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Tag Archives: Rocket Man

May
15
2012

Rocket Man only “day-to-day” with swelling

The report from Kranji on Monday indicated that 2011 Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) winner Rocket Man was on the edge of possibly not running in the Kris Flyer International Sprint (G1), a race he won a year ago. Rocket Man won the Lion City Cup (G1) on 29 April, his first start since a second [...]

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May
08
2012

15 possible for Singapore Airlines International Cup

A top class field of 15, which includes five from the 2012 Dubai World Cup meeting, are currently probable for the 2012 Singapore Airlines International Cup (G1) at Kranji on 20 May.  The projected field is led by Dubai Sheema Classic (G1) victor Cirrus Des Aigles, Dubai Duty Free (G1) third City Style, and fifth [...]

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Apr
25
2012

Rocket Man back in Lion City Cup

Sunday’s card in Hong Kong is a big one, but a nearly four-hour flight south of there will find the top domestic sprint race in Singapore, the Lion City Cup (G1).  Rocket Man, second in the 2012 Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) returns to defend his title in the race, and faces a top quality field, [...]

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Mar
27
2012

Patrick Shaw talks Rocket Man, Hong Kong chances sound-off

The trainer of the 2011 Dubai Golden Shaheen winner, Patrick Shaw reflects on the status of the Singapore Flash, hoping to repeat the feat.  Simon Burgess of ThoroughMedia has the interviews below Derek Cruz, trainer of 2010 Al Quoz Sprint winner Joy And Fun sounds-off on the chances of a memorable, but delayed repeat. One [...]

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Mar
04
2012

Sprinters aim focused on Dubai Golden Shaheen

Rocket Man, winner of the 2011 Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) is spot-on for a return to defend his title after a quality win at Kranji on Sunday, covering 1,200 metres on Polytrack in 1:10.95, almost five lengths clear of his diminutive competition.  “This was the perfect prep run for him. It should get him right [...]

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Dec
10
2011

HKIR dominate coming weekend of racing

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 [...]

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Oct
03
2011

Rocket Man only fourth in Sprinters’ Stakes

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. [...]

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Sep
28
2011

Rocket Man ready to fire in Nakayama

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. [...]

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Sep
14
2011

Rocket Man all business in final barrier trial pre-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.

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Aug
24
2011

Rocket Man pleases after barrier trial win

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 [...]

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