Alpha Makes Dubai Debut in Maktoum Challenge
2012 Travers Stakes (gr. I) winner and former U.S. classics hopeful Alpha is set to make his Dubai debut Feb. 7 in the $250,000 Al Maktoum Challenge Round 2 (UAE-II) Sponsored by Tabloid.
Mendip wins the 2012 Maktoum Challenge Round 2.
Photo: Dubai Racing Club/Andrew Watkins
Mendip wins the 2011 Maktoum Challenge.
Photo: Dubai Racing Club/Andrew Watkins
Mendip wins the 2011 Burj Nahaar.
Photo: Dubai Racing Club/Andrew Watkins- News
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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.
Capponi Cruises in Third Al Maktoum Challenge
Capponi outclassed his 13 rivals to cruise home an easy winner of the Al Maktoum Challenge-Round 3 Sponsored by Emirates (UAE-I) at Meydan Racecourse March 10.
Dick's Dubai Picks for March 10
Dick Powell gives his selections for the March 10 Super Saturday program at the Dubai Carnival, which includes the Jebel Hatta (UAE-IT) and the Al Maktoum Challenge Round 3 (UAE-I), and the Dubai City of Gold (UAE-IIT).
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.
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.
Dick's Dubai Picks for Feb. 9
Dick Powell gives his selections for the Feb. 9 program at the Dubai Carnival, which includes three key prep races for the Dubai World Cup: the UAE 2000 Guineas, the Firebreak, and the Al Maktoum Challenge Round 2.
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.
Dick's Dubai Picks for Jan. 12
Dick Powell gives his selections for the Jan. 12 at the Dubai Carnival, including round one of the group III Al 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.
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.
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.
Mendip Sails to Easy Win in Maktoum Challenge
Heavily favored Mendip took the lead at the top of the stretch and was never challenged, sailing home for an easy victory in the Al Maktoum Challenge-Round I Sponsored by Longines (UAE-III) at Meydan Race Course Jan. 13.
Musir Takes UAE Derby as de Kock Runs One-Two
Trainer Mike de Kock saddled the top two finishers in the $2 million UAE Derby (UAE-II) March 27 at Meydan Racecourse, with favored Musir outlasting filly Raihana by 1 3/4 lengths on Dubai World Cup night.
Unbeaten Mendip Tops UAE Derby Cast
Son of Harlan's Holiday one of three Goldophin interests in a full field of 3-year-olds battling for $2 million at Meydan.
Kentucky Derby Trail: Make or Break Weekend
There isn't a grade I stakes to be found March 13-14, but it is by far the most important weekend of the year so far for 3-year-old males.
Vale of York Fifth in Al Bastakiya
Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I) winner Vale of York made a disappointing 3-year-old debut March 4 in Dubai, as he was rank in the early part of the Al Bastakiya Stakes and then flattened out to finish fifth.
Connections
| Trainer | BIN SUROOR SAEED |
|---|---|
| Jockey | FALLON KIEREN |
| Owner | SHEIKH HAMDAN BIN MOHAMMED AL MAKTOUM |
| Breeder | JAYEFF B STABLES |
Pedigree
| Mendip View Five-Cross Pedigree | Harlan's Holiday | Harlan |
| Christmas in Aiken | ||
| Well Spring | Coronado's Quest | |
| Chaposa Springs |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2008 Hip 1862 |
Yearling | Mike Ryan, agent | Ashview Farm, agent | $130,000 |
| FTFFEB2009 Hip 55 |
Two-year-old | John Ferguson | Niall Brennan Stables, agent | $375,000 |
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