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Rewilding Storms Home in Dubai Sheema Classic

Rewilding Storms Home in Dubai Sheema Classic

Rewilding, a son of Tiger Hill, stormed down the center of the course to capture the $5 million Dubai Sheema Classic Sponsored by China Guangsha (UAE-IT) at Meydan Racecourse March 26.

 Saturday, March 26, 2011
Presvis Surges to Dubai Duty Free Triumph

Presvis Surges to Dubai Duty Free Triumph

Presvis, by Sakhee, withstood the challenge of River Jetez to capture the Dubai Duty Free Sponsored by Dubai Duty Free (UAE-IT) March 26.

 Saturday, March 26, 2011
Rocket Man Blasts Golden Shaheen Foes

Rocket Man Blasts Golden Shaheen Foes

The Australian-bred son of Viscount overtook Euroears late to score the Golden Shaheen after finishing second in the race a year ago.

 Saturday, March 26, 2011
J J the Jet Plane Flies to Victory in Al Quoz

J J the Jet Plane Flies to Victory in Al Quoz

The son of Jet Master rallied late to capture the five-furlong turf dash by a head over War Artist.

 Saturday, March 26, 2011
Filly Khawlah Takes Thrilling UAE Derby

Filly Khawlah Takes Thrilling UAE Derby

The daughter of Cape Cross nipped Master of Hounds by a nose at the wire, becoming the first filly to win the event.

 Saturday, March 26, 2011
Skysurfers Sails Home in Godolphin Mile

Skysurfers Sails Home in Godolphin Mile

The son of E Dubai rallied in the final strides to take the event by a determined half-length.

 Saturday, March 26, 2011

HRTV to Air World Cup, Louisiana Derby

For the sixth consecutive year, HRTV will present live coverage of the March 26 Dubai World Cup, featuring the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I), from Meydan Racecourse in the United Arab Emirates.

 Friday, March 25, 2011
KY Derby Still Possibility for Sweet Ducky

KY Derby Still Possibility for Sweet Ducky

Sweet Ducky's performance in the UAE Derby (UAE-II) on March 26 will likely determine whether he runs in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), his trainer said.

 Friday, March 25, 2011
International Field Set for Dubai World Cup

International Field Set for Dubai World Cup

A full field of 14 will go to the post in the $10 million Dubai World Cup Sponsored by Emirates Airline (UAE-I) at Meydan Racecourse March 26.

 Thursday, March 24, 2011
Dick's Pick's for Dubai World Cup

Dick's Pick's for Dubai World Cup

Handicapper Dick Powell gives the nod to Victoire Pisa in the Dubai World Cup. See who else he's picked in the day's six other group races.

 Thursday, March 24, 2011
Stellar Fields Set for World Cup Undercard

Stellar Fields Set for World Cup Undercard

Six races worth a total of $16 million will be contested in the lead-up to the $10 million Dubai World Cup Sponsored by Emirates Airline (UAE-I) on March 26 at Meydan Racecourse.

 Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Fly Down May Stay in Arabia After World Cup

Fly Down May Stay in Arabia After World Cup

Fly Down, who placed in some of America's most prestigious races, including the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) and the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I), may not return to the United States following the Dubai World Cup.

 Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Sale of Gitano Hernando Pending

Sale of Gitano Hernando Pending

Chechen president Ramzan Kadyrov is working to complete a deal to buy Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) contender Gitano Hernando from Team Valor and Gary Barber.

 Monday, March 21, 2011
Record-Setting Field Set in World Cup

Record-Setting Field Set in World Cup

The 14 horses ready to start in the $10-million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) March 26 are expected to make history as the highest earning field in racing history outside Japan.

 Sunday, March 20, 2011
Kinsale King Shows New Attitude in Dubai

Kinsale King Shows New Attitude in Dubai

Back in Dubai to defend his title in the $2-million Dubai Golden Shaheen, Kinsale King showed on his first return visit to the Meydan track that he has a new attitude.

 Saturday, March 19, 2011
Gio Ponti Energetic in Dubai Appearance

Gio Ponti Energetic in Dubai Appearance

Making his first 2011 foray to the Meydan all-weather track on March 19, three-time champion Gio Ponti bounced with contained energy as he jogged once around the about 1 1/8-mile oval.

 Saturday, March 19, 2011
Four U.S. Horses Attract Attention in Dubai

Four U.S. Horses Attract Attention in Dubai

Of all the 13 American-based horses that traveled to the $26-million Dubai World Cup program, Fly Down, Victor's Cry, Champ Pegasus and I Want Revenge are among those who are the most eye-catching.

 Saturday, March 19, 2011
Thirteen U.S. Starters Likely for World Cup

Thirteen U.S. Starters Likely for World Cup

Thirteen American-trained horses were announced as likely starters in six races on the $26 million Dubai World Cup card to be held March 26 at Meydan Racecourse.

 Friday, March 18, 2011
Sweet Ducky to Race for Chechen President

Sweet Ducky to Race for Chechen President

Holy Bull Stakes (gr. III) runner-up Sweet Ducky is expected to race in the silks of Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov when he starts in the $2-million UAE Derby (UAE-II) on the Dubai World Cup program March 26 at Meydan.

 Tuesday, March 15, 2011
No Dubai World Cup for Game On Dude

No Dubai World Cup for Game On Dude

Although Bob Baffert's request for a Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) invitation for his Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) winner Game On Dude was duly delivered by the Dubai Racing Club, the gelding will be staying in his stall.

 Monday, March 14, 2011

Spin Cycle Rolls to Victory at Jebel Ali

Spin Cycle took command with a furlong to run and drew off to an easy 1 1/2 length victory in the listed Jebel Ali Sprint, the featured event at Jebel Ali Racecourse March 11.

 Friday, March 11, 2011
'Riley' Springs Upset in Zabeel Mile

'Riley' Springs Upset in Zabeel Mile

Dismissed at odds of 14-1, Rileyskeepingfaith stormed down the center of the course to spring a major upset in the $250,000 Zabeel Mile Sponsored by Dubai Duty Free (UAE-IIT) on March 10.

 Thursday, March 10, 2011
Whispering Gallery No Secret in DRC Gold Cup

Whispering Gallery No Secret in DRC Gold Cup

Whispering Gallery took command at the top of the lane and drew off to an impressive 2 1/4 length victory in the DRC Gold Cup Sponsored by Dubai Duty Free (UAE-IIIT) at Meydan Racecourse March 10.

 Thursday, March 10, 2011

Evenly-Matched Field Set for Jebel Ali Sprint

A field of 16 sprinters are set to square off in the listed $136,108 Jebel Ali Sprint that will be contested March 11.

 Thursday, March 10, 2011

Godolphin, Suroor Loaded for DRC Gold Cup

A field of 11 turf marathoners will go to the post in the $200,000 DRC Gold Cup Sponsored by Dubai Duty Free (UAE-IIIT) at Meydan Racecourse March 10.

 Wednesday, March 09, 2011

Zabeel Mile Highlights Thursday Meydan Card

The Zabeel Mile Sponsored by Dubai Duty Free (UAE-IIT) is one of a pair of stakes races that highlight the Thursday evening card at Meydan Racecourse March 10.

 Wednesday, March 09, 2011

Dick's Dubai Picks for March 5

Dick Powell's picks for the Dubai Carnival March 5.

 Friday, March 04, 2011
Monterosso Surprises in Dubai City of Gold

Monterosso Surprises in Dubai City of Gold

Monterosso easily held off stablemate Calvados Blues to take the $250,000 Dubai City of Gold Sponsored by Emirates Airline (UAE-IIT) at Meydan Racecourse March 3.

 Thursday, March 03, 2011
Wigmore Hall Prevails in Jebel Hatta

Wigmore Hall Prevails in Jebel Hatta

Wigmore Hall closed with a furious late charge and prevailed in a three-horse photo to capture the $250,000 Jebel Hatta Sponsored by Emirates Airline (UAE-IIT) at Meydan Racecourse March 3.

 Thursday, March 03, 2011
Twice Over Sails to Victory in World Cup Prep

Twice Over Sails to Victory in World Cup Prep

Juddmonte Farms' Twice Over took the lead with a furlong to go and cruised to an impressive 2 3/4-length victory in the $300,000 Al Maktoum Challenge R3 Sponsored by Emirates Airline (UAE-II) at Meydan Racecourse March 3.

 Thursday, March 03, 2011
Mendip Scores Narrow Win in Burj Nahaar

Mendip Scores Narrow Win in Burj Nahaar

Heavily favored Mendip got up in the final strides to snatch a narrow victory over Zafeen Speed in the $200,000 Burj Nahaar Sponsored by Emirates Airline (UAE-III) at Meydan Racecourse March 3.

 Thursday, March 03, 2011
Bankable Swoops Late to Take Mahab Al Shimaal

Bankable Swoops Late to Take Mahab Al Shimaal

Bankable flew down the center of the course to capture the $200,000 Mahab Al Shimaal Sponsored by Emirates Airline (UAE-III) by one length over Conveyance at Meydan Racecourse March 3.

 Thursday, March 03, 2011
Mendip Headlines Burj Nahaar

Mendip Headlines Burj Nahaar

Frankie Dettori and Mendip will look to notch their second straight stakes win when they go to the post in the $200,000 Burj Nahaar Sponsored by Emirates Airline (UAE-III) Mar. 3.

 Wednesday, March 02, 2011
Bejarano to Guide Kinsale King in 'Shaheen

Bejarano to Guide Kinsale King in 'Shaheen

Kinsale King will be ridden by Rafael Bejarano when he attempts to defend his title in the $2 million Dubai Golden Shaheen (UAE-I) March 26.

 Wednesday, March 02, 2011

Dick's Dubai Picks for March 3

Dick Powell's picks for the Dubai Carnival March 3, including the Al Maktoum Challenge Round Three (UAE-II).

 Wednesday, March 02, 2011
Conveyance Debuts in Mahab Al Shimaal

Conveyance Debuts in Mahab Al Shimaal

Former Bob Baffert trainee Conveyance will make his 2011 debut in the Mahab Al Shimaal Sponsored by Emirates Airline (UAE-III) at Meydan Racecourse March 3.

 Wednesday, March 02, 2011
Field of Ten Set for Dubai City of Gold

Field of Ten Set for Dubai City of Gold

Pascal Bary's Interaction headlines a field of 10 that will head to the post for the $250,000 Dubai City of Gold Sponsored by Emirates Airlines (UAE-IIT) at Meydan Racecourse Mar. 3.

 Wednesday, March 02, 2011
Presvis Set to Defend Title in Jebel Hatta

Presvis Set to Defend Title in Jebel Hatta

Presvis will attempt to defend his title when he takes on 11 challengers in the $250,000 Jebel Hatta Sponsored by Emirates Airline (UAE-IIT) March 3 at Meydan Racecourse.

 Wednesday, March 02, 2011
Maktoum Challenge Round 3 Draws 14

Maktoum Challenge Round 3 Draws 14

A full field of 14, including seven grade/group I winners, will square off in the $300,000 Al Maktoum Challenge Round 3 Sponsored by Emirates Airline (UAE-II) at Meydan Racecourse March 3.

 Tuesday, March 01, 2011
Eye in Dubai: March 1

Eye in Dubai: March 1

Group I winner Twice Over makes his 2011 debut March 3 in the Al Maktoum Challenge Round III. Gitano Hernando will start in the same race; his performance will decide whether he starts in the Dubai World Cup March 26.

 Tuesday, March 01, 2011
Dutrow Hoping to Send a Pair to Dubai

Dutrow Hoping to Send a Pair to Dubai

Trainer Rick Dutrow Jr. is hoping to send I Want Revenge and Stradivinsky to Dubai for next month's World Cup night.

 Friday, February 25, 2011
Khawlah Steals Spotlight in UAE Oaks

Khawlah Steals Spotlight in UAE Oaks

Benefitting from a heady ride by Frankie Dettori, Khawlah took command with two furlongs left and easily held off Mahbooba to capture the $250,000 UAE Oaks Sponsored by Al Tayer Motors (UAE-III) at Meydan Racecourse Feb. 24.

 Thursday, February 24, 2011

Eye in Dubai: Feb. 19-22

Lord of the Stars and Ahlaain look sharp for starts int he Meydan Classic Feb. 24. Ferneley and Crowded House on track for their next starts on Super Thursday March 3.

 Thursday, February 24, 2011
Mahbooba Seeks to Add UAE Oaks to Resume

Mahbooba Seeks to Add UAE Oaks to Resume

Mahbooba will try to add another stakes victory to her already glittering resume when she faces six other fillies in the $250,000 UAE Oaks Sponsored by Al Tayer Motors (UAE-III) at Meydan Racecourse Feb. 24.

 Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Dick's Dubai Picks for Feb. 24

Dick Powell's picks for the Dubai Carnival Feb. 24, including the UAE Oaks(UAE-III) sponsored by by al Tayer Motors.

 Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Transcend Popular Winner of February Stakes

Transcend Popular Winner of February Stakes

Coming off his victory in last year's Japan Cup Dirt (Jpn-I), Transcend proved a popular winner of the February Stakes Feb. 20 at Tokyo Racecourse, tallying by 1 1/2 lengths in the first grade I event of the season.

 Sunday, February 20, 2011
Borel Takes Meydan Masters Challenge in Dubai

Borel Takes Meydan Masters Challenge in Dubai

Calvin Borel captured the Meydan Masters International jockey competition at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai Feb. 18, finishing with 86 points. He was the lone American rider in the challenge that involved 12 jockeys.

 Friday, February 18, 2011
River Jetez Rockets Home in Balanchine

River Jetez Rockets Home in Balanchine

River Jetez flew down the center of the course to claim a decisive 2-1/2 length victory in the $200,000 Balanchine Stakes Sponsored by Emirates NBD (UAE-IIT) at Meydan Racecourse Feb. 18.

 Friday, February 18, 2011
Derbaas Springs Upset in Al Fahidi Fort

Derbaas Springs Upset in Al Fahidi Fort

Derbaas held off the late challenge of heavily-favored Raihana to capture the $250,000 Al Fahidi Fort Sponsored by Commercial Bank of Dubai (UAE-IIT) at Meydan Racecourse Feb. 17.

 Thursday, February 17, 2011

Live Streaming of Dubai Races Offered

Live streaming video of the Dubai International Racing Carnival and the Dubai World Cup will be offered at the Daily Racing Form website.

 Thursday, February 17, 2011
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