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Slideshow: Dubai Super Saturday Preview

Slideshow: Dubai Super Saturday Preview

View contenders for Super Saturday at Meydan.

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 Thursday, March 08, 2012
Full Field of 16 Set for Dubai City of Gold

Full Field of 16 Set for Dubai City of Gold

A field of 16 runners, led by five grade/group I winners, will enter the starting gate for the $250,000 Dubai City of Gold Sponsored by Skywards (UAE-IIT) at Meydan Racecourse March 10.

 Thursday, March 08, 2012
Wigmore Hall Seeks Repeat in Jebel Hatta

Wigmore Hall Seeks Repeat in Jebel Hatta

Wigmore Hall takes on 13 challengers as he seeks to defend his title in the $300,000 Jebel Hatta Sponsored by Emirates (UAE-IT) at Meydan Racecourse March 10.

 Thursday, March 08, 2012
Maktoum Challenge Round 3 Draws 14

Maktoum Challenge Round 3 Draws 14

A field of 14 will go to the post in the $400,000 Al Maktoum Challenge-Round 3 Sponsored by Emirates (UAE-I), one of two newlyelevated group I races that anchor a superb seven-race card at Meydan Racecourse March 10.

 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
Strong Coolmore Team Headed to Dubai

Strong Coolmore Team Headed to Dubai

One of the strongest international racing teams ever assembled is poised to leave Coolmore's Ballydoyle training center in Ireland this month for a raid on the rich prizes offered by the Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) program.

 Thursday, March 01, 2012
Zabeel Mile Draws Sandagiyr, Viscount Nelson

Zabeel Mile Draws Sandagiyr, Viscount Nelson

Stakes winners Viscount Nelson and Sandagiyr are set to square off in the $250,000 Zabeel Mile Sponsored by Commercial Bank of Dubai (UAE-IIT) at Meydan Racecourse March 1.

 Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Falls of Lora Much the Best in UAE Oaks

Falls of Lora Much the Best in UAE Oaks

Falls of Lora stormed home to win the UAE Oaks Sponsored by The Saeed and Mohammed Al Naboodah Group (UAE-III) by 2 3/4 lengths at Meydan Racecourse Feb. 23.

 Thursday, February 23, 2012
Field of Six Set for UAE Oaks

Field of Six Set for UAE Oaks

A field of six fillies will go to the post in the $250,000 UAE Oaks Sponsored by The Saeed and Mohammed Al Naboodah Group (UAE-III) at Meydan Racecourse Feb. 23.

 Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Mahbooba Easy Winner of Balanchine

Mahbooba Easy Winner of Balanchine

Mahbooba drove past First City in deep stretch to win the $200,000 Balanchine Stakes Sponsored by S.O.G. (UAE-IIT) by 2 1/2 lengths at Meydan Racecourse Feb. 17.

 Friday, February 17, 2012
Viscount Nelson Masters Al Fahidi Fort

Viscount Nelson Masters Al Fahidi Fort

Viscount Nelson turned in a career-best performance to win the $250,000 Al Fahidi Fort Sponsored by Al Tayer Motors (UAE-II) at Meydan Racecourse Feb. 16.

 Thursday, February 16, 2012
'Master' Wheels Right Back in Al Fahidi Fort

'Master' Wheels Right Back in Al Fahidi Fort

Master of Hounds will wheel right back off seven days' rest when he faces 12 rivals in the $250,000 Al Fahidi Fort Sponsored by Al Tayer Motors (UAE-IIT) Feb. 16.

 Thursday, February 16, 2012
Old Rivals Square Off Again in Balanchine

Old Rivals Square Off Again in Balanchine

Mahbooba will try and turn the tables on First City when she faces that rival and eight others in the $200,000 Balanchine Stakes Sponsored by S.O.G. Operations (UAE-IIT) at Meydan Racecourse Feb. 17.

 Thursday, February 16, 2012
Mendip Shows Class in Maktoum Challenge Win

Mendip Shows Class in Maktoum Challenge Win

Mendip made a strong late rally to win the $250,000 Al Maktoum Challenge-Round 2 Sponsored by Dubal (UAE-II) at Meydan Racecourse Feb. 9.

 Thursday, February 09, 2012
'Master' Headlines Maktoum Challenge Round 2

'Master' Headlines Maktoum Challenge Round 2

Master of Hounds is set to make his second start for trainer Mike de Kock in the $250,000 Al Maktoum Challenge-Round 2 Sponsored by Dubal (UAE-II) at Meydan Racecourse Feb. 9.

 Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Hitchens Edges Krypton Factor in Al Shindagha

Hitchens Edges Krypton Factor in Al Shindagha

Hitchens outlasted a stubborn Krypton Factor to claim a short head victory in the $200,000 Al Shindagha Sprint Sponsored by Gulf News (UAE-III) at Meydan Racecourse Feb. 3.

 Friday, February 03, 2012
Al Shindagha Sprint Draws Full Field of 14

Al Shindagha Sprint Draws Full Field of 14

An evenly matched field of 14 sprinters will face the starter in the Al Shindagha Sprint Sponsored by Gulf News (UAE-III) at Meydan Racecourse Feb. 3.

 Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Musir Easy Winner of Al Rashidiya

Musir Easy Winner of Al Rashidiya

The anticipated battle between defending champ Presvis and Musir never materialized as Musir sailed home an easy winner of the $200,000 Al Rashidiya-Sponsored by Dubai Duty Free (UAE-IIT) Jan. 26.

 Thursday, January 26, 2012
Presvis Takes on Musir in Al Rashidiya

Presvis Takes on Musir in Al Rashidiya

Presvis is set to make his 2012 debut when he faces Musir and seven other challengers in the $200,000 Al Rashidiya-Sponsored by Dubai Duty Free (UAE-IIT) at Meydan Racecourse Jan. 26.

 Wednesday, January 25, 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
First City Scores Upset in Cape Verde Stakes

First City Scores Upset in Cape Verde Stakes

First City got up in the final strides to nail heavily-favored Mahbooba on the wire in the $200,000 Cape Verde Stakes-Sponsored by The Saeed and Mohammed Al Naboodah Group (UAE-IIT) at Meydan Racecourse Jan. 20.

 Friday, January 20, 2012
Mahbooba Headlines Cape Verdi Stakes

Mahbooba Headlines Cape Verdi Stakes

Mike de Kock's Mahbooba will be gunning for her second straight win when she takes on seven rivals in the $200,000 Cape Verdi Stakes-Sponsored by The Saeed and Mohammed Al Naboodah Group (UAE-IIT) Jan. 20.

 Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Musir Cruises to Victory in Maktoum Challenge

Musir Cruises to Victory in Maktoum Challenge

Musir took the lead in the stretch and drew off to an easy three-length victory in the $200,000 Al Maktoum Challenge-Round 1 Sponsored by Etisalat (UAE-III) at Meydan Racecourse Jan. 12.

 Thursday, January 12, 2012
Mendip Bids for Repeat in Maktoum Challenge

Mendip Bids for Repeat in Maktoum Challenge

Mendip bids to become the first two-time winner of the Al Maktoum Challenge-Round 1 (UAE-III) at Meydan Racecourse Jan. 12.

 Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Meydan Masters Gets Dubai Carnival Started

Meydan Masters Gets Dubai Carnival Started

Many of the best Thoroughbreds in the world will converge upon Meydan Racecourse when the Dubai World Cup Carnival begins on Jan. 5.

 Wednesday, January 04, 2012

UAE Outlines 2011-12 Stakes Schedule

The United Arab Emirates will offer 26 group races, seven of them group I, during its 2011-12 racing season.

 Tuesday, September 27, 2011
2011-2012 UAE Racing Schedule Released

2011-2012 UAE Racing Schedule Released

The Emirates Racing Authority has approved the calendar for the 2011/2012 racing seasons at Jebel Ali Racecourse, Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, Meydan Racecourse, and Sharjah Equestrian and Racing Club.

 Monday, August 15, 2011
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

TVG to Air Dubai World Cup, Spiral Stakes

The TVG network will provide coverage of the seven-race, $26 million Dubai World Cup program from the Meydan Racecourse and the $500,000 Vinery Racing Spiral Stakes (gr. III) from Turfway Park.

 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
'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

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

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