Yeah, he's all over the place today...:rolleyes:

Amazing how after all the bitching about not being allowed on the "smart threads....."

Never mind. :D

Isn't this the Carnival thread?

You should know. You follow me around like a magnet.

No, it's the Yasuda Kinen thread. Sorry.

I go where wish...when I please.



Do you hear that?

I think Nose Drops needs you.

There should be truth in labeling.


Good evening.

Snowdrops?

You mean you're gonna bash a sweet girl who is hardly ever on?

Why don't you go update the pointed to Dubai runners thread instead.

Oh wait, that was a moronic thread.

Never mind.

Boy you can say that again.

DAMNIT.

Daiwa Scarlet is out. :( :( :(

How come? I hope they don't throw her in the World Cup without a run on dirt first.

She's out of the Cup AND the February Stakes.

Word is she was hit in the eye with something while training.....

Details to come.

The JRA, sadly, isn't as quick as the HKJC to release this stuff so we're left at the mercy of those over there to fill in the blanks.

Poor girl.

OH POO!!!


:mad:

Oh good, we agree on something.

On Curlin, UAE...

Curlin has first sighter of Nad Al Sheba

(copyright Dubai Racing Club/Monica Pinheiro)

The world’s best racehorse Curlin looked in great shape on Wednesday morning when taking his first look at the main dirt track of Nad Al Sheba, home to his main target, the US$6million Dubai World Cup, sponsored by Emirates Airline.

The top-rated horse in the world cantered gently around the course this morning as he starts his local preparation ahead of his first run in the UAE, a handicap at the track on Thursday February 28, over the same 2000m of the Dubai World Cup.

Under the watchful eye of Scott Blasi, assistant to trainer Steve Asmussen, the American Horse of the Year looked well under work rider Carmen Rosas. He had a good look around at his new surroundings but moved well and would appear ready for an outing.

“Curlin made the trip in good shape. He’s doing fantastic and has a lot of energy,” said Blasi.

“The track doesn’t have a lot of turn to it, which Curlin will appreciate as he has a tendency to look to the inside”.

Blasi added that he plans to work the four-year-old son of Smart Strike as he would in his native US, including a “light breeze on Sunday or Monday.”

“He’s tremendously confident,” Blasi continued. “He doesn’t get too hot in the paddock and he likes to be comfortable with where he is.”

The Breeders’ Cup Classic hero is many people’s idea of the likely winner of the Dubai World Cup, but Blasi knows competition will be extremely fierce, as it always is for the world’s richest race, and named UAE Triple Crown winner Asiatic Boy as the main danger.

“Mike de Kock is a great trainer and Asiatic Boy is an impressive horse, we know he’s going to be tough to beat,” he said. “But Curlin is a special kind of horse. He was third in the Kentucky Derby on only his fourth start ever. We expect him to do big things”.

And Blasi believes victory in the Dubai World Cup on March 29 could be the crowning moment in the horse’s glittering career so far.

“Dubai is the only place in the world you can run on such an international level against some of the best horses in the world,” he said.

“The Dubai World Cup is the richest horse race in the world and it's a great way to show the horse to the world”.

Can't decide between the black visor and the whips. :eek:

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From our good friends who we adore at the ERA.....


Form comments, Balanchine.....

Classy-Lady (BRZ) 2004 b f Fahim – Hiparca (Troyanos) 10 starts 1-2-3 Top ex-Brazilian filly, who disappointed on her UAE bow when tried on dirt on the opening night of the Carnival. However, fared much better on her return to turf, when getting weight all round, to come third to Sun Classique.

Crossing (GB) 2001 b m Cape Cross – Piney River (Pharly) 25 starts 6-0-7 Irish mare, who has raced seven times in Listed company from her last eight starts, but has not managed any better than third. Looks to be up against it here on her UAE bow.

Sweet Lilly (GB) 2004 b f Tobougg – Maristax (Reprimand) 18 starts 5-1-3 A dual Listed-race winner, who has also finished fourth in Group 1 company in her native UK. Was soon out the back after missing the kick behind Sun Classique on her first start here, but stayed on well to take fourth. Has some ground to make up on the three that finished ahead of her, but may sneak a place.

Gower Song (GB) 2003 b m Singspiel – Gleaming Water (Kalaglow) 17 starts 5-3-3 British raider, who showed the benefit of an earlier run at Nad Al Sheba and a shorter trip, when going down by a head to With Interest last week. May be held up for a later run here, and could prove the biggest danger to Sun Classique.

Many Colours (GB) 2004 b f Green Desert – First Of Many (Darshaan) 12 starts 5-2-2 A Listed winner in Ireland before being snapped up by Godolphin, for whom she made a winning debut last month. Finished just over two lengths behind Sun Classique last time out - a good effort but no reason why she should reverse that form here.

Whazzis (GB) 2004 b f Desert Prince – Wosaita (Generous) 14 starts 3-3-3 Formerly trained in the UK, where she was a Listed and Group 3 winner for William Haggas. Came fifth on her UAE debut behind Sun Classique, when she was plenty keen enough early on for her new connections, and looks capable of better.

Sun Classique (AUS) 2003 ch f Fuji Kiseki – Elfenjer (Last Tycoon) 13 starts 7-2-0 A dual Grade 1 winner in South Africa, she translated that form to the UAE earlier this month, when she conceded weight all round to win the Cape Verdi, and she re-opposes most of that field. She was always travelling easily and picked up in good style when sent on in the straight. Looks far better than Listed level, and will be a huge surprise if she gets beaten, despite carrying a penalty.

Jet Past (SAF) 2002 b m Jet Master – Rather Rich (Star Way) 24 starts 4-5-1 Arrived from South Africa with a big reputation following some excellent efforts at the very highest level, but has not fulfilled connections big hopes in the UAE yet. Was last seen finishing 13 lengths behind Sun Classique, and is hard to fancy.

Impetious (GB) 2004 b f Inchinor – Kauri (Woodman) 17 starts 2-0-3 Irish challenger who has a German Listed race to her name, but has shown nothing in her two starts here, the last of which saw her finish ninth of 10 behind Sun Classique

Light Green (BRZ) 2004 b/br f Blush Rambler – Star Procida (Procida) 6 starts 4-1-1 Brazilian raider, whose trainer achieved a memorable double on the opening night of the Carnival. A Grade 1 Classic winner in her homeland, who makes her UAE bow here, she could be the danger.

RESERVES

Folk Opera (IRE) 2004 ch f Singspiel – Skiphall (Halling) 3 starts 1-0-2 Joined Godolphin after making a very favourable impression in the UK on her second run. Has only run once since, when she was ridden extremely positively before fading to finish third in the Oaks Trial at Lingfield. Will presumably need this run, but is an unknown quantity

Cat Belling (IRE) 2000 br m Catrail – Lute and Lyre (The Noble Player) 42 starts 5-3-1 Veteran mare who has been a regular at the Carnival over the years, but has not won for more than three years now. Puts in the odd good run, as seen by her third on her penultimate start, but looks up against it here.

Poor Linngari.

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Looks like Allam / Premium Tap is out.

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Matsurida Gogh is out.....

Oh double poo.

:)

Good for you!

That was a great pick!:cool:

I was hoping Linngari could get his three in a row, just because.

Hey, Linngari and i are both happy if YOU had a good day. :) :D

Rosberg now possible for the Godolphin Mile. :)

I'm leaving.

Gotodubai gave a first hand account in the paddock. :)

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Curlin impresses in first Nad Al Sheba workout

With exercise rider Carmen “Carlos” Rosas trying to quietly contain him, American Horse of the Year Curlin strode easily through his first workout at Nad Al Sheba Racecourse, traveling 800 meters in :50.50 on Saturday morning.

“He went very, very nice,” said Scott Blasi, assistant to trainer Steve Asmussen. “Carlos did a great job.”

Asmussen had given strict instructions prior to the move that Curlin should not exert himself too much with only five days before his first scheduled start of 2008 in a US$175,000 race over 2,000 meters at Nad Al Sheba on February 28.

“Curlin gets over the ground here really well,” Blasi said of the track. “And he’s anxious to do something. He did things the right way this morning … and I think Steve will be pleased.”

Blasi reported that Curlin was feeling so good after the workout that he had to put a lip chain on the colt as he cooled out.

“I’m very happy with how he’s acting. I see a lot of similarities with how he has been before his previous races,” he added.

Jim Cornes, stable coordinator for the Dubai Racing Club, timed Curlin’s workout. He said the robust chestnut son of Smart Strike came out on the track accompanied by Blasi and his pony, Poncho, about 7:30 a.m.

After a warm-up gallop, Curlin broke off on the stretch turn, getting through his first 200 meters in :13.07, 400 meters in :25.27 and 600 meters in :37.89.

Cornes described Curlin as “comfortably restrained” through the move. “He was well within himself and eager to do more,” he said.

Curlin is scheduled to walk on Sunday and then just gallop up to the race, with a visit to the Nad Al Sheba starting gate planned for Tuesday morning. Blasi noted that most of Curlin’s serious training was accomplished at the Fair Grounds Race Course prior to his departure from the United States.

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No one wants to talk about Sun Classique?

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No one wants to talk about Sun Classique?[/quote]

It Ok, he dosnt need it. His race talk by itselfs. Good Horse :p

She! :p :D

¡Ups! She sure runs like He ;)

:D

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Jalil possible for Round 3 of the Maktoum Challenge on Super Thursday.....

Picture of Poppy!

http://www.emiratesracing.com/era/index.cfm

:D
Thanks for that!

Not managed to keep up to date at all. Saw a few results from Friday and it looked like Doug started the day well, good for him.

Any interesting results since the UAE 2,000 guineas?

There seem to be quite a few horses getting setbacks before the big night, such a shame.

Pretty girl! :)

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Vermilion, Viva pataca both won last night and are in....

Admire Aura to the Duty Free.....

Race #3 on the 28
¿To easy for Curlin?. :rolleyes: