To call Saturday’s Golden Jubilee at Royal Ascot one of the world’s most contentious sprint races in recent memory would seem an understatement. This race brings a bit of everything – and form from Meydan is all over the card. KINSALE KING, winner of the 2010 Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) makes his first start since [...]
By PatCummings
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Posted in Racing News
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Also tagged Dubai Golden Shaheen, Fleeting Spirit, Fravashi, Golden Jubilee, Goldikova, Happy Zero, Joy And Fun, Kinsale King, Sayif, Starspangledbanner, Varenar, War Artist
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While the first two days of the 2010 Royal Ascot meeting have not been kind to graduates of the Dubai International Racing Carnival or the Dubai World Cup meeting, there are still more chances in the offing. Godolphin got off the shelf yesterday with a win from Invisible Man in the Royal Hunt Cup, defeating [...]
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Posted in Racing News
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Also tagged Al Khaleej, Antinori, Balthazaar's Gift, Dubai horse racing, Dubai racing, Fiery Lad, Golden Jubilee, Halicarnassus, Joy And Fun, Kings Gambit, Kinsale King, Mr. Brock, Royal Ascot, Swift Gift, Tartan Gigha
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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 [...]
By PatCummings
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Posted in Perspectives
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Also tagged Age of Reason, Alo Pura, Barbecue Eddie, Brett Williams, Doug Watson, Dubai horse racing, Dubai racing, Dubai Racing Channel, Fanny Salmon, Forgotten Voice, Fourpenny Lane, Frankie Dettori, Global City, Gloria De Campeao, Jason Ford, Kal Barg, Laura King, Lizard's Desire, Meydan, Mike de Kock, Mr. Brock, Musir, Purple Sage, Snaffy, So Shiny, Soneva, Tapeta, Ted Durcan, Zirconeum
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