After a significant delay in the normal cycle for ticketing, the details have been released for the Arabian Night party, held the evening of Thursday, March 25 at the Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa. Having attended the first Arabian Night party held at Bab Al Shams, I can assure you the 1000 AED ticket price is [...]
Singapore’s crack sprinter Rocket Man will have a trial over 1,000 meters on 16 March prior to leaving for Dubai and a start in the $2 million Dubai Golden Shaheen over 1,200 meters. Click HERE for more from the Singapore Turf Club’s Craig Brennan.
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 [...]
Race 7 - $250,000 Zabeel Mile (G2), 1,600 meters, Turf
Despite trainer Mike De Kock not believing #10 IMBONGI would get over the ground this week, he powered home to win over #8 KALAHARI GOLD in a photo with #9 SUMMIT SURGE third. De Kock indicated the next step for the South African-bred could be either [...]
In a coup of epic entertainment proportions, legends of music Elton John and Santana will perform at the 2010 Dubai World Cup at Meydan on March 27. Click HERE for more details. As additional information becomes available, it will be posted here.
Race 7 - $250,000 Haatel Jebel Hatta (G2), 1,800 meters, Turf
Luca Cumani’s #1 PRESVIS won the final race of the night, the Haatel Jebel Hatta (G2). Godolphin’s #3 ALEXANDROS was second and #4 TAM LIN finished third.
Race 6 - $300,000 Al Maktoum Challenge R3 (G2), 2,000 meters, Tapeta
Japan brought in a contingent of horses to [...]
Second in the 2009 Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1), Presious Passion is on to the Dubai Sheema Classic (G1) after making all the running in the 11-furlong Mac Diarmida (G2) at Gulfstream Park, winning by an extended length. Trained by Mary Hartmann, Presious Passion could be an interesting sight on the Meydan turf course as he [...]
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 [...]
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Race 8 - $120,000 Imax Cup Handicap, 1,600 meters, Tapeta
Mike de Kock won the last race with #6 LUCKY FIND. #2 VESUVE was second over #1 LE DRAKKAR.
Race 7 - $175,000 DRC Gold Cup, 3,200 meters, Turf
Saeed bin Suroor took the first two spots in the 7th race with geldings bred in the United Arab [...]
Pat Cummings
Amelia Baldree
Race 1
1st
13 - Antinori
13 - Antinori
2nd
11 - Wonder Lawn
2 - Bridge of Gold
3rd
12 - Hopes and Fears
9 - Captain Web
Race 2
1st
11 - Alo Pura
7 - So Shiny
2nd
5 - Star Crowned
8 - Escape Route
3rd
7 - So Shiny
5 - Star Crowned
Race 3
1st
9 - Emerald Wilderness
4 - Trois Rois
2nd
7 - Re Barolo
3 - Mr. Brock
3rd
3 - [...]
