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, Luca Cumani, Presvis, Prince of Wales's Stakes, Queen Anne Stakes, Twice Over
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“Never mind that Curlin never was the same horse after returning from his victory in the Dubai World Cup.” Those are the words of Southern California racing columnist Art Wilson as they appeared in his San Bernadino Sun column of August 6. You can access the entire column, which actually discusses the powerful mare Zenyatta [...]
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Also tagged Art Wilson, Curlin, Dubai International Racing Carnival, Dubai World Cup, Gloria De Campeao, Hank Wesch, HorseRacingNation.com, Informed, Jockey Club Gold Cup, Kirklees, Man O War, Presvis, Rachel Alexandra, Saratoga, Spanish Moon, Stephen Foster, Vodka, Woodward, Zenyatta
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It has been a generally progressive year for Paco Boy following his lackluster eighth in the Dubai Duty Free (G1). Richard Hannon’s colt will aim for another top class win in Wednesday’s BCG Sussex Stakes (G1) at Goodwood. With top class colt Rip Van Winkle leading the ante-post wagering, fast-developing filly Ghannati taking on males [...]
Godolphin racing manager Simon Crisford reported the Dubai Duty Free (G1) winner is now considered “quite likely” for the Arlington Million (G1) on August 8, according to the stable’s website. Gladiatorus (pictured below) was ruled out of a start in Wednesday’s Sussex Stakes at Goodwood. In the event that the son of Silic did not [...]
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Posted in Future Plans
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Also tagged Ahmed Ajtebi, Arlington Million, Dubai Duty Free, Frankie Dettori, Gladiatorus, Godolphin, Goodwood, Gran Criterium, Nad al Sheba, Presious Passion, Prix Jacques la Marois, Queen Anne Stakes, Royal Ascot, Silic, Simon Crisford, Sussex Stakes
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A winner of the John Bovington Memorial Criterion Stakes (G3) at Newmarket just 14 days ago, Imbongi looks to confirm his form as one of three top choices in Saturday’s totesport.com Summer Mile Stakes (G2) at Ascot. Ante-post wagering has Imbongi in a relatively split-wagering propositon at 7-2 with Aqlaam lightly favored at 5-2 and [...]
J J The Jet Plane, winner of the Al Quoz Sprint (G3) at Nad Al Sheba, is prepping well for Friday’s Darley July Cup (G1) at Newmarket. The Mike De Kock trainee stayed on well for fourth in the Golden Jubilee (G1) at Royal Ascot behind longshot winner and fellow Darley July entrant, Art Connoisseur. Paco Boy, winner [...]
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Also tagged Beaver Patrol, Belmont Park, Darley July Cup, Dubai International Racing Carnival, Fateh Field, Golden Jubilee, Iguazu Falls, J J The Jet Plane, Jean-Luc Samyn, King's Stand, Leandros, Mike de Kock, Nad al Sheba, Nota Bene, Richard Hannon, Royal Ascot, Scenic Blast
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Consider him an effective miler…for now. Paco Boy (pictured below in Dubai) landed his first Group One win beyond seven furlongs when annexing the Queen Anne Stakes, the first race of the 2009 Royal Ascot meeting. Long criticized for his inability to handle extended distances in the top tier races, this Richard Hannon trainee silenced [...]
The Queen Anne Stakes (G1) on opening day of the Royal Ascot meeting will play host to the return of the world’s top-rated horse, Gladiatorus. He achieved that high status after a gate-to-wire win in the 2009 Dubai Duty Free. Trainer Saeed bin Suroor reported that he expects Gladiatorus will come on for the run in this [...]
After being well-regarded in the Dubai Duty Free (G1), Paco Boy (pictured below in Dubai) was back to his winning ways landing the Bet365 Mile (G2) at Sandown on Saturday. This win, as the 15-8 favorite, was the eighth from 12 lifetime starts for the son of Desert Style who was backed in the UK [...]
Having never won beyond seven furlongs, PACO BOY is an unlikely short price for the Dubai Duty Free. Such has been the case throughout the week, however, and the Richard Hannon-trainee galloped over two laps of the turf course – which registers as almost 2.5 miles. Too much, too late? As of this posting, Paco [...]