Gio Ponti a sweaty mess...

[Betsy]

Originally Posted by PatCummings

Some horses are always sweaty, and others who have seen Gio Ponti on a more regular basis have said he isn't one of those (I can't fully confirm that).

What was strange about his appearance this morning is that he did as much work, if not less, than others on the track at Meydan and still came off dripping. There wasn't another foreign runner who looked as gassed as Gio Ponti. It was about 70 degrees this morning and he galloped about 1.5 laps of the 9 furlong track in an easy way. Pictures included in the post...

http://www.dubairacenight.com/monday...ork-at-meydan/

Also - video of Sweet Ducky's new trainer commenting on his thoughts post-ship...

http://www.dubairacenight.com/sweet-...-herman-brown/

Pat, do you know if Buffum is running in the UAE Derby? If not, Godolphin shipped him over there for nothing, lol. Thanks!

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by Betsy

Pat, do you know if Buffum is running in the UAE Derby? If not, Godolphin shipped him over there for nothing, lol. Thanks!

He is not slated to run there. The likely fields can be found here.

[Betsy]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

He is not slated to run there. The likely fields can be found here.

Thanks! I thought he ran pretty well in the UAE Guineas, but Godolphin seemed rather blah about it. I suppose he'll hang out in Dubai until he's sent back to Albertrani in the next month or so

[PatCummings]

The first five races of the day (four t-breds) have been drawn already. The entries are located at http://www.emiratesracing.com.

Go here to get the DubaiRaceNight.com morning line (as I think it should be, at least).

http://www.dubairacenight.com/posts-...dercard-races/

[Linny]

Originally Posted by Betsy

Thanks! I thought he ran pretty well in the UAE Guineas, but Godolphin seemed rather blah about it. I suppose he'll hang out in Dubai until he's sent back to Albertrani in the next month or so

Look for him at AQU in November.

[PatCummings]

Talked to Ramon today both on and off camera - video is posted at http://www.dubairacenight.com

Really get the impression he likes IWR a bunch more than Gio Ponti. IWR has been working at literally, 4:45am and Marcus Hersh is all about him, thinks its a great sign. I think he has a great chance - but the race could be ripe for an upset from the 1 or 12.