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Dubai World Cup set as goal for Gio Ponti

The expected Eclipse Award winner for best US turfer of 2009, and recent second in the 2009 Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) behind Zenyatta, Gio Ponti is being pointed to the $10 million 2010 Dubai World Cup (G1).  The report, made by Shane Ryan, president of Castleton Lyons, indicates the 5-year-old will remain in training and [...]

Cecil suggests Dubai World Cup for Twice Over

Henry Cecil, trainer of Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) placer Twice Over, suggested a run in the Dubai World Cup (G1) was possible for his son of Observatory.  The placing was the first lifetime start over synthetics and a strong finish behind Zenyatta and Gio Ponti is behind Cecil’s encouragement.  Click HERE for more from RacingPost.

Could Cocoa Beach stop Zenyatta?

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 [...]

DRN Commentary: The creep of negativity against Dubai racing continues as facts tell a different story

“Never mind that Curlin never was the same horse after returning from his victory in the Dubai World Cup.” Those are the words of Southern California racing columnist Art Wilson as they appeared in his San Bernadino Sun column of August 6.  You can access the entire column, which actually discusses the powerful mare Zenyatta [...]