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Feb

26

2010

Recapping the week of racing in Dubai

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 [...]

By PatCummings | Posted in Perspectives | Also tagged Ahmed Ajtebi, Antinori, Aspectoflove, Balanchine, Breeders' Cup, Crowded House, Deem, DIRC, Dubai Golden Shaheen, Dubai horse racing, Dubai International Racing Carnival, Dubai racing, Frankie Dettori, Good Control, Jamie Spencer, Kuwait, Leahurst, Lucky Find, Macau, Meydan, Meydan Masters, Mickael Barzalona, Midshipman, Rashed Bouresly, Saeed bin Suroor, Star Crowned, Ted Durcan | Comments (0)

Feb

06

2010

Recapping the second week of racing at Meydan

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 | Posted in Perspectives | 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, Sir Gerry, Snaffy, So Shiny, Soneva, Tapeta, Ted Durcan | Comments (0)

Jan

08

2010

DeKock hopes stable of 33 shines at 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival

Top international trainer Mike De Kock has invaded the Meydan barns with yet another top quality stable of 33 for the 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival. In a report published on his website, DeKock beams about his chances at Meydan. “So far this season has been trouble-free, in fact we are a month to six weeks ahead than we [...]

By PatCummings | Posted in Future Plans | Also tagged Al Bastakiya, Art of War, Balanchine, Biarritz, Dubai horse racing, Dubai World Cup, Eagle Mountain, Engrupido, Forsty Secret, Frozen Fire, Golden Horseshoe, Golden Sword, Hong Kong Cup, Honour Devil, Hunting Tower, Imbongi, Ipi Tombe, Irridescence, King of Rome, Mike de Kock, Mr. Brock, Mr. Crazy Boy, Musir, Rocks Off, Royal Vintage, Silver Mist, Stubbs Art, Vodacom Durban July, Warsaw | Comments (0)

Jul

05

2009

Musir hopes to bring Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum more sophomore success in Dubai

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 [...]

By PatCummings | Posted in Future Plans, Racing News | Also tagged Archipenko, Asiatic Boy, 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 | Comments (0)

Jul

04

2009

Big City Life wins Vodacom Durban July 2009

Certainly locking up top 3-year-old honors and now possibly the all-around South African champion, Big City Life stormed off to win the 2009 edition of the Vodacom Durban July.

Photo courtesy ThoroughbredNews.co.nz – Big City Life winning the KRA Guineas
Strong favorite Pocket Power, who gave away more than 15 pounds (7 kg) to the winner, [...]

By PatCummings | Posted in Racing News | Also tagged Bernard Faydherbe, Big City Life, Dubai International Racing Carnival, Glen Kotzen, Greg Cheyne, Hunting Tower, Ipi Tombe, Mike de Kock, Pocket Power, Thundering Jet, Vodacom Durban July | Comments (0)

Jul

01

2009

Vodacom Durban July 2009 this Saturday featuring Pocket Power, Kapil

The eyes of South African horse racing turn to the coastal town of Durban on Saturday for one of the most celebrated races in that country, the Vodacom Durban July. Super gelding Pocket Power looks for his second consecutive win in the 3,000,000 rand (approx $385,000), 2200 meters event. Click HERE for the full field.
Trained [...]

By PatCummings | Posted in Uncategorized | Also tagged Admire Moon, Bernard Faydherbe, Bouquet-Garni, Clairwood, Dancer's Daughter, Dubai Duty Free, Durban, Forest Path, Gold Challenge, Greyville, Kapil, Mike Bass, Mike de Kock, Piere Strydom, Pocket Power, Vodacom Durban July | Comments (2)

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