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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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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.
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