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Turf Sprint on World Cup Card Shortened

The Dubai Racing Club has announced a change in distance of the Al Quoz Sprint (UAE-II) from six furlongs (1,200 meters) to five furlongs (1,000 meters) on turf.

 Tuesday, October 19, 2010
American Wagering on World Cup Increases

American Wagering on World Cup Increases

Betting was up 22% on the Dubai World Cup program as compared to last year, and by 9.1% for the Dubai International Racing Carnival even though the Carnival consisted of one less day this year than in 2009.

 Tuesday, April 06, 2010

New Dubai Track Slated to Race in 2010

Meydan Race Course announced that January 28, 2010 was the date the first meeting would be staged at the new Dubai track.

 Thursday, June 11, 2009

New Freedom Tops Dubai Carnival Auction

Burooj gelding sells for approximately $626,000.

 Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Tattersalls Joins With Dubai Racing

Tattersalls Joins With Dubai Racing

Tattersalls has further expanded its international market, according to a Feb. 7 announcement of a partnership with the Dubai Racing Club.

 Thursday, February 07, 2008

Gun Salute Aimed for Sheema Classic

A partnership assembled by bloodstock agent Ben McElroy has purchased grade I winner Gun Salute and intends to send the 5-year-old son of Military to compete in the 2008 Dubai International Racing Carnival.

 Saturday, December 08, 2007
Tattersalls Top Sellers Heading to Dubai

Tattersalls Top Sellers Heading to Dubai

Dubai International Racing Carnival prospects dominated Tuesday's second session of the Tattersalls Autumn Horses In Training Sale in Newmarket.

 Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Folk Romps Over Fillies in Dubai, UAE Derby Next

Folk trounced her field in the US$250,000 Al Tayer Motor Oaks for fillies at Nad Al Sheba Thursday night and will have an opportunity to do the same to the colts in the UAE Derby (UAE-II) on Dubai World Cup night on March 31.

 Thursday, March 08, 2007

UAE's Leading Trainer Suspended for Season

Mazin Al Kurdi, the Emirates Racing Association's champion trainer in each of the last two seasons, had his licence suspended for four months Dec. 4. Four of his seven winners this season tested positively for the banned substance boldenone, a steroid.

 Sunday, December 04, 2005

Chiquitin's Win Shakes Up World Cup Picture

Chiquitin, ridden with authority by Mick Kinane, made all the running to win the third-round $300,000 Al Maktoum Challenge (UAE-II) over the Dubai World Cup course and distance at Nad Al Sheba Racecourse at the 2005 Dubai International Racing Club Saturday.

 Saturday, March 05, 2005

Yard-Arm, Cherry Mix Battle in World Cup Preview

Yard-Arm and Cherry Mix, two of the leading contenders for this year's $6 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) on March 26, go head-to-head during the Dubai International Racing Carnival's meeting on March 5.

 Thursday, March 03, 2005

Dubai Racing Carnival Coverage Begins

HorseRacing TV will provide live coverage of the 11-date Dubai International Racing Carnival from Nad al Sheba Race Course in Dubai, beginning Thursday.

 Wednesday, January 19, 2005

'Pearls' On World Cup Trail for Mark Johnston

English-based trainer Mark Johnston, whose 120 winners this year are more than anybody else, including champion trainer Saeed bin Suroor (115), anticipates a successful journey to Dubai for the 2005 Dubai International Racing Carnival.

 Sunday, December 12, 2004

Trainer de Kock Primed for Dubai Success

South Africa trainer Mike de Kock is assembling a very powerful team for the 2005 Dubai International Racing Carnival as he bids to repeat his success of last year. At that inaugural Carnival, de Kock's horses won nine times and about £1.9 million in the process, as well as a $50,000 bonus for the trainer as leading Carnival handler.

 Saturday, December 11, 2004

HRTV to Broadcast 18 Stakes on Saturday

HorseRacing TV™ (HRTV) will set a single day network record when it offers live coverage of 18 stakes races from the Middle East and throughout the United States on Saturday, March 6.

 Thursday, March 04, 2004

State Shinto Lands Feature at Dubai Racing Carnival

The opening night of the inaugural Dubai International Racing Carnival would certainly have to be deemed a success, as 26 of the international horses trained on the Nad Al Sheba track lined up in the five Thoroughbred races.

 Thursday, January 29, 2004

Fair Grounds North American Agent for Dubai Racing

Fair Grounds International Ventures has been appointed as the North American agent for the Dubai International Racing Carnival.

 Wednesday, January 14, 2004

Pleasantly Perfect Among 84 Dubai World Cup Nominees

The March 27 Dubai World Cup, worth $6 million, has attracted 84 nominations, including Pleasantly Perfect, Medaglia d'Oro, Funny Cide, and Congaree.

 Wednesday, November 19, 2003

De Kock Sending Team to Dubai for Racing Carnival

South African trainer Mike De Kock will stable a string of horses in Dubai this winter to take advantage of the lucrative purses being offered during the Dubai International Racing Carnival.

 Thursday, September 18, 2003