Let’s run down our thoughts on the third night of the 2011 Dubai International Racing Carnival…in no particular order: 1. The “local trainer” run is simply amazing. Between Mike De Kock, Mahmood Al Zarooni, Saeed bin Suroor, and Ali Rashid Al Raihe, they have won 17 of the 22 thoroughbred races. Perhaps the reason for [...]
By PatCummings
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Posted in Meydan Tips and Race Analysis
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Also tagged Ahmed Ajtebi, Al Quoz Sprint, Al Rashidiya, Ali Rashid Al Raihe, City Style, DRC Gold Cup, Dubai horse racing, Dubai International Racing Carnival, Dubai racing, Frankie Dettori, Happy Dubai, Herman Brown, Irish Flame, Lost In The Moment, Luca Cumani, Mahmood Al Zarooni, Maktoum Challenge, Mickael Barzalona, Mike de Kock, Presvis, Raihana, UAE 1000 Guineas, Whispering Gallery, Xavier Nakkachdji
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Below is our analysis for the seventh night of the 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival Race 1 – $110,000 Meydan Hotel Handicap, 2,200 meters, Tapeta #13 ANTINORI was a solid third in his local debut for Godolphin when beaten almost two lengths by King of Rome on February 4. He is just 1 of 10 lifetime [...]
After a successful raid on the 2005 Dubai International Racing Carnival when his trainee, Boule D’Or landed two wins, including a course record, trainer Roger Ingram is headed back. His filly, Silver Grey, is on course for the 3-year-old filly restricted races at the impending Carnival: a conditions event, the UAE 1000 Guineas, and the [...]
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 [...]
By PatCummings
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Posted in Racing News
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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, Spanish Moon, UAE 1000 Guineas, UAE Derby
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America’s top older mare, Zenyatta, holds a perfect record 12-for-12 mark and takes it into Saturday’s Lady’s Secret Stakes (G1) at Santa Anita against former Dubai International Racing Carnival winner Cocoa Beach. After taking the 2008 UAE 1000 Guineas and UAE Oaks (G2), Cocoa Beach was third in the 2008 UAE Derby (G2) behind Honour [...]
By PatCummings
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Posted in Racing News
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Also tagged Anabaa's Creation, Breeders' Cup, Breeders' Cup Classic, Cocoa Beach, Del Mar, Dubai International Racing Carnival, Honour Devil, Lady's Secret Stakes, Richard Migliore, UAE 1000 Guineas, Zenyatta
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After a topsy-turvy winter in Dubai, 2009 UAE Oaks champion Devotee is set to make the her second American start of the season in Saturday’s Coaching Club American Oaks (G1) over ten furlongs at Belmont Park. The daughter of Elusive Quality was assigned morning line odds of 12-1 following a third place finish in an [...]
Godolphin’s Devotee, winner of the 2009 UAE Oaks, will return to the United States under the royal blue banner to continue her career after a disappointing 13th in the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket. Her turf debut had the filly show short-lived early speed. Click HERE for quotes from Godolphin racing manager Simon Crisford regarding Devotee. [...]
Thursday’s card of racing at Nad al Sheba is the penultimate night of the Dubai International Racing Carnival. Four stakes races mark the card and are listed below. $250,000 UAE Oaks (listed), 1800 meters (9F), dirt – 2008 winner: COCOA BEACH $200,000 Al Quoz Sprint (G3), 1200 meters (6F), turf – 2008 winner: INSTANT RECALL $200,000 [...]