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Tag Archives: Xtension

May
08
2012

15 possible for Singapore Airlines International Cup

A top class field of 15, which includes five from the 2012 Dubai World Cup meeting, are currently probable for the 2012 Singapore Airlines International Cup (G1) at Kranji on 20 May.  The projected field is led by Dubai Sheema Classic (G1) victor Cirrus Des Aigles, Dubai Duty Free (G1) third City Style, and fifth [...]

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May
04
2012

Draw favour spread for BMW Champions Mile

Runners coming out of the Dubai World Cup meeting are spread across the barrier for the 2012 BMW Champions Mile (G1) on Sunday at Sha Tin.  Godolphin Mile (G2) victor African Story is in post 10, while former UAE Derby (G2) winner Musir, who thrived over a mile on grass in the Topkapi Trophy (G2), [...]

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Mar
27
2012

Patrick Shaw talks Rocket Man, Hong Kong chances sound-off

The trainer of the 2011 Dubai Golden Shaheen winner, Patrick Shaw reflects on the status of the Singapore Flash, hoping to repeat the feat.  Simon Burgess of ThoroughMedia has the interviews below Derek Cruz, trainer of 2010 Al Quoz Sprint winner Joy And Fun sounds-off on the chances of a memorable, but delayed repeat. One [...]

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Mar
22
2012

Half of Hong Kong’s DWC runners en route to Dubai

Three of the six runners for the Dubai World Cup meeting from Hong Kong should be in Dubai as of now after a flight arrived today.  Ambitious Dragon, the likely favourite for the Dubai Duty Free, joined by 2010 Al Quoz Sprint winner Joy And Fun and Eagle Regiment, also aimed at the dash.  A [...]

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Mar
16
2012

Hong Kong’s Xtension could go in Dubai World Cup

After running well, but second to Ambitious Dragon, in premier turf events at Sha Tin, trainer John Moore is considering upgrading his charge to the $10 million Dubai World Cup, bypassing the Dubai Duty Free (G1).  Read more from the South China Morning Post.  Hong Kong representatives last landed a win on World Cup night [...]

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Apr
26
2011

Xtension on to Singapore Airlines International Cup

The winner of Monday’s BMW Champions Mile (G1), Xtension, is pointed to Kranji for the 22 May event.  More are expected to emerge from this race, plus Sunday’s Audemars Piguet Queen Elizabeth II Cup (G1) as major international challengers.  The Daily Mail has more.  The SAI Cup is run over 10 furlongs, lefthanded, a dual [...]

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Apr
25
2011

Xtension lands BMW Champions Mile; Musir third, Presvis sixth

John Moore trainee Xtension took the BMW Champions Mile (G1) at Sha Tin on Monday in a slowly-run race that may have dulled the late kick of Dubai Duty Free (G1) winner Presvis.  Musir was beaten just a half-length in third.  Read more about the race from Racing Post.

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