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Wednesday review from Singapore

The folks at ThoroughMedia Solutions continue their excellent work catching-up with connections at some of the world’s top race meetings.  Simon Burgess serves as the main questioner in the interviews, posted below.  First, trainer Patrick Shaw previews his thoughts on 2011 Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) winner Rocket Man, looking to make it two international Group 1 [...]

Rocket Man sizzles; Wigmore Hall misses work

After disappointing in the last two runnings of the KrisFlyer International Sprint (G1), the hopes of Singapore are back on 2011 Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) winner Rocket Man.  Craig Brennan has the report of this dazzling bit of trackwork from this morning.    Photo courtesy – Singapore Turf Club Meanwhile, many of the runners for [...]

Singapore International fields coming into shape

The Singapore Turf Club identified 13 potential starters for the 2011 Singapore Airlines International Cup (G1) and KrisFlyer International Sprint (G1), run on 22 May at the esteemed Kranji Racecourse.  Dubai World Cup meeting and Carnival alums populate the lists.  The first four from the Dubai Duty Free (G1) are expected in the ten furlong [...]

Rocket Man bolts for third Lion City Cup; on to KrisFlyer

Once Rocket Man settled to the lead of the Lion City Cup (G1) at Kranji on Sunday, it was all over bar the shouting as the 2011 Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) winner cruised to the easiest of wins over Better Be The One, third in the 2011 Al Quoz Sprint (G2).  The official winning measure [...]

Better Than Ever rockets into Dubai Duty Free picture

A champion from Singapore, most have never heard of, could make big waves in Dubai when Better Than Ever brings a record of 14 wins from 15 starts to the Dubai Duty Free (G1).  After a stuttering start to the Polytrack Mile Championship on Sunday, the gallant son of French Deputy settled in a non-traditional [...]

Rocket Man wins comebacker with ease, ready for Dubai Golden Shaheen renewal with Kinsale King

After an easy barrier trial win, Rocket Man took his first race off the shelf in fine form, winning a stakes event at Kranji over the Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) trip of 1,200 metres.  Just every so slightly slow from the gate, Rocket Man settled just off the pace and then shot through to the [...]

Rocket Man plans to fire back in Dubai Golden Shaheen

Well, the excitement of the always win or go close Singapore sensation will continue to search for that crowning international win as Rocket Man is on point for the 2011 Dubai Golden Shaheen.  There is little doubt in the minds of his supporters that Rocket Man was the best horse in the 2010 Dubai Golden [...]

Dubai well-represented as Mastery, J J The Jet Plane, win Hong Kong Vase, Sprint; Rocket Man second

The 2010 Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Races were a masterful display for horses who have spent some of their careers in Dubai.  Well-backed after opening at 10-1 and being cut into 9-2 by the local punters at Sha Tin, Mastery landed the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Vase (G1) by 2.5 lengths.  Fifth in the [...]

Rocket Man leads Dubai vets in HK Sprint

Sunday’s US$1.8 million Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sprint (G1) features a trio of Dubai racing veterans in the 1,200 meters dash.  Rocket Man, a tough-luck second to Kinsale King in the Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) got over the Sha Tin polytrack in good order in Wednesday’s trackwork.  Rocket Man is coming off a deadheat victory [...]

Better Than Ever remains perfect; Dubai expected

Trainer Laurie Laxon confirmed that Singapore’s unbeaten champion Better Than Ever is likely for a trip to Dubai after landing the Visit Indonesia Raffles Cup (G1) at Kranji.  Now 12-for-12, the Australian-bred son of French Deputy stretched to a lifetime long distance of 1,800 meters and the results were the same as in each of [...]