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Dullahan, Little Mike Arrive in Dubai

Dullahan, Little Mike Arrive in Dubai

Dale Romans' grade I winners are aiming for races during the Dubai World Cup Carnival's Super Saturday March 9 as preps for group I races being run on Dubai World Cup day March 30.

 Friday, March 01, 2013
Royal Delta Takes on Four Rivals in Sabin

Royal Delta Takes on Four Rivals in Sabin

Few want anything to do with Besilu Stable's 5-year-old champion Royal Delta as she preps for a start in the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) Feb. 17 at Gulfstream Park.

 Thursday, February 14, 2013
Romans Sets Plans for Dewey Square, Others

Romans Sets Plans for Dewey Square, Others

Eclipse Award-winning trainer Dale Romans said his Siena Farm 3-year-olds will both make their next starts at Gulfstream Park; he has yet to determine an exact target in Dubai for Breeders' Cup Turf winner Little Mike.

 Thursday, February 14, 2013
272 Horses Nominated to Dubai World Cup

272 Horses Nominated to Dubai World Cup

Led by last year's winner Monterosso, 272 horses from 15 countries have been nominated to the Dubai World Cup (UAE-I), the world's richest Thoroughbred race with a purse of $10 million.

 Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Royal Delta Gets Back to Work at Payson

Royal Delta Gets Back to Work at Payson

During that time of year when champions are gearing up for their new campaigns, a familiar name popped up at Payson Park. Royal Delta is back on the worktab and prepping for a start in the Feb. 17 Sabin (gr. III).

 Wednesday, January 09, 2013
AmWest to Deliver Dubai World Cup Carnival

AmWest to Deliver Dubai World Cup Carnival

AmWest Entertainment will deliver the Dubai World Cup Carnival and the Dubai World Cup program for wagering in North and South America for the fourth consecutive season.

 Monday, January 07, 2013
Little Mike, Dullahan to Point to Dubai

Little Mike, Dullahan to Point to Dubai

Carlo Vaccarezza, owner and breeder of Little Mike, said the Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. I) winner will be pointed to the $5 million Dubai Sheema Classic (UAE-I) March 30 at Meydan Racecourse.

 Thursday, December 06, 2012
Animal Kingdom Targets Gulfstream Park Turf

Animal Kingdom Targets Gulfstream Park Turf

Animal Kingdom, winner of the 2011 Kentucky Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), will prep for the 2013 Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) with a start in the $300,000 Gulfstream Park Turf Handicap (gr. IT) Feb. 9.

 Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Donegal's Crawford Targeting Dubai World Cup

Donegal's Crawford Targeting Dubai World Cup

Jerry Crawford of Donegal Racing likes to aim high, and he has a big target in his sights for 2013.

 Thursday, July 12, 2012
Royal Delta Seeks Rebound in Fleur de Lis

Royal Delta Seeks Rebound in Fleur de Lis

Besilu's Stable's Royal Delta looks to rebound off a disappointing run in the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) when she takes on five others in the $150,000 Fleur de Lis Stakes June 16 at Churchill Downs.

 Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Record Wagering Recorded on 2012 Dubai Racing

Record Wagering Recorded on 2012 Dubai Racing

Wagering throughout the Western Hemisphere on the Dubai World Cup program reached a new all-time record high this year of $5.1-million.

 Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Reflecting on Royal Delta's Dubai World Cup

Reflecting on Royal Delta's Dubai World Cup

Life doesn't always follow the path of hopes and dreams.

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 Sunday, April 01, 2012
Monterosso Leads Godolphin Sweep in World Cup

Monterosso Leads Godolphin Sweep in World Cup

Monterosso took command in mid-stretch and powered home to easily win the $10 million Dubai World Cup Sponsored by Emirates Airline (UAE-I) in a sweep for Godolphin at Meydan Racecourse March 31.

 Saturday, March 31, 2012
Dubai Interview: Nelson Clemmens

Dubai Interview: Nelson Clemmens

Simon Burgess talks with Nelson Clemmens, AmWest CEO, about the Dubai World Cup, the chances of the American horses, and AmWest.

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 Friday, March 30, 2012
Morning Line Goes to Dubai: Living the Dream

Morning Line Goes to Dubai: Living the Dream

While champion Royal Delta spent another morning turning heads as she soared around Meydan on March 30, her owner and jockey were living out the dream with which she has gifted them.

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 Friday, March 30, 2012
Schiappa Has Confidence in the 'Dude'

Schiappa Has Confidence in the 'Dude'

Game On Dude co-owner handled the media with ease while trainer Bob Baffert was hospitalized. Now that Baffert has been released, Schiappa is confident Game On Dude is ready for a strong showing in the Dubai World Cup.

 Friday, March 30, 2012
Dubai Interview: Frankie Dettori

Dubai Interview: Frankie Dettori

Simon Burgess talks with jockey Frankie Dettori, who has 7 mounts on the Dubai World Cup program including African Story.

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 Friday, March 30, 2012
Baffert Released From Dubai Hospital

Baffert Released From Dubai Hospital

Trainer Bob Baffert was released from a Dubai Hospital March 29, three days after suffering a heart attack following his arrival in the United Arab Emirates to manage his horses for the World Cup.

 Thursday, March 29, 2012
Long Before Dawn and Extending Into Night

Long Before Dawn and Extending Into Night

For Royal Delta, a big part of her daily routine revolves around eating. And she approaches her meals with the same kind of enthusiasm that she has for running.

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 Thursday, March 29, 2012
HRRN Gears Up for Big Weekend

HRRN Gears Up for Big Weekend

Horse Racing Radio Network will provide 10 hours of live racing coverage this weekend, including exclusive broadcasts of the $10 million Dubai World Cup, the Florida Derby, and the Louisiana Derby.

 Thursday, March 29, 2012
Dick's Picks for Dubai World Cup Day March 31

Dick's Picks for Dubai World Cup Day March 31

Dick Powell gives his selections for the Dubai World Cup program March 31 at Meydan Racecourse, including the Sheema Classic, Duty Free, Golden Shaheen, Al Quoz Sprint, and of course, the $10 million main event.

 Wednesday, March 28, 2012
One More Perfect Day In The Desert

One More Perfect Day In The Desert

From the time she zipped through three furlongs down the stretch as a light sharpener for the world's richest race until post positions were drawn more than eight hours later, trainer Bill Mott wouldn't have changed a thing.

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 Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Dubai Interview: Chantal Sutherland

Dubai Interview: Chantal Sutherland

Chantal Sutherland is the jockey of Game on Dude in the Dubai World Cup.

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 Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Dubai Interview: George Bolton & The Factor

Dubai Interview: George Bolton & The Factor

George Bolton owns The Factor, who is entered in the Golden Shaheen this weekend. George also gives an update on Bob Baffert.

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 Wednesday, March 28, 2012
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 31.

 Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Mott Says Royal Delta is Feeling Sassy

Mott Says Royal Delta is Feeling Sassy

With her bid for history in the Dubai World Cup (UAE-gr. I) only four days away, Royal Delta is feeling, as trainer Bill Mott put it with a delighted grin, 'sassy.'

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 Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Royal Delta and Lucky Chappy Hit the Track

Royal Delta and Lucky Chappy Hit the Track

Gaining more poise with each day she trains at Meydan, champion Royal Delta was able to share some of her self-assurance with another American runner in Dubai on March 26, guiding UAE Derby (UAE-gr. II) contender Lucky Chappy

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 Monday, March 26, 2012
A Champion Filly's Work Is Never Really Done

A Champion Filly's Work Is Never Really Done

Royal Delta galloped around Meydan Racecourse just after sunrise on March 25 and then returned to school in the paddock as the last rays of daylight tickled the towers of Dubai's emphatic skyline

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 Monday, March 26, 2012
Baffert Runners Work, Royal Delta Gallops

Baffert Runners Work, Royal Delta Gallops

Game On Dude worked four furlongs in :48 2/5 at Meydan March 26 in preparation for a start in the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) March 31 at the Dubai racecourse.

 Monday, March 26, 2012
Morning Line Goes to Dubai - Royal Delta

Morning Line Goes to Dubai - Royal Delta

Even in the dim half light between night and morning, there was no mistaking her.

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 Sunday, March 25, 2012
Sutherland Readies for Historic Ride in Dubai

Sutherland Readies for Historic Ride in Dubai

Chantal Sutherland knows all about the historical barriers she will shatter when Bob Baffert gives her a leg up on Game On Dude in the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I).

 Thursday, March 22, 2012
American Horses Land Safely in Dubai

American Horses Land Safely in Dubai

America's contenders for the $27 million Dubai World Cup program, including champion Royal Delta and multiple grade I winner Game On Dude, have landed safely in Dubai and are in good health after the long flight from Florida.

 Thursday, March 22, 2012
Leon: Royal Delta Has 'Real Shot' to Win Cup

Leon: Royal Delta Has 'Real Shot' to Win Cup

Benjamin Leon Jr. is ready for his international adventure with Royal Delta. The 4-year-old daughter of Empire Maker is scheduled to run in the 17th edition of the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) March 31.

 Wednesday, March 21, 2012
World Cup Fields Loaded With Elite Runners

World Cup Fields Loaded With Elite Runners

At least 48 grade/group I winners and more than 20 champions or classic winners are expected to meet in what will be the world's richest day of racing, the $27 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) program at Meydan March 31.

 Sunday, March 18, 2012
Baffert Upbeat on Dubai After 'Dude' Works

Baffert Upbeat on Dubai After 'Dude' Works

Trainer Bob Baffert gave high marks to Game On Dude following a bullet seven-furlong work at Santa Anita March 16 in preparation for the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I).

 Friday, March 16, 2012
Animal Kingdom Injured; Won't Make World Cup

Animal Kingdom Injured; Won't Make World Cup

Two days after 3-year-old male champion Animal Kingdom breezed five furlongs on the turf at Palm Meadows Training Center, his trip to the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) March 31 has been scrapped.

 Monday, March 12, 2012
Animal Kingdom in Easy Turf Workout

Animal Kingdom in Easy Turf Workout

Team Valor International's Animal Kingdom worked an easy five-eighths of a mile on turf in 1:04 4/5 at Palm Meadows Training Center March 10 as he preps for the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) on March 31.

 Saturday, March 10, 2012
Night School to Preview Dubai Super Saturday

Night School to Preview Dubai Super Saturday

The Dubai Super Saturday card from Meydan Racecourse will be the first "Big Event" seminar offered as part of "Night School," the racing industry's national online fan education program.

 Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Turf Stars Set for Dubai Super Saturday

Turf Stars Set for Dubai Super Saturday

More than 20 international grade/group I winners are likely to compete on the March 10 Dubai Super Saturday card of seven stakes at Meydan worth a total of $1,775,000.

 Tuesday, March 06, 2012
What's Going On Here: All-Weather Cup

What's Going On Here: All-Weather Cup

Synthetic experience key to decisions to ship to Dubai

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 Tuesday, March 06, 2012
Regally Ready Clears Quarantine, Tours Meydan

Regally Ready Clears Quarantine, Tours Meydan

Vinery Stables' Regally Ready took his first tour of the vast Meydan Racecourse on March 1 after clearing quarantine following his arrival in Dubai on Feb. 27 for a two-race campaign.

 Thursday, March 01, 2012
Baffert Nixes Big 'Cap for Dubai-Bound 'Dude

Baffert Nixes Big 'Cap for Dubai-Bound 'Dude

Game On Dude will not defend his title in the $750,000 Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) March 3 and will instead be prepared for the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I), trainer Bob Baffert said Feb. 29.

 Wednesday, February 29, 2012
And They're Off: Presidents' Day Edition 2012

And They're Off: Presidents' Day Edition 2012

Lenny and Steve talk about the Derby Trail, Dubai World Cup and an early HOY choice.

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 Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Animal Kingdom Entered in Gulf Allowance

Animal Kingdom Entered in Gulf Allowance

Champion Animal Kingdom, who had originally been scheduled to make his 2012 debut in the Feb. 25 Tampa Bay Stakes (gr. IIIT), will now run instead in a turf allowance race at Gulfstream Park Feb. 18.

 Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Royal Delta Scheduled to Return in Sabin

Royal Delta Scheduled to Return in Sabin

Royal Delta, the champion 3-year-old filly of 2011, will make her 2012 debut in the Sabin Stakes (gr. III) "barring any complications," according to the Daily Racing Form.

 Monday, February 13, 2012
Royal Delta, Consortium in South Fla. Drills

Royal Delta, Consortium in South Fla. Drills

Champion Royal Delta works six furlongs in 1:16.30 Feb. 9 at Payson Park on her way toward the Dubai World Cup (UAE-I). At Palm Meadows, Godolphin's Consortium drills a half-mile in :50.90.

 Thursday, February 09, 2012
Animal Kingdom to Return in Tampa Bay Stakes

Animal Kingdom to Return in Tampa Bay Stakes

Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Animal Kingdom is to make his return to racing in the Feb. 25 Tampa Bay Stakes (gr. IIIT).

 Wednesday, February 01, 2012
World Cup Nominees Include American Champions

World Cup Nominees Include American Champions

Four Eclipse Award winners are among the international cast of horses nominated to the $27.25 million Dubai World Cup card at Meydan Racecourse on Saturday, March 31.

 Monday, January 23, 2012
Royal Delta Gets Started For Dubai World Cup

Royal Delta Gets Started For Dubai World Cup

Royal Delta, the Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic (gr. I) winner and likely champion 3-year-old female, had her first official work of the year Jan. 10 at Payson Park Training Center in Florida.

 Tuesday, January 10, 2012
$38 million Dubai Carnival Begins

$38 million Dubai Carnival Begins

From Jan. 5 through March 31, the Dubai Carnival at Meydan features the world's best horses throughout 16 racing programs worth more than $38 million.

 Wednesday, January 04, 2012
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