Over the weekend, Mike De Kock used his website to promote the soundness and quality of South African bred throughbreds, while poking at South American private purchases, specifically those from Argentina.
“Lizard’s Desire and indeed Lucky Find flew the flag again for South African-breds. They are generally sounds, value buys as opposed to the horses in [...]
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Posted in Breeding Shed
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Also tagged Blues and Rock, Boss Professor, Dubai horse racing, Dubai racing, Honour Devil, Jodi, Lizard's Desire, Lucky Find, Mike de Kock, Rocks Off, South Africa, UAE Derby
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The winner of the 2007 UAE Triple Crown, Asiatic Boy (pictured below at the 2009 Dubai World Cup) has been retired to stud in his native Argentina. A son of Not For Sale, the 7-year-old horse accumulated lifetime earnings in excess of $3.3 million, triggered by his tornadic performances in Dubai at the 2007 Carnival [...]
By PatCummings
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Posted in Breeding Shed
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Also tagged Al Bastakiya, Churchill Downs, Dubai horse racing, Dubai International Racing Carnival, Dubai racing, Dubai World Cup, Maktoum Challenge, Not for Sale, Stephen Foster, UAE 2000 Guineas, UAE Derby, UAE Triple Crown
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Listed below is the start of DubaiRaceNight.com’s top ten “moments of the decade” in Dubai horse racing. Over the next few days, we will individually unveil the top five moments until we get to #1. Feel free to add comments at the bottom of each post and enjoy.
#10 - Ajtebi scores a homegrown double
The 2009 [...]
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Posted in Accomplishments
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Also tagged Ahmed Ajtebi, Al Bastakiya, Curlin, Dubai Duty Free, Dubai horse racing, Dubai International Racing Carnival, Dubai Kahayla Classic, Dubai racing, Dubai Sheema Classic, Eastern Anthem, Gladiatorus, Madjani, Paolini, Right Approach, UAE 2000 Guineas, UAE Derby, UAE Triple Crown
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So says owner Jess Jackson, after being asked of the prospects by a reporter. In a report published in the Lexington Herald-Leader, Jackson reports that unless his mind is changed regarding the safety of synthetic surfaces, seeing the winner of the Kentucky Oaks (G1), Preakness Stakes (G1), and Haskell Invitational (G1) at the 2010 $10 [...]
The 2007 UAE Triple Crown winner and potential starter Saratoga’s Woodward (G1) might have his plans shifted and head west to Del Mar to run in the Pacific Classic (G1), so trainer Kiaran McLaughlin told Bloodhorse legend Steve Haskin.
Unbeaten in 2009, Rachel Alexandra has won the Kentucky Oaks (G1), Preakness (G1), Mother Goose (G1), and Haskell (G1) [...]
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Posted in Future Plans
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Also tagged Curlin, Del Mar, Dubai World Cup, Kiaran McLaughlin, Pacific Classic, Rachel Alexandra, Saratoga, Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum, Stephen Foster, Suburban, Woodward
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Regular readers of DubaiRaceNight.com will recall my fond price searching during the Dubai International Racing Carnival and Redding Colliery, a sophomore colt who ran into the Desert Party/Regal Ransom buzz saw three times this winter, caught my eye often. While seeking some value against the shorter prices, I selected Redding Colliery twice this winter and [...]
By PatCummings
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Posted in Racing News
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Also tagged Arlington Million, Brave Tin Soldier, Bullsbay, Desert Party, Dubai International Racing Carnival, Gloria De Campeao, Kiaran McLaughlin, Monmouth Park, Redding Colliery, Regal Ransom, Singapore International Cup
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Owning the only horse to win the UAE Triple Crown, Asiatic Boy, and sending out the 1-2 finishers in the 2008 UAE Derby, Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum has known plenty of success when it comes to sending developing colts to Dubai. Another one poised to make the transition is Musir, winner of Saturday’s [...]
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Posted in Future Plans, Racing News
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Also tagged Archipenko, Diana's Choice, Encosta De Lago, Golden Horseshoe, Honour Devil, Hunting Tower, Imbongi, Musir, Redoute's Choice, Royal Vintage, Sarah Tregoning, Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum, Vodacom Durban July, Zirconeum
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Following a strong second in his first North American start, Asiatic Boy is scheduled to run in Saturday’s Suburban Handicap (G1) at Belmont Park. A field of ten were drawn on Wednesday and the field lacks a major standout while offering substantial speed, both of which should benefit the winner of the 2007 United Arab [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized
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Also tagged Belmont Park, Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile, Churchill Downs, Godolphin Mile, Macho Again, Monmouth Park, Salvatore Mile, Smooth Air, Stephen Foster Handicap, Suburban Handicap, Tom Fool Handicap, UAE Triple Crown
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After an action-packed stretch run in his first start in North America, a second in last weekend’s Stephen Foster Handicap (G1) at Churchill Downs, Asiatic Boy has been reported as one of the possible starters in the $400,000 Suburban Handicap (G2) on July 4.
Click HERE to review the full press release from the New York [...]
After a disappointing winter campaign in Dubai, Asiatic Boy returned to the races in fine fettle with a strong second place effort in Saturday’s Stephen Foster Handicap (G1) at Churchill Downs. Macho Again upset the field with a strong rally from off-the-pace while favored Einstein encountered traffic trouble and finished third.
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