While the European form for Godolphin has been incredibly strong for several months, the run in America has been incredible. Nick Kling of the Troy Record reviews the recent run of success for the Godolphin Stable of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President of the UAE and ruler of Dubai. Click HERE for the [...]
The winner of the 2009 United Arab Emirates Derby (G2), Regal Ransom added another impressive tally to his racing CV with an easy, hand-ridden, win in the 30th Super Derby (G2) at Louisiana Downs. Owned by Godolphin Stable of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the United Arab Emirates and ruler of Dubai, [...]
By PatCummings
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Posted in Racing News
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Also tagged Alan Garcia, Breeders' Cup, Cigar Mile, Godolphin, Godolphin Stable, Kentucky Derby, Louisiana Downs, Nad al Sheba, Regal Ransom, Richard Migliore, Rick Mettee, Super Derby, Tapeta, Travis Stone, UAE Derby
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Throughout the course of the off-season, various reports pop across the radar screen highlighting a variety of successful youngsters gobbled up by Dubai-based interests for racing in the Emirates. Storm Ultralight, an Argentine-bred son of Bernstein out of the multiple graded stakes winning Equalize mare, Ultrasexy, was privately purchased by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al [...]
While not related specifically to racing in Dubai, the talk has hit the streets as Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice-president of the UAE and ruler of Dubai, reported that committees have been formed to discuss the possibility of bidding for the games. Click HERE for more from The National. A host of issues present [...]
For the first time in memory, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s Godolphin will absorb a large contingent of horses from their Australian operation into Dubai as summer preparations commence for the 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival. While several runners have shuttled out of Australia, this appears to be the first time a sizable group are [...]
By PatCummings
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Posted in Future Plans
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Also tagged Aichi, Australia, Caymans, Chris Scholtz, Desuetude, Dubai International Racing Carnival, El Cambio, Fravashi, Godolphin, Imvula, Lee Freedman, Marching, Peter Snowden, Sousa, Time Thief
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Well the news is flying fast and furious out of Dubai with today’s report confirming that Meydan, the world’s newest and surely most extravagant racing facility, will host its first night of live racing on January 28, 2010, kicking off the Dubai International Racing Carnival. The 60,000 seat facility, replete with IMAX theatre, racing museum, luxury [...]
I’m not sure how many regular DubaiRaceNight visitors noticed the linked story below, published in the Khaleej Times, from April 21. All good news concerning the next Dubai racing season and Meydan’s preparedness for racing. Dubai Racing Club CEO Frank Gabriel confirmed that racing will commence at Dubai’s record-breaking new racecourse, Meydan, in November. Previous timelines had indicated [...]
The 2009 winner of the UAE Derby (G2) made his presence known on the worktab at Churchill Downs this morning as Regal Ransom recorded a bullet workout, the fastest of the day at the distance, breezing five furlongs in :59.20. Stablemate Desert Party was the second fastest over the five furlong trip, stopping the clock [...]
The American racing media has picked up on a story initially reported in Abu Dhabi’s The National, which prompted an Associated Press story revealing positive tests for banned substances amongst endurance horses ridden by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice-president of the UAE and ruler of Dubai. Click HERE to read the original story [...]
Should the connections of top female American sprinter Indian Blessing decide to run in the Dubai Golden Shaheen, the historical odds are against her. Bob Baffert scratched his two-time Eclipse Award winner from today’s Santa Monica Handicap and plans on keeping her in training up to the big sprint in Dubai. The modern history of [...]
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Also tagged Bear Fan, Benny The Bull, Big Jag, Broad Appeal, Cacique Bar, Caller One, Dantelah, Dubai Golden Shaheen, Eddie Kenneally, Indian Blessing, James Chapman, John Sadler, Kelly's Landing, Misty Eyed, My Belle Jour, National Colour, Our New Recruit, Pipalong, Proud Towe Too, Rick Dutrow, Saratoga County, Sarissa, Serenita, Tim Pinfield, Wesley Ward, Xtra Heat
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