A triad of changes were made to the Dubai World Cup meeting fields today when American turfer Take The Points was justifiably switched from the Dubai World Cup (G1) to the Dubai Duty Free (G1). The move prompted trainer Jerry Barton to shift interests as Amor De Pobre, more proven over non-grass surfaces, will now [...]
Landing a knock-out victory of more than four lengths, Kuwait’s Wind Flow, owned and trained by Fawaz Al-Ghoraiban, took the 2010 Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup (G1) at Riyadh’s Al Janadriah Racecourse. The 2,400 meters trip was covered in 2:29.05. Muller (as Alsaqeer), the 2009 winner, was second with Olivier Peslier’s mount, Amor De Pobre (as [...]
A field of 15 has been assembled for the most prestigious race in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the 200,000SR Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup (G1), also known as the King’s Cup. 2009 winner Muller (Alsaqeer) will attempt a repeat while top contenders Joe Louis (Kharimes) and Amor De Pobre (Shibl Noofa), winner [...]
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Amor De Pobre (racing as Shibl Noofa) dominated the Crown Prince Cup (G2) Friday at Al Janadriah Racecourse in Riyadh, the major local prep for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup (G1). The 5-year-old, ridden by Olivier Peslier, won by some 5.5 lengths over Muller (racing as Alsaqeer), fourth in the 2009 Dubai [...]
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Also tagged Al Janadriah, Alsaqeer, Chilean Derby, Crown Prince Cup, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup, Deem, Dubai Golden Shaheen, Dubai horse racing, Dubai International Racing Carnival, Dubai racing, Dubai World Cup, Himah, Jerry barton, Joe Louis, Kharimes, Muller, Olivier Peslier, Prince Sultan Al Kabeer, Shibl Noofa, Stuka
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Friday at Riyadh’s Al Janadriah Racecourse brings the Crown Prince Cup (G2), one of the most significant preps for Saudi’s premier throughbred event of the year, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup (G1).
Three prominent Dubai racing alums to contest the 2,400 meters event are Deem (pictured below), winner of the Cape Verdi (G3) over [...]
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Also tagged Alsaqeer, Cape Verdi, Crown Prince Cup, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup, Deem, Dubai City of Gold, Dubai horse racing, Dubai racing, Duque De Enghien, Front House, Janadriah, Jerry barton, Joe Louis, Kharimes, Kieran Fallon, Muller, Olivier Peslier, Shibl Noofa, Wigberto Ramos
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