Campanologist, winner of the 2010 Dubai City of Gold (G2), Cavalryman, and Mastery highlight nominations for the 2010 Emirates Melbourne Cup (G1). All three are amongst the top of the weight list, while other Dubai International Racing Carnival runners Claremont, Pompeyano, and Once More Dubai are weighted more conservatively.
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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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Also 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, Godolphin Mile, Mahab Al Shimaal, Meydan, Mourilyan, Nad al Sheba, Tapeta
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Winners from each of the last two Dubai International Racing Carnivals, Crime Scene and Mourilyan were second and third behind gallant winner Shocking in the 2009 Emirates Melbourne Cup (G1) on Tuesday at Flemington. Shocking raced wide throughout the 3,200 meters while Mourilyan managed to flash home from deep in the 23-horse field to claim third.
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Those on the outside looking into Tuesday’s Emirates Melbourne Cup (G1) can breathe a bit easier knowing the Godolphin’s Kirklees and local hope Efficent will not partake in the two mile race. Trainer Saeed bin Suroor ruled Kirklees out after lackluster trackwork on Saturday. Godolphin will still hold an entrant in the race that stops [...]