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 [...]
By PatCummings
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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, Paco Boy, Presvis, Prince of Wales's Stakes, Twice Over
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Sunday at Deauville should bring a hearty challenge for Dubai Duty Free (G1) winner Gladiatorus as the son of Silic is set to face reigning Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) winner Goldikova in the Prix Jacques la Marois. In total, a field of nine will face the starter, including Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s Aqlaam [...]
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Posted in Racing News
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Also tagged Aqlaam, Breeders' Cup Mile, Deauville, Frankie Dettori, Gladiatorus, Goldikova, John Gosden, Only Green, Prix Jacques la Marois, Royal Ascot, Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum, Silic, Virtual
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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, Paco Boy, Presious Passion, Prix Jacques la Marois, Royal Ascot, Silic, Simon Crisford, Sussex Stakes
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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 [...]