, with eyes on the UAE Derby.  Godolphin finished 1-2 in the stepping stone to that race, Thursday [...]

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