Arrogate Last to First in Dubai World Cup
Juddmonte Farms' Arrogate broke last, but rallied easily to win the $10 million Dubai World Cup Sponsored by Emirates Airline.
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Thunder Snow Gets Up in UAE Derby
Thunder Snow, only days after being made a late nominee to the U.S. Triple Crown series, justified the investment with a hard-fought victory March 25 in the UAE Derby Sponsored By The Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah Group (G2) at Meydan Racecourse.
Litfin at Large: Getting Handle on Dubai World Cup Card
For some reason, or combination of reasons, I never seem to do much good on Dubai World Cup Day, so even though they're running nine stakes worth a total of $30 million in the desert Saturday, I am again finding it difficult to come up with a plan.
Arrogate Brings Baffert Back to World Cup
For all the words Baffert has said to all those who inquire about what makes Juddmonte Farms' champion Arrogate the most fearsome horse in training, it is the trainer's presence in Dubai this week makes the most emphatic statement.
Dubai World Cup: Horses Training, March 23, 2017 Part 3
Horses preparing for the 2017 Dubai World Cup Day, including Mind Your Biscuits (#2 Gold), Gun Runner (#2 White), Qatar Man (IRE) (#10 Pink), Vettori Kin (BRZ) (#3 Pink), Hoppertunity (#5 White), and Neolithic (#12 White). Courtesy Dubai Racing Club
Dubai World Cup: Horses Training, March 23, 2017 Part 2
Horses preparing for the 2017 Dubai World Cup Day, including Awardee (#3 White), Lani (#14 White), Ribchester (IRE) (#1 Yellow), and Master Plan (#11 Pink). Courtesy of Dubai Racing Club
Dubai World Cup: Horses Training, March 23, 2017 Part 1
Horses preparing for the 2017 Dubai World Cup Day, including Arrogate (#1 White) and Apollo Kentucky (#4 White) Courtesy Dubai Racing Club
Mind Your Biscuits Could Give Summers First Win
Chad Summers is hoping his first career win as a trainer comes against some of the world's best with $2 million in prize money on the line.
Highland Reel Among World Cup Day Turf Runners
A pair of $6 million group I turf races play counterpoint to the group 1, $10 million Dubai World Cup Sponsored by Emirates Airline's main refrain on the March 25 World Cup card at Meydan.
Gun Runner Brings Consistent Class to World Cup Stage
No one questions whether Gun Runner will show up in the Dubai World Cup. What he'll answer at Meydan Racecourse is whether his best is good enough to challenge the favorite Arrogate, who is so far without peer.
Sharp Azteca One to Catch in Godolphin Mile
Judging his recent race form, trainer Jorge Navarro is declaring the current version of Sharp Azteca to be the best he has seen, a claim the dark bay runner will aim to back in the Godolphin Mile Sponsored by Meydan Sobha (G2) at Meydan Race Course.
Strong U.S. Contingent in Golden Shaheen
Mind Your Biscuits, Stallwalkin' Dude and St. Joe Bay will carry the U.S. banner in the 1,200 meters (about 6 furlongs) dirt sprint, which pays $1.2 million to the winner.
UAE Derby Features Japan's Kentucky Derby Qualifier
The UAE Derby features a Japanese runner already qualified for a spot in the Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands (G1) in the form of Epicharis. Another, Adirato, could earn a spot with a victory March 25 at Meydan.
Qatar Racing Buys Interest in Neolithic
Starlight Racing has reached an agreement to sell a half interest in Dubai World Cup contender Neolithic to Qatar Racing, it was announced March 21.
Dubai World Cup Card: De Royer Dupre Aims To Repeat
For the last couple of years, French trainer Alain de Royer Dupre has left Meydan with at least one valuable prize in his pocket.
Dubai World Cup Horses Training on March 20
Footage of morning training at Meydan on March 20, 2017 in the days leading up to the Dubai World Cup. Courtesy of the Dubai Racing Club. Neolithic (#12 White), Hopportunity Bob Baffert (#5 White), and Keen Ice Todd Pletcher (#8 White)
Dubai World Cup: Interview With Bob Baffert
Interview with Bob Baffert on March 20 at Meydan in the days leading up to the Dubai World Cup. Courtesy of the Dubai Racing Club
Neolithic Confirmed For Dubai World Cup Bid
Neolithic, third last time out in the $12 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes (G1), will take another crack at Juddmonte Farms' champion Arrogate in the $10 million Dubai World Cup Sponsored by Emirates Airline (G1) March 25.
Lani to Return in Al Maktoum Challenge Round 3
Locals and early arrivals audition the evening of March 4 at Meydan for the $10 million Dubai World Cup sponsored by Emirates Airline (G1).
Nomorerichblondes Leads Home KY Breds in Meydan
The group 3 U.A.E. Oaks Sponsored by Al Naboodah-Ashok Leyland and the Nad Al Sheba Trophy Sponsored by Al Naboodah VDL Buses highlighted racing at Meydan in the United Arab Emirates Feb. 23.
North America, Thunder Snow Impress in Dubai
The two grade 3 stakes on Meydan's Feb. 11 card moved their runners one step closer to the big prizes offered during the March 25 Dubai World Cup Festival.
Godolphin Has Red Letter Day in Dubai
Color the Meydan winner's circle blue, Godolphin blue precisely, as Sheikh Mohammed's racing pipeline provided a steady supply of horses to win five of the six Thoroughbred races on the Jan. 26 card.
Reynaldothewizard Wins Third Straight Dubawi Stakes
Reynaldothewizard might be an 11-year-old (by some calculations that's 37.5 human years), but he doesn't know it and his races sure don't show it.
Tepin Aiming for Dubai Turf
This year's Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) runner-up will target next year's $6 million Dubai Turf (UAE-I), according to assistant trainer Norman Casse.
Purses Rise for Dubai World Cup Carnival
The Dubai World Cup Carnival, which starts Jan. 5 and features 10 meetings prior to Dubai World Cup day March 25, will see purses increased for the 2017 season as well as some changes to several races.
California Chrome - The $12 Million Horse
Since 2011, Laura Donnell has been photographing for Taylor Made Farm. Since then, many champions have crossed through her lens, but none have been quite as magnificent as California Chrome. Here's a look back at Chrome's past year with Taylor Made.
Haskin: Hall of Chrome
- By Steve Haskin
Did California Chrome's victory in the Dubai World Cup assure him a place in racing's Hall of Fame? read blog
California Chrome Brilliant in World Cup Win
A year later, a year better for California Chrome, who impressively won the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) March 26 at Meydan Racecourse a year after a second-place finish in the world's richest horse race.
Postponed Wins Sheema Classic in Record Time
Postposted scored a comfortable two-length triumph from hard-charging Duramente in the $6 million Dubai Sheema Classic Presented By Longines (UAE-I) March 26 at Meydan.
Real Steel Takes Dubai Turf for Japan
Real Steel made it two wins for Japan on the Dubai World Cup card March 26 when he ran down Very Special in the stretch and held off Euro Charline in the $6 million Dubai Turf Sponsored by DP World (UAE-I) at Meydan.
Lani Headed to KY After UAE Derby Win
Kentucky-bred Lani is headed back to his roots while representing Japan after earning his way into the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) with a March 26 UAE Derby (UAE-II) score.
Brilliant Buffering Takes Al Quoz Sprint
Australian sprint star Buffering thundered to victory in the $1 million Al Quoz Sprint (UAE-I) Sponsored By Meydan Hotels & Hospitality March 26 at Meydan.
Dubai World Cup Post Times
For U.S. fans, Claire Novak runs down the post times for races on the Dubai World Cup card March 26 at Meydan.
California Chrome Draws Wide for World Cup
American runners Frosted, Mshawish, Hoppertunity, and Keen Ice join California Chrome for the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) March 26 at Meydan.
Buick Hopes to Foil 'Chrome' Again
Godolphin jockey William Buick is out to spoil California Chrome's chances in the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) for a second consecutive year.
Dubai World Cup: Art Sherman and 'Chrome'
Trainer Art Sherman talks about California Chrome at Meydan in the lead-up to Dubai World Cup 2016. Courtesy of the Dubai Racing Club watch video
Dubai: Horses Training March 23 Part 1
Morning Training at Meydan on Wednesday 23rd March 2016 in the lead-up to the Dubai World Cup 2016. Gun Pit (AUS) (White # 10), California Chrome (White # 1), Mshawish (White # 9), and Frank Conversation (Pink # 4). watch video
Dubai World Cup: Horses Training March 23 - Part 1
Morning Training at Meydan on Wednesday 23rd March 2016 in the lead-up to the Dubai World Cup 2016. Gun Pit (AUS) (White # 10), California Chrome (White # 1), Mshawish (White # 9), and Frank Conversation (Pink # 4).
Dubai World Cup: Art Sherman and California Chrome
An interview with trainer Art Sherman at Meydan in the lead-up to Dubai World Cup 2016. Courtesy of the Dubai Racing Club
Dubai World Cup: Frank Taylor on 'Chrome'
Frank Taylor, Taylor Made Vice President of boarding operations, discusses future stallions California Chrome and Mshawish. They will face each other March 26 in the Dubai World Cup (UAE-II). watch video
Dubai World Cup: Frank Taylor on 'Chrome'
Frank Taylor, Taylor Made Vice President of boarding operations, discusses future stallions California Chrome and Mshawish. They will face each other March 26 in the Dubai World Cup (UAE-II).
Dubai World Cup: Interview With Satish Seemar
Trainer Satish Seemar discusses Reynaldothewizard, Gold City (IRE), and Farrier March 21. Courtesy of the Dubai Racing Club watch video
U.S. Contingent Gearing Up for World Cup
Five U.S.-based Dubai World Cup contenders are preparing for March 26 race.
Dubai World Cup Horses Training March 21
Footage of morning training at Meydan on Monday March 21, 2016 in the lead-up to the Dubai World Cup. watch video
Dubai World Cup: Interview With Doug Watson
Interview with trainer Doug Watson on March 21, 2016. Doug discusses Candy Boy, Cool Cowboy, One Man Band (IRE), Faulkner (GB), Basateen (IRE), Polar River, and Meadow Creek (GB). Courtesy of the Dubai Racing Club
Dubai World Cup Horses Training March 21
B-Roll footage of morning training at Meydan on Monday March 21, 2016 in the lead-up to the Dubai World Cup. Courtesy of the Dubai Racing Club MSHAWISH (USA) (White # 9) - FRANK CONVERSATION (USA) (Pink # 4) - HOPPERTUNITY (USA) (White # 7) - KEEN ICE (USA) (White # 2) - GUN PIT (HK)(White # 10) - PENIAPHOBIA (IRE) (Black # 1) - BUFFERING (AUS) (Black # 6) - CERTERACH (IRE) (Red # 9) - DARIYAN (FR) (Green # 4) - VADAMOS (FR) (White # 12) - MAHESS DU SOLEIL (GB) (Grey # 9) - VAZIRABAD (FR) (Red # 1)
Dubai World Cup: Interview With Robert Heathcote
Interview with trainer Robert Heathcote on March 21, 2016. Robert talks about contender Buffering (AUS). Courtesy of the Dubai Racing Club
Dubai World Cup: Interview With Satish Seemar
Interview with trainer Satish Seemar on March 21, 2016. Satish discusses REYNALDOTHEWIZARD (USA), GOLD CITY (IRE), and FARRIER (USA). Courtesy of the Dubai Racing Club
Dubai World Cup: Interview With Erwin Charpy
Interview with Erwin Charpy, connection of Buffering (AUS), on March 21, 2016. Courtesy of the Dubai Racing Club
Dubai World Cup: Frank Conversation Works
Team O'Neill's Frank Conversation worked at Meydan March 19. He is pointed towards the UAE Derby. Courtesy of the Dubai Racing Club
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