We are still six weeks out from the big week in Dubai leading to the world’s richest race. Let’s grab the crystal ball and look into the future at the potential field of 14 to face starter Shane Ryan for $10 million over ten furlongs. Our prediction of the field is based on recent performances, [...]
By PatCummings
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Posted in Future Plans
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Also tagged Aggie Engineer, Al Shemali, Bold Silvano, Buena Vista, Cape Blanco, Crowded House, Dakota Phone, Dubai World Cup, Dubai World Cup probables, Dubai World Cup starters, First Dude, Fly Down, Giant Oak, Gio Ponti, Gitano Hernando, Interaction, King's Cup, Mendip, Morning Line, Musir, Redding Colliery, Richard's Kid, Snow Fairy, Spring Of Fame, Twice Over, Twirling Candy, Victoire Pisa, Win For Sure, Xin Xu Lin
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Well, it was a great first night of the 2011 Dubai International Racing Carnival if you followed none of the selections posted here at DubaiRaceNight.com. Let’s get to the review: THE GOOD: – How about DANDY BOY (pictured below)? He just did it with ease and surprised his connections who, although with great confidence in [...]
By PatCummings
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Posted in Meydan Tips and Race Analysis
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Also tagged Dandy Boy, David Marnane, Dubai International Racing Carnival, Dubai racing, Dubai World Cup, Godolphin, Happy Valley, Hujaylea, Il Grande Maurizio, Inxile, Le Drakkar, Mahbooba, Malih Al Basti, Mendip, Mike de Kock, Our Giant, Reem, Rock N Roll Ransom, UAE 1000 Guineas, UAE Derby, Wonder Lawn
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While the first two days of the 2010 Royal Ascot meeting have not been kind to graduates of the Dubai International Racing Carnival or the Dubai World Cup meeting, there are still more chances in the offing. Godolphin got off the shelf yesterday with a win from Invisible Man in the Royal Hunt Cup, defeating [...]
By PatCummings
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Posted in Racing News
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Also tagged Al Khaleej, Antinori, Balthazaar's Gift, Dubai horse racing, Dubai racing, Fiery Lad, Golden Jubilee, Halicarnassus, Joy And Fun, Kings Gambit, Kinsale King, Royal Ascot, Sir Gerry, Swift Gift, Tartan Gigha
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On his website, Mike De Kock has named the jockey bookings for his stable’s stars on Dubai World Cup night. Earlier this week, De Kock announced that Shea would have his choice of World Cup mounts as Christophe Soumillon was booked for Vision D’Etat. Both Mr. Brock and Lizard’s Desire are dual Carnival winners, and Shea opted for [...]
These double-header nights becomes an absolute marathon, but enjoyable nonetheless. I hope you have found a few winners over the last week. So much to discuss from the first double-dip at Meydan…let’s jump right in. 1. Thursday = parade of favorites Most often, racing in Dubai is not kind to favorites but Thursday witnessed a [...]
By PatCummings
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Posted in Perspectives
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Also tagged Age of Reason, Alo Pura, Barbecue Eddie, Brett Williams, Doug Watson, Dubai horse racing, Dubai racing, Dubai Racing Channel, Fanny Salmon, Forgotten Voice, Fourpenny Lane, Frankie Dettori, Global City, Gloria De Campeao, Jason Ford, Kal Barg, Laura King, Lizard's Desire, Meydan, Mike de Kock, Musir, Purple Sage, Sir Gerry, Snaffy, So Shiny, Soneva, Tapeta, Ted Durcan, Zirconeum
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Top international trainer Mike De Kock has invaded the Meydan barns with yet another top quality stable of 33 for the 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival. In a report published on his website, DeKock beams about his chances at Meydan. “So far this season has been trouble-free, in fact we are a month to six weeks ahead than we [...]
By PatCummings
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Posted in Future Plans
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Also tagged Al Bastakiya, Art of War, Balanchine, Biarritz, Dubai horse racing, Dubai World Cup, Eagle Mountain, Engrupido, Forsty Secret, Frozen Fire, Golden Horseshoe, Golden Sword, Hong Kong Cup, Honour Devil, Hunting Tower, Imbongi, Ipi Tombe, Irridescence, King of Rome, Mike de Kock, Mr. Crazy Boy, Musir, Rocks Off, Royal Vintage, Silver Mist, Stubbs Art, Vodacom Durban July, Warsaw, Zirconeum
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