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2008 DIRC vet Mariol added to Al Quoz/Shaheen possibles

Mariol, a four-time starter at the 2008 Dubai International Racing Carnival, is under dual-consideration for either the Al Quoz Sprint (G3) or the Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1), according to a report published in the Racing Post.  Formerly trained by Erwan Charpy in Dubai, Mariol is now with Robert Collet and would hope to improve on [...]

New jockey for Crowded House in the Dubai World Cup

John Velazquez, winner of the 2005 Dubai World Cup aboard Roses In May, was named to ride J. Paul Reddam’s Crowded House in the $10 million Dubai World Cup (G1), replacing Jamie Spencer.  Trainer Brian Meehan, on his website, noted “the World Cup is an American style race run on an American style track and [...]

Singapore hope Rocket Man go over 1,000 in advance of Dubai Golden Shaheen start

Singapore’s crack sprinter Rocket Man will have a trial over 1,000 meters on 16 March prior to leaving for Dubai and a start in the $2 million Dubai Golden Shaheen over 1,200 meters.  Click HERE for more from the Singapore Turf Club’s Craig Brennan.

Elton John, Santana to play Dubai World Cup

In a coup of epic entertainment proportions, legends of music Elton John and Santana will perform at the 2010 Dubai World Cup at Meydan on March 27.  Click HERE for more details.  As additional information becomes available, it will be posted here. 

Take The Points headed for Dubai World Cup

One of the top American trainers will have another entry in the Dubai World Cup (G1) after a year respite when Todd Pletcher sends Take The Points, a multiple Grade 1 winner on turf, for the world’s richest race.  Pletcher was last represented in the big race when A.P. Arrow was a credible fourth in [...]

Zenyatta trainer Shirreffs confirms Life Is Sweet for Dubai World Cup; Courageous Cat added to Duty Free

Trainer John Shirreffs confirmed that Breeders’ Cup Ladies Classic (G1) winner Life Is Sweet will indeed be one of the runners for the 2010 Dubai World Cup (G1) at Meydan.  Owned by Pam & Marty Wygod, she demolished the field a day in advance of stable companion Zenyatta running down the boys in the Breeders’ [...]

Gitano Hernando clear in Dubai World Cup prep; Cecil “very happy” with Twice Over

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 [...]

Report: Ladies’ Classic winner Life Is Sweet possible for Dubai World Cup

The Thoroughbred Times became the first print outlet to note that Zenyatta trainer John Shirreffs is considering the Dubai World Cup (G1) for his mare, Life Is Sweet.  Runaway winner of the 2009 Breeders’ Cup Ladies’ Classic (G1), Life Is Sweet was mentioned here on DubaiRaceNight.com as one of the surprising nominees to the Dubai [...]

Dubai World Cup hope Gitano Hernando in Saturday; Leahurst pointed to Dubai Golden Shaheen

The winner of the Goodwood (G1) at Santa Anita last October makes his long-awaited return to the races on Saturday, preparing for a possible tilt in the 2010 Dubai World Cup (G1).  Trainer Marco Botti will prep his colt at Lingfield in the Winter Derby Trial Stakes.  Kieren Fallon, now disengaged from Presvis, has the [...]

Bob Black Jack added to Golden Shaheen possibles

With a convincing win off a 14-month layoff, Grade 1 winner Bob Black Jack stormed into contention for the 2010 Dubai Golden Shaheen with a 2.5 length victory in the 6.5 furlong San Carlos Handicap (G2) at Santa Anita.  The former Kentucky Derby (G1) runner was injured last winter when preparing for a possible tilt at [...]





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