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 [...]
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 [...]
By PatCummings
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Tagged Ahmed Ajtebi, Antinori, Aspectoflove, Balanchine, Breeders' Cup, Crowded House, Deem, DIRC, Dubai Golden Shaheen, Dubai horse racing, Dubai International Racing Carnival, Dubai racing, Frankie Dettori, Good Control, Jamie Spencer, Kuwait, Leahurst, Lucky Find, Macau, Meydan, Meydan Masters, Mickael Barzalona, Midshipman, Rashed Bouresly, Saeed bin Suroor, Star Crowned, Ted Durcan, Zirconeum
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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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Tagged Ahmed Ajtebi, Al Arab, Allybar, Bankable, Barbecue Eddie, Doug Watson, Dubai horse racing, Dubai racing, Eagle Mountain, Green Coast, Ibn Battuta, Imbongi, Meydan, Roman's Run, Skysurfers
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These double-header nights becomes an absolute marathon, but enjoyable nonetheless. I hope you have found a few winners over the last week. So much to discuss from the first double-dip at Meydan…let’s jump right in.
1. Thursday = parade of favorites
Most often, racing in Dubai is not kind to favorites but Thursday witnessed a steady stream [...]
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At the dawn of the third organized decade of Dubai racing, DubaiRaceNight.com offers a glimpse into our hopes and dreams for the next decade of racing in the Emirates.
1. Expansion of the Dubai International Racing Carnival
Over the last few years, the DIRC topped out at ten meetings and will take place over only nine occasions [...]
Sarah Tregoning from The National profiles the Dubai debut of 28-year-old jockey Selim Kaya, one of Turkey’s top riders who has taken a step down the seniority ladder in search of success at the Dubai International Racing Carnival.
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Within the last week, the UK-based Racing Post and the USA’s Daily Racing Form have published stories pondering the possible shift of the Dubai Golden Shaheen from the dirt/all-weather surface of its past/present to grass. Today, an article published in the Melbourne Herald Sun indicated that Anthony Cummings sprinter Turffontein is hoping for an invitation [...]
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Tagged Al Quoz Sprint, Al Shindagha Sprint, Big City Man, Dubai Golden Shaheen, Dubai horse racing, Dubai International Racing Carnival, Dubai racing, Dubai World Cup, Emirates Melbourne Cup, Godolphin Mile, Mahab Al Shimaal, Meydan, Mourilyan, Nad al Sheba, Tapeta
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Sarah Tregoning from The National reviews Tuesday’s media tour of Meydan with additional pictures of the iconic facility.
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Chief bloodstock advisor to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, John Ferguson noted Friday that they royal family’s racing interests are operated in complete independence of other entities. The comment was quoted by the Racing Post. Review the full article by clicking HERE.
As news of Dubai’s debt default dilemma has shaken global investment markets, the connection between Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and ruler of Dubai, and his overwhelming influence in horse racing and breeding has become news of note on the wires.
Emirates Towers, hovering over Dubai’s [...]
