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Trainer: Gayle Turberville
Jockey: Paul M. Nolan
Owner: John Wilke
Breeder: Marilyn Fazo Seltzer
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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
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Gloria de Campeao, who won the world's richest race when he beat 13 rivals in this year's $10 million Dubai World Cup Sponsored by Emirates Airline (UAE-I), has been retired from racing after suffering a tendon injury.

 Monday, August 02, 2010

Bramlage: Trip Not World Cup Fatigue Cause

Horses need a break after competing in the Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) because of the long period of training and competing involved.

 Monday, December 14, 2009
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Well Armed Recuperating From Surgery

Well Armed, winner of the Dubai World Cup Sponsored By Emirates Airline (UAE-I) earlier this year, is recuperating following surgery at co-owner and co-breeder Bill Casner's farm in Flower Mound, Texas. A bone chip was removed from the 6-year-old Tiznow gelding's ankle during the procedure, Casner told Del Mar's publicity department.

 Saturday, September 05, 2009
TVG to Telecast Dubai  World Cup

TVG to Telecast Dubai World Cup

TVG announced March 27 it reached a "last-minute agreement" to feature live coverage of the March 29 Dubai World Cup from Nad al Sheba Racecourse in Dubai of the United Arab Emirates.

 Thursday, March 27, 2008
Albarado Founds Louisville Non-Profit

Albarado Founds Louisville Non-Profit

One day before flying to Dubai in pursuit of the world's richest race, jockey Robby Albarado spoke of the newly-formed non-profit bearing his name that will help underprivileged individuals living in the Louisville, Ky. area.

 Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Albarado Confident on Curlin in Dubai

Albarado Confident on Curlin in Dubai

Robby Albarado will have a definite target on his back when he rides Curlin in the $6-million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) at Nad Al Sheba Racecourse March 29. But the Cajun jockey is confident in his mount's ability and the way the 2007 Horse of the Year is going to handle his 4-year-old campaign.

 Tuesday, March 25, 2008
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Dutrow's Big Weekend Includes Dubai

Rick Dutrow may be staying in the United States this weekend, but his runners in Dubai are not to be discounted. On March 29, Benny the Bull tackles the Golden Shaheen while Diamond Stripes aims for the Godolphin Mile.

 Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Curlin Romps in Dubai

Curlin Romps in Dubai

Curlin got a perfect trip, a perfect ride, and a perfect prep for the $6-million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) when he won the $175,000 Jaguar Trophy Handicap at Nad Al Sheba Race Course Feb. 28.

 Thursday, February 28, 2008
Spring At Last Comes Back in Donn

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Spring At Last had only one start under his belt after winning the Godolphin Mile (UAE-II) last March, and that was a Dec. 26 allowance race over the Santa Anita turf. But Doug O'Neill had no qualms about sending the Silver Deputy colt into the $500,000 Donn Handicap (gr. I), and the trainer's faith was rewarded when his 4-year-old runner returned with a solid victory at Gulfstream Park Feb. 2.

 Saturday, February 02, 2008
World Cup Card Has Strong Nominees

World Cup Card Has Strong Nominees

Curlin, the 2007 Horse of the Year in North America and officially the world's highest-rated horse still in training, heads a list of 169 horses nominated for the $6-million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) sponsored by Emirates Airline March 29.

 Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Premium Tap Wins in Saudi Arabia

Premium Taps won his first races in Saudi Arabia racing as Allam. He will now be pointed to the March 31 Dubai World Cup.

 Friday, February 16, 2007

Dubai World Cup Moved Back a Week

The world's richest horse race, the Dubai World Cup (UAE-I), will be run a week later in 2007, the $6 million event set for March 31.

 Thursday, October 05, 2006

Brass Hat Disqualified From Second in Dubai World Cup

Brass Hat, who ran second in the March 25 Dubai World Cup (UAE-I), has been disqualified because a post-race test revealed trace amounts of the drug methyl prednisolone acetate.

 Wednesday, May 03, 2006

Have Horse, Will Travel

By Victor Zast - Observers believe there are so many rich purses in America that traveling overseas is a needless risk. Still others blame the medication, quarantine rules, and a fear of the region by Americans for a reluctance to ship. Whatever the reason for some to stay put, people with a sense of adventure will travel.

 Tuesday, March 28, 2006

Pletcher Looking for First World Cup Win

Trainer Todd Pletcher has earned back-to-back Eclipse awards as leading trainer and has won tons of grade I races, but Saturday at Nad Al Sheba he will be gunning for his first win in the Dubai World Cup.

 Friday, March 24, 2006

America Could Be Next Target for Well Armed

Well Armed has raced in England and Dubai but the future of the 3-year-old son of Tiznow could be in America following his start in Saturday's $2-million UAE Derby (UAE-II) at Nad Al Sheba Racecourse.

 Thursday, March 23, 2006

Canani Ready to Win First World Cup Race

After sending seven starters to the Dubai World Cup program without a win, trainer Julio Canani is ready to visit the winner's circle. The Southern California-based trainer will be looking for his first win when he saddles Island Fashion in Saturday's $1-million Godolphin Mile (UAE-II).

 Thursday, March 23, 2006

Gaff Looking to Take Golden Shaheen

Gaff is looking to increase his win streak from three to four with a win in Saturday's $2-million Golden Shaheen (UAE-I) at Nad Al Sheba Racecourse.

 Wednesday, March 22, 2006

Field of 11 Set for Dubai World Cup; Brass Hat Draws Post Seven

A field of 11, including five America-based runners, will take the gate for Saturday's $6-million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) at Nad Al Sheba Racecourse.

 Wednesday, March 22, 2006

Discreet Cat Hometown Hope in UAE Derby; Other Godolphin Runners Tune Up

Godolphin's Discreet Cat will represent the home team in Saturday's $2-million UAE Derby (UAE-II) at Nad al Sheba Racecourse, but a big effort is demanded if he is to make his way to the Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

 Wednesday, March 22, 2006

Electrocutionist Wins World Cup Test in Style

Godolphin's Electrocutionist put up an impressive show for his first outing on the dirt and his new connections when landing the US$300,000 Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum (UAE-II), sponsored by Derrinstown Stud, at Nad Al Sheba Racecourse on Thursday evening over 2,000 meters.

 Thursday, March 02, 2006

World Cup Switch to Turf Deemed Unlikely

The proposal from Dubai World Cup committee member Michael Osborne that the highlight of the meeting should be on turf racing and not a dirt race is unlikely to receive much support from his colleagues.

 Saturday, March 26, 2005

Osborne Suggests Turf Race Be World Cup Highlight

Michael Osborne, the man who helped organize the inaugural Dubai World Cup 10 years ago, has suggested that the Sheema Classic (UAE-I), a grass race on the card, should be made the highlight of the world's richest race meeting, instead of the World Cup (UAE-I) on dirt that has attracted American runners Roses In May, Congrats, Lundy's Liability, and Choctaw Nation at Nad Al Sheba racecourse Saturday.

 Friday, March 25, 2005

Romans' Confidence Blooms With 'Roses'

Roses in May has filled trainer Dale Romans with confidence he'll leave Dubai with the world's richest horse racing prize, the $6 million Dubai World Cup (gr. I) on March 26.

 Saturday, March 19, 2005
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