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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The Al Rashidiya (G3), Thursday’s feature event at Meydan, is tentatively scheduled to have the most accomplished field in its history, led by Presvis. Second in the 2009 Dubai DutyFree (G1), winner of the Audemars Piguet Queen Elizabeth II Cup (G1), and second a nose to Gloria De Campeao in the Singapore International Airlines Cup [...]
The winner of the 2009 Singapore International Airlines Cup (G1), Gloria De Campeao will lead a charge of Brazilians for trainer Pascal Bary. A winner at the 2009 Carnival and second in the Dubai World Cup (G1), Gloria De Campeao has been off since a lackluster finish in the Arlington Million (G1), and as such, [...]
“Rusty” was the adjective trainer Luca Cumani assigned to Presvis (pictured below schooling at Sha Tin) when discussing the possible result in Sunday’s Hong Kong Cup (G1). Cumani used similar language when warning punters in advance of his star’s return over the all-weather at Lingfield, where Presvis finished second beaten three lengths behind Tranquil Tiger in [...]
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Also tagged Audemars Piguet Queen Elizabeth II Cup, Betdaq Churchill Stakes, Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Races, Dubai Duty Free, Gladiatorus, Hong Kong Cup, Lingfield, Luca Cumani, Nad al Sheba, Presvis, Sha Tin, Singapore International Airlines Cup, Tranquil Tiger
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Trainer Luca Cumani could emerge from Saturday’s Churchill Stakes (Listed) at Lingfield with a new variety of options as his well-traveled Presvis runs over the all-weather surface for the first time in his career. The 10-furlong race is meant to serve as a prep for the Hong Kong Cup at mid-December’s Cathay Pacific Hong Kong [...]
Wednesday’s Fortune Stakes (Listed) at Sandown gives Bankable the best chance to score a trip to the winner’s enclosure since his Dubai International Racing Carnival success of 20 February. The son of Medicean has been quite game in his efforts since, finishing fifth behind Gladiatorus in the Dubai Duty Free (G1) and third behind Gloria [...]
Trainer Luca Cumani reported this week that his quality turfer Presvis is due to return to training with an eye on the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Races in December. After finishing a fast closing second in the Dubai Duty Free (G1), Presvis went on to land a thrilling edition of the Audemars Piguet Queen [...]
“Never mind that Curlin never was the same horse after returning from his victory in the Dubai World Cup.”
Those are the words of Southern California racing columnist Art Wilson as they appeared in his San Bernadino Sun column of August 6. You can access the entire column, which actually discusses the powerful mare Zenyatta and [...]
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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 [...]
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Also tagged Arlington Million, Asiatic Boy, Brave Tin Soldier, Bullsbay, Desert Party, Dubai International Racing Carnival, Kiaran McLaughlin, Monmouth Park, Redding Colliery, Regal Ransom, Singapore International Cup
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With Dubai Duty Free winner Gladiatorus out, the hopes of Dubai racing fans sit with Gloria De Campeao for Saturday’s Arlington Million XXVII (G1), outside of Chicago. Over ten furlongs on the turf, a field of nine will head to the post with Gio Ponti a solid favorite on the heels of three consecutive Grade 1 [...]
