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Tag Archives: Vodacom Durban July

Jul
15
2011

DeKock’s top South Africans might not ship to Dubai if quarantine rules unchanged

Mike DeKock, the top international trainer at the Dubai International Racing Carnival, warned that some of his top South African stars might not appear in Dubai for the 2012 Carnival if quarantine rules are not amended.  “There is no scientific evidence to support the current protocol, yet it remains in place and we are essentially [...]

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Jul
02
2011

Igugu tops in South Africa, taking 2011 Vodacom Durban July; Dubai looming?

The brilliant filly Igugu continued her dominance of the boys in South Africa, winning that country’s biggest race, the Vodacom Durban July (G1) at Greyville on Saturday.  Settling on the rail, she initially led before the pace was quickened by longshot and wide-drawn Happy Landing.  About two lengths off Happy Landing, Igugu drifted towards the front [...]

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Jun
26
2011

DeKock has bullets for Vodacom Durban July

A field of 19 have been declared for next Saturday’s Vodacom Durban July (G1), the premier race in South Africa.  Dubai racing has played host to many former contestants of the Durban July, most recently Bold Silvano, Zirconeum, and Our Giant all raced for Mike De Kock during the 2011 Dubai International Racing Carnival.  This [...]

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Feb
04
2011

Reviewing DIRC Night 4

Well that was exciting, no?  Once again, in no particular order, here are our thoughts on the fourth night of the 2011 Dubai International Racing Carnival. 1.  Bold Silvano’s performance in the Maktoum Challenge – R2 (G3) was one of the most impressive, if not THE most impressive, on the Tapeta in the short history [...]

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Aug
14
2010

De Kock’s Dubai-bound runners feted with honors in South Africa

Mike De Kock trainees Bold Silvano and Irish Flame were rewarded for their strong 2010 campaigns with accolades from South Africa’s racing industry at that country’s annual Equus Awards.  Irish Flame, second in the Vodacom Durban July (G1), and the winner of several top tier races was named Horse of the Year.  Bold Silvano, winner [...]

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Jul
31
2010

DeKock wins Durban July with Dubai-bound Bold Silvano

Mike De Kock-trainee Bold Silvano landed the 2010 Vodacom Durban July (G1) on Saturday at Grayville over stable companion Irish Flame, sending the Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum-owned colt to the winner’s enclosure.  The win was DeKock’s third in South Africa’s most prestigious race and the first for Sheikh Mohammed, a partnership that has stormed Dubai [...]

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Jul
16
2010

DeKock saddling seven for 2010 Vodacom Durban July

The race might be two weeks away, but we know that Mike DeKock is scheduled to saddle seven of the 20 runners in the delayed 2010 Vodacom Durban July Cup (G1).  As the South African-hosted World Cup forced some shifts in the racing calendar, the race is run on 31 July at Durban’s Greyville racecourse.  [...]

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Jan
08
2010

DeKock hopes stable of 33 shines at 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival

Top international trainer Mike De Kock has invaded the Meydan barns with yet another top quality stable of 33 for the 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival.  In a report published on his website, DeKock beams about his chances at Meydan.  “So far this season has been trouble-free, in fact we are a month to six weeks ahead than we [...]

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Jul
08
2009

Compromised pace clear in Vodacom Durban July video

The dawdling pace of the 2009 Vodacom Durban July is clear once you watch the entire race video now posted below.  Pocket Power, the heavy 6-5 favorite, was last when heads turned for home and closed valiently to finish fifth, clearly compromised by the snails pace.  Big City Life landed the spoils with “fire in [...]

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Jul
05
2009

Musir hopes to bring Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum more sophomore success in Dubai

Owning the only horse to win the UAE Triple Crown, Asiatic Boy, and sending out the 1-2 finishers in the 2008 UAE Derby, Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum has known plenty of success when it comes to sending developing colts to Dubai.  Another one poised to make the transition is Musir, winner of Saturday’s [...]

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