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Inside Ahmed Ajtebi

The National’s Jonny Beardsell sits down with Emirati jockey Ahmed Ajtebi at his home in Newmarket to discuss family, racing, Sheikh Mohammed, and more. CLICK HERE for the full story.

Al Mazrooie hopes to follow Ajtebi’s path

Amith Passela from The National profiles Saeed Al Mazrooie, an Emirati hoping to make it as a jockey, and following the same path as the incredibly successful Ahmed Ajtebi.  Click HERE for the full story.

Dubai World Cup Magic

Editor’s Note: DubaiRaceNight.com is pleased to present Mandy Haskin’s “Chronicles from Dubai.”   Providing her log of a memory-filled trip to the 2010 Dubai World Cup, we thank Mandy for sharing her experiences with DubaiRaceNight.com readers.
When I was twelve years old, my father traveled to Dubai for the inaugural running of the Dubai World Cup.  The year was 1996, [...]

Savor the magic of the Dubai World Cup

In her first contribution to DubaiRaceNight.com, Mandy Haskin reviews a total sensory trip to the 2010 Dubai World Cup.  CLICK HERE to read Mandy’s chronicle of all-things Dubai, culminating in a sensational race night!

Seven winners from Dubai World Cup 2010

1.  DUBAI INTERNATIONAL RACING CARNIVAL
If it is not yet obvious – it better be…you almost have to be in it to win it.  The Dubai International Racing Carnival claimed four of the eight winners on Dubai World Cup night as graduates and 15 of the 24 horses who finished in the top three of the [...]

DubaiRaceNight.com early lines for Dubai World Cup meeting; Gio Ponti favored over Red Desire

Below you will find the early morning lines for the four group one races at Meydan on Saturday, March 27: the $10,000,000 Dubai World Cup (G1), $5,000,000 Dubai Sheema Classic (G1), $5,000,000 Dubai Duty Free (G1), and $2,000,000 Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) as provided by Pat Cummings from DubaiRaceNight.com.  The horses listed were announced as the potential [...]

Tapeta plays even through Carnival

America’s Daily Racing Form offers readers with fantastic insight into a variety of racing topics.  A realistic analysis of the racing from Meydan is NOT one of them.  In a story published three weeks ago, their writer indicated that the racing at Meydan has favored horses closing from off the pace.  In fact, Zenyatta trainer [...]

Recapping a stakes-filled week in Dubai

The action was fast and furious over the 14 races this week from Meydan, eight of which were group-rated stakes events.  Below, in no particular order, are our thoughts on the week that was.
1.  Most impressive performance of the week: PRESVIS
Hands down.  Presvis was absolutely full of run when galloping up behind Alexandros in the [...]

Recapping the week of racing in Dubai

There was plenty of action on and off the glamorous new racecourse in Dubai this week.  Below are some thoughts and news as we prepare for Super Thursday and the Meydan Masters.
1. Ahmed Ajtebi continues his masterful run this season and is my initial pick to land the Meydan Masters – he is just riding [...]

Reviewing our thoughts from the weekend at Meydan

1.  How about that Al Fahidi Fort (G2)?  The photo finish is posted below.  Both #3 BANKABLE and #11 IMBONGI flashed home in front of a surprising hot early pace while rising star #5 IBN BATTUTA slalomed through the field to come close at the end.  What was remarkable about this particular race was the [...]





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