There’s nothing like a big weekend of racing, and the Hong Kong International Races fit that bill. For all the information, visit the CXHKIR microsite for details. Dubai Golden Shaheen winner Rocket Man leads the charge in the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sprint while Godolphin looks for another win in the Hong Kong Vase. Get [...]
Nakayama saw local filly Curran Chan score in the Sprinters’ Stakes (G1) as Rocket Man was under pressure a long way out and stayed on for fourth, his first non-top-three placing of his storied career. The winner of the 2011 Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) is likely for the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sprint (G1) next. [...]
The 2011 Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) winner has had an eventful time in Japan thanks to the flamboyant weather churned by Typhoon Roke. Regardless, he is in top shape and ready to go for the Sprinters Stakes (G1), says trainer Patrick Shaw. Michael Lee has the full story for the Singapore Turf Club, from Japan. [...]
The winner of the 2011 Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1), Rocket Man is prepared for his autumn campaign which kicks off at Nakayama’s Sprinters Stakes (G1). Michael Lee from the Singapore Turf Club has the story.
2011 Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) and KrisFlyer International Sprint (G1) winner Rocket Man pleased trainer Patrick Shaw following a Tuesday barrier trial at Kranji Racecourse. The son of Viscount was declared in good form for his pending international campaign, which begins in October with the Sprinters’ Stakes at Nakayama Racecourse, and is likely to be [...]
The 2010 Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) winner, Kinsale King, will get back on track Sunday, four months after being scratched the morning of the 2011 Dubai Golden Shaheen, eventually won by Rocket Man. Trained by Carl O’Callaghan, Kinsale King won his 2011 debut at Golden Gate Fields but was turned out soon after his World [...]
2011 Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) and KrisFlyer International Sprint (G1) winner Rocket Man will pass on a trip to Australia in favor of preparing for defence of his Dubai title, the Singapore Tutf Club media team reported today. Trainer Patrick Shaw identified starts in the Sprinters Stakes (G1) at Nakayama before the Cathay Pacific Hong [...]
After a disappointing scratch the morning of the 2011 Dubai World Cup (G1), Kinsale King was sent back to America with hopes of getting back on track, but trainer Carl O’Callaghan sent his charge to the farm. Suggesting he needed some time to grow out of some ailments, the patient Irishman was hopeful they would [...]
Rocket Man, JJ The Jet Plane, and Victoire Pisa found themselves amongst Timeform’s ratings of the top global thoroughbreds after their initial 2011 rankings were released last week. The three each landed victories during Dubai visits with starts at the 2011 Dubai World Cup meeting in March. Rocket Man went one better in the 2011 [...]
Ascot spokesman Nick Smith reported that the Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) and KrisFlyer International Sprint (G1) winner Rocket Man will not make a trip for the Royal Ascot meeting and the Golden Jubilee (G1), but that trainer Patrick Shaw indicated a possible trip for the Darley July Cup (G1) at Newmarket was a possibility. The [...]