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HKIR dominate coming weekend of racing

PatCummings — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:47:46 +0000

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 more from the international bloggers on the scene as well.

Rocket Man only fourth in Sprinters’ Stakes

PatCummings — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 18:05:44 +0000

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 Racing Post has more.

Rocket Man ready to fire in Nakayama

PatCummings — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:35:40 +0000

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.

Photo courtesy Singapore Turf Club / Craig Evans

Craig Evans caught up with trainer Patrick Shaw in the video below.

Rocket Man all business in final barrier trial pre-Japan

PatCummings — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:42:01 +0000

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.

Rocket Man pleases after barrier trial win

PatCummings — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 01:06:49 +0000

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 followed by the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sprint (G1) at Sha Tin in December. Michael Lee has more.

Photo courtesy: Singapore Turf Club

Kinsale King, Euroears return in Bing Crosby at Del Mar

PatCummings — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 17:40:18 +0000

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 Cup morning issues. Smiling Tiger, Timeform’s top rated synthetic horse in the world, drew the rail in the race. Euroears, second behind Rocket Man in this year’s edition, makes his first start back as well for trainer Bob Baffert.

Rocket Man passing on Australia, goal is a repeat Shaheen

PatCummings — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:52:43 +0000

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 Kong Sprint (G1) in December, all in route to getting back to Meydan. CLICK HERE for the full story from Michael Lee.

Kinsale King on the road back to racing

PatCummings — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:59:38 +0000

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 have the son of Yankee Victor back for a summer campaign. Indeed, Kinsale King recorded his first meaningful bit of trackwork last weekend and is on point for a late July start in the Bing Crosby Stakes (G1) at the seaside Del Mar oval. Kinsale King defeated Rocket Man in the 2010 Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) before Rocket Man came back to win that, plus the KrisFlyer International Sprint this year.

Three Dubai World Cup meeting winners in Timeform’s Top 10 thoroughbreds in the world

PatCummings — Mon, 30 May 2011 00:59:06 +0000

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 Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1), JJ The Jet Plane took a nailbiter in the Al Quoz Sprint (G2), and Victoire Pisa scored a smashing win in the world’s richest race, the Dubai World Cup (G1).

Rocket Man has bounced back with two wins since the Golden Shaheen spoils, while the other two have been sidelined with injuries, the worst of that going to South Africa’s JJ The Jet Plane. Amazingly, despite having never faced open company, 2,000 Guineas winner Frankel was tied with sprinting superstar Black Caviar for the top spot. The ratings were conclusive through 22 May. Click HERE for more.