Twice Over, Spanish Moon, Confront, and Dar Re Mi all arrived in Dubai on the same flight Sunday evening and will soon begin local preparations for the world’s biggest night of racing. Click HERE for more.
Long pointed for the Dubai World Cup (G1), Gitano Hernando did not disappoint as the 1-2 favorite stormed home a convincing 4.5 length winner of the Winter Derby Trial at Lingfield. Jockey Kieren Fallon got into the colt with about three furlongs to run and bending for home, the Goodwood (G1) winner from October lengthened [...]
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Also tagged Breeders' Cup Classic, Confront, Dubai Sheema Classic, Dubai World Cup, Gitano Hernando, Godolphin Mile, Goodwood, Henry Cecil, Juddmonte Farms, Kieren Fallon, Lingfield, Marco Botti, Sir Michael Stoute, Suits Me, Tom Queally, Twice Over, Winter Derby Trial
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Vision D’Etat, just one day after being pronounced lame, ran on well to win the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Cup (G1) over Collection and multiple Dubai International Racing Carnival winner Presvis. Photo credit: Hong Kong Jockey Club Now, the third home will be sent to Dubai for another winter campaign at the Carnival while the [...]
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Also tagged Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Cup, Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Vase, Chichicastenango, Collection, Daryakana, Dubai International Racing Carnival, Dubai Sheema Classic, Eric Libaud, Luca Cumani, Meydan, Presvis, Vision d'Etat, Youmzain
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Dubai racing alums Youmzain and Spanish Moon take their spots Sunday afternoon against Viva Pataca and ten others in the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Vase (G1). Three times second in the Prix d’la Arc de Triomphe (G1), Youmzain is still in search of that crowning international win, and is favored at 4-1 with Spanish Moon [...]
A cadre of horses who have made a mark at the Dubai International Racing Carnival or Dubai World Cup meetings are preparing for Hong Kong’s biggest day of racing, Sunday’s Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Races. Below, Spanish Moon, second in thrilling photo finish of the 2009 Dubai Sheema Classic (G1), is on track Monday [...]
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Also tagged Alexandros, Balius, Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Races, Dubai Duty Free, Dubai Sheema Classic, Godolphin, Hong Kong Cup, Hong Kong Mile, Hong Kong Vase, Jebel Hatta, Luca Cumani, Mick Channon, Singapore International Airlines Cup, Viva Pataca, Youmzain
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Second in the 2009 Dubai Sheema Classic (G1) and fourth, most recently, in the Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1), Sir Michael Stoute is planning on sending Spanish Moon to Hong Kong to contest the Vase during the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Races. The race will be run on 13 December at Sha Tin. Click HERE [...]
The 26th Breeders’ Cup will be run at Santa Anita this weekend and Dubai International Racing Carnival and World Cup graduates are plentiful at the entry box. Longshot winner of the 2009 Dubai Duty Free (G1), Gladiatorus will once again hold longshot status in the Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1). Offered at 20-1 on the track’s [...]
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Also tagged Breeders' Cup, Breeders' Cup Classic, Breeders' Cup Ladies Classic, Breeders' Cup Mile, Breeders' Cup Sprint, Cocoa Beach, Conduit, Dubai Duty Free, Dubai Sheema Classic, Gayego, Gladiatorus, Godolphin, Godolphin Mile, Mahab Al Shimaal, Red Rocks, Regal Ransom, Silic, UAE 1000 Guineas, UAE Derby, UAE Oaks
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The fabulous season from Sir Michael Stoute trainee Spanish Moon will seek to continue with a trip to the Breeders’ Cup at Santa Anita in November. Specifically, the Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1) over 12 furlongs will be the target as Juddmonte Farms racing manager Teddy Grimthorpe confirmed this weekend. The Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud (G1) [...]
Meetings with Sir Michael Stoute this week will determine the status of Spanish Moon and a possible start in the Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1), reports the London Evening Standard. A narrow second to Eastern Anthem in the Dubai Sheema Classic (G1), Spanish Moon has had a stellar season, including wins in the Grand Prix de [...]
While the hopes having some Dubai World Cup meeting contenders in Sunday’s Prix d’la Arc De Triomphe (G1) fell through when Spanish Moon, second in the Dubai Sheema Classic (G1), was declared earlier this week, the weekend has a host of Dubai International Racing Carnival graduates. Saturday’s Longchamp card is highlighted by the Total Prix [...]
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Also tagged Aidan O'Brien, Balius, Balthazaar's Gift, Big Robert, Breeders' Cup Classic, Calrissian, Cat Junior, Daniel Wildenstein, Diamond Stakes, Dubai International Racing Carnival, Dundalk, Fiery Lad, Kachgai, Lord Admiral, Mariol, Mastercraftsman, Nad al Sheba, Newbury, Prix Dollar, Prix Foret
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