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02-12-2008, 02:41 PM
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Form comments, ERA.....
Paveroc (GB) 2005 b c Royal Applause – Take Liberties (Warning) 11 starts 1-1-0 Former Stan Moore inmate, who ran respectably in some top juvenile races in the UK last year. Made his UAE bow when finishing second to Ablaan here on January 3, and showed the benefit of that experience on dirt, when coming through the kickback to post a reasonable effort in fifth behind Honour Devil last time. A similar show would be an achievement. Siberian Tiger (Ire) 2005 b c Xaar – Flying Millie (Flying Spur) 8 starts 3-0-1 Trainer has a decent record in the UAE, and his representative was a Listed winner on his penultimate effort. Was stepped up in grade on his last start when coming fifth of six in a Group 1 race in France. Will be dropping down in trip here but may need this outing. Change Alley (USA) 2005 b c Elusive Quality – Fortune (Night Shift) 5 starts 0-1-0 Has run twice for new local connections coming fourth behind Ablaan on his first start here, before finishing 20 lengths behind Honour Devil on his last outing. Has it all to do. Etched (USA) 2005 ch c Forestry – Unbridled Elaine (Unbridled’s Song) 2 starts 2-0-0 Won both his races very impressively when trained by Kiaran McLaughlin in the US, including a Grade 3. Has long been earmarked for this race by Godolphin, as well as being a flagship three-year-old for the bang in-form Saeed bin Suroor stable. A big imposing colt, who could be anything, and is likely to give the Mike De Kock string most to fear. Ablaan (USA) 2005 ch c Sunday Break – La Danzadora (El Sembrador) 5 starts 2-1-0 Showed very little for powerhouse stable in three starts in the UK, before winning two from two here. Neither time was overly impressive, just doing enough to get the job done. Has long been touted as a UAE Classic contender, and this extra 200m will be right up his alley. Honour Devil (ARG) 2004 b c Honour And Glory – Diamond Fitz (Fitzcarraldo) 2 starts 2-0-0 Impressed hugely following his debut win in Argentina - a maiden in which the form worked out very well. Was purchased afterwards by the same connections as Asiatic Boy, and last month duly won the same race the UAE Triple Crown winner had won 12 months previously. Is inexperienced but has huge potential and faces many of the rivals he put to the sword here three weeks ago. Free Tussy (ARG) 2004 br c Freelancer – Perlada (Cipayo) 4 starts 2-0-1 Joined Herman Brown after landing his last two starts on the dirt in Argentina, including a Group 3 by seven lengths in August. However, he dropped out tamely after disputing the early lead with the eventual winner Honour Devil and third Aquino on his UAE debut last month. Presumably better than that. New Jersey (IRE) 2005 br c Statue Of Liberty – Shinkoh Rose (Warning) 9 starts 1-2-0 Formerly trained in the UK, where he ran nine times for one win. Has a Listed race second to his name, but looks to be up against it here on his first start in the UAE in a classy-looking race. Is taking a big step up in trip too, but trainer is in form. Numaany (USA) ch c AP Indy – Munnaya (Nijinsky) 2 starts 1-0-0 Formerly ran under the Darley banner for trainer Tom Albertrani in the US, where he won the second of his two starts over 200m longer than today’s trip. Hard to gauge on his UAE bow, and looks Godolphin’s third string on jockey bookings. Aquino (URU) 2004 ch c First American – Perla Fighter (Irish Fighter) 3 starts 2-0-1 A Listed winner in Uruguay by a wide margin on his last start there, and was the subject of very bullish comments from his trainer in the build-up to his UAE bow. He looked set to battle it out with Honour Devil all the way up the straight, but eventually gave way and may have needed the race. Has stamina to prove now but looks an exciting prospect. Choisky (IRE) 2005 b c Choisir – Vinicky (Kingmambo) 12 starts 0-0-2 Formerly trained in the UK where he ran 11 times with no success. Finished 25 lengths behind Honour Devil on his UAE debut last month and cannot be considered. Palm Court (GB) 2005 b c Green Desert – Amenixa (Linamix) 11 starts 2-1-2 Formerly trained in the UK, where he won two of his 11 starts in lowly company. Was third behind Ablaan on his UAE debut but looks outclassed here. Royal Vintage (SAF) 2004 ch c Rich Man’s Gold – Derry Wood (Fort Wood) 2 starts 2-0-0 A winner of both his starts in his native South Africa, the latter coming in Grade 2 company. Has been likened to 2004 UAE Derby winner Lundy’s Liability by his trainer and fancied to take a hand in the finish on his UAE and dirt bow here, despite a wide draw. Mutabayen (USA) 2005 b/br c Doneraile Court – La Frou Frou (Night Shift) 4 starts 1-0-0 By the same sire as last week’s UAE 1000 Guineas heroine Cocoa Beach. Ran three times in the UK, where he managed a fifth in Group 2 company. Made his UAE bow here, when finishing ninth behind Ablaan, and looks to have it all to do here. My Indy (ARG) 2004 br c Indygo Shiner – My Light (Southern Halo) 3 starts 2-1-0 Bought by Godolphin after winning both his starts in Argentina, including a 1800m Grade 2 on ground described as heavy in October. Appeared to lack the pace to move into a challenging position on his first start here in the race won by Honour Devil, but came home well to claim second when getting into the clear. Appears the Godolphin second string and will do well to reverse placings with Honour Devil Toolittletoolate (USA) 2005 b/br c Harlan’s Holiday – Spirit In The Sky (Gulch) 4 starts 1-0-0 Won one of his three starts in the UK before finishing down the field behind Honour Devil on his first run here. Drawn 16 of 16 and appears to have little chance. Reserves El Victory (AUS) 2004 b c Galileo – Bountiful Lady (Irish River) 2 starts 0-0-0 Has shown little on his two starts, both coming here, and will be outclassed if gets a run. Katzrin (GB) 2005 ch c Observatory – Courtlandt Queen (Deputy Minister) 1 start 0-0-0 Finished 10th of 10 behind Ablaan on his only start and cannot be considered. 
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02-13-2008, 12:21 AM
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War in the nest
Next DIRC program looks like a war betwen trainers in each race , some put a good number of horses against the best in the field. Will see the quality of the horse cause it will have to deal againts to much of interferiences and interest.
Race 1.- J. Lau Vs. A. Manuel Race 2.- A.B. Suroor Vs. E. Charpy Race 3.- GB Vs. GB Race 4.- A. Selvarathan Vs. R. Bouresley Race 5.- M de Kock Vs. Godolphins Race 6.- M de Kock Vs. D. Watson Buena Suerte with your selections.
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02-13-2008, 10:13 AM
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02-13-2008, 04:44 PM
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Thank God i checked NAS Changes early...
 RACE 5 UAE 2000 GUINEAS - GULF NEWS 1600M(a8F) Dirt (TB) Jockey None Non-Runners None Equipment None Weight None Owner No 9 Numaany - red cap
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02-13-2008, 10:39 PM
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02-14-2008, 07:42 PM
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02-14-2008, 07:43 PM
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02-14-2008, 07:50 PM
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A nice birthday for him. Well done!
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02-17-2008, 09:34 AM
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Eagle to miss Sheema Eagle Mountain, a short-head runner-up in the Group 1 Champion Stakes on his last start, will miss the Dubai Sheema Classic (sponsored by Nakheel), according to trainer Mike De Kock. The big hope fractured his pelvis while exercising on Saturday morning, and his trainer commented: "It's a real blow as he was coming along nicely. "He has top-class form which is in the book for everyone to see, and he would have been one of our big hopes for Dubai World Cup night. "But we'll give him plenty of rest and get him back for the early summer in Europe, and then aim him at the major races at the end of the season, like the Arc and Breeders' Cup."
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02-18-2008, 03:50 PM
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Some really nice entries for Thursday.
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02-18-2008, 06:00 PM
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02-18-2008, 06:08 PM
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02-18-2008, 06:55 PM
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By the way, here are some of theme. We know were are few. And the rest?. ¿The chances are? FUTURO DE LOS BALLYDOYLE Archipenko - Some Derby (Maybe this next one?) Yellowstone - Some Chip Derby Anton Chekhov - French Derby Soldier Of Fortune - Derby ¿? Admiralofthefleet - Derby (Not this one?) Mahler - $$$$ Derby Eagle Mountain - $$$$$$ Irish 2,000 Guineas Duke Of Marmalade - $$$$$ Irish 2,000 Guineas Mount Nelson - Sin objetivo inmediato (No chance) Macarthur - Sin objetivo inmediato (No Chance) Astronomer Royal - Royal Ascot ???????? Honoured Guest - Royal Ascot ???????? Excellent Art - Royal Ascot (No Chance)
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02-19-2008, 12:17 AM
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* * * Champion Kiwi Seachange settles in Dubai Champion New Zealand mare Seachange has arrived safely in Dubai where she is scheduled to have two starts next month, according to New Zealand Racing News. Seachange is set to make her Dubai debut in the Group 2 $US200,000 Jebel Hatta (1777m) at Nad Al Sheba on March 6 ahead of the the Group 1 $US5 million Dubai Duty Free over the same course and distance on March 29. “She’ll be in quarantine for 48 hours so that will be a crucial time,” Rick Williams, racing manager for Seachange’s owner-breeder Dick Karreman told NZ Racing News. “She’s under veterinary care and if she has no elevated temperature or such then everything will press on as planned. “Ralph (trainer Ralph Manning) will be over there on Friday and he’ll work out a training program for her then.” Seachange was flown to Dubai via Singapore in the care of her groom and regular trackwork rider, Jayne Ivil. “Jayne sent a text when she arrived and said Seachange had slept most of the way, which is great,” Williams said. “She said it was 25 hours from the time she left the stable in New Zealand to being unloaded at the airport in Dubai. “The flight was good and we’ve just got to wait now and see how she comes through the next 48 hours.” Ted Durcan, the leading rider in Dubai, will be aboard Seachange in both starts.
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02-19-2008, 09:22 AM
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Wonder if Linngari can make it three years in a row...
6 21:55 AL FAHIDI FORT - SPONSORED BY COMMERCIAL BANK OF DUBAI 1600M(a8F) Turf For NH 4YO+ & SH 3YO+ Weight: SH 3YO 55kg. NH & SH 4YO+ 59kg Rail Position: Out 7m Safety Limit: 10 Total Purse: 250,000 USD Group 2 22 (10-2-1) 1(1) LINNGARI (IRE) R Moore 6yrs Ch H (28) H Brown 121 60.0 Kg The Bayern Syndicate & Peter Walichnowski 9 (3-0-1) 2(2) BIG TIMER (USA) T Eaves 4yrs Ch G (14) I Semple 101 57.0 Kg Gordon McDowall 7 (5-0-0) 3(3) DANAK (IRE) R Hills 5yrs Br H (194) D Watson 113 57.0 Kg Sh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum 39 (5-13-8) 4(4) LORD ADMIRAL (USA) M Kinane 7yrs Bay H (21) C O'Brien 113 57.0 Kg [b] Dr M V O'Brien 12 (2-2-3) 5(5) WARRIORS KEY (IRE) T Durcan 4yrs Bay C (90) S Seemar 96 57.0 Kg Tri-Nations Syndicate 11 (3-2-0) 6(6) ROYAL OATH (USA) R Mullen 5yrs Bay H (169) J Gosden 112 57.0 Kg [b] W S Farrish & William S Farish Jr 10 (3-1-1) 7(7) ADMIRALOFTHEFLEET (USA) J Murtagh 4yrs DkB C (13) M de Kock 111 57.0 Kg Dr Vijay Mallya 9 (2-1-0) 8(8) ARCHIPENKO (USA) K Shea 4yrs Bay C (14) M de Kock 113 57.0 Kg [B1] [TT] Sh Mohd Khalifa Al Maktoum & Dr AH Parker 5 (1-0-0) 9(9) ETIHAAD (GB) B Doyle 6yrs Bay H (13) R Bouresly 95 57.0 Kg [TT] Bouresly Racing Syndicate 16 (4-1-2) 10(10) DARK ISLANDER (IRE) L Dettori 5yrs Bay H (21) J Hills 110 57.0 Kg Donald M Kerr Reserves: 13 (1-5-0) 11 QUEBEC CITIZEN (BRZ) 4yrs Bay C (13) M Al Muhairi 93 57.0 Kg [CP-] Sh Saeed bin Mohd Al Maktoum 58 (9-8-7) 12 DELUDE (IRE) 10yrs Ch G (13) R Bouresly 90 57.0 Kg Bouresly Racing Syndicate The following horses have been declared with Shadow Rolls: LINNGARI (IRE), ADMIRALOFTHEFLEET (USA)
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02-19-2008, 10:32 AM
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Form comments, from our friends at the ERA.....
LINNGARI (IRE) 2002 ch h Indian Ridge – Lidakiya (Kahyasi) 22 starts 10-2-1 Winner of this event for the past two years and favoured to make it a hat-trick here. Record on the turf at Nad Al Sheba is first class and returned in brilliant style on second night of the Carnival with strong performance to beat the smart Divine Jury in a 100+ handicap. Back to set weight conditions here and although has to concede a three kilogram penalty for a Group 1 success last summer, has the class to make him the one to beat. BIG TIMER (USA) 2004 ch g Street Cry – Moonflute (The Minstrel) 9 starts 3-0-1 Group 3 winner as a two-year-old in 2006 but yet to win since. His two runs at this year’s carnival have merit and he hasn’t enjoyed the best of luck in either outing. Stepping up markedly in grade here and weights against him, so place claims appear best. DANAK (IRE) 2003 dk b/br h Pivotal – Daniysha (Doyoun) 7 starts 5-0-0 Won first five races in Ireland (including a defeat of Lord Admiral at Group 3 level at Leopardstown) before suffering first defeat when fourth to Notnowcato in Group 1 Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh last May. Only run since then was unplaced behind Jambalaya in the Arlington Million. Sold after that run and having first run for new trainer here. Is a horse with plenty of ability and firm surface will suit. One to keep an eye on. LORD ADMIRAL (USA) 2001 b h El Prado – Lady Ilsley (Trempolino) 39 starts 5-13-8 Second to Linngari in this two years ago and last year was placed in Zabeel Mile and Jebel Hatta. Showed he had returned better than ever with his impressive performance to defeat Gharir in the Group 3 Al Rashidiya last start. This is harder, but has shown his ability at this level in the past and will again be prominent. WARRIORS KEY (IRE) 2004 b c Key of Luck – Warrior Wings (Indian Ridge) 12 starts 2-2-3 Lightly-raced type having first run for new trainer here. Form towards end of last campaign in Ireland was only fair including third behind Latino Magic (reserve in handicap tomorrow night) and he will need to improve sharply to figure in this. ROYAL OATH (USA) 2003 b h Kingmambo – Sherkiya (Goldneyev) 11 starts 3-2-0 Brilliant winner of the Royal Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot over this distance last year and showed good form in three subsequent runs when stepped up to Group company. Certainly has the ability to be involved here, though fitness the query against many of main rivals who have had the benefit of a run. ADMIRALOFTHEFLEET (USA) 2004 b c Danehill – Rafina (Mr Prospector) 10 starts 3-1-1 Formerly trained in Ireland by Aidan O’Brien where he won Group 3 Dee Stakes at Chester as a three-year-old and the Group 2 Royal Lodge Stakes at Ascot at two. Purchased after fourth in Grade 1 Secretariat Stakes and sent to Dubai where he impressed on his first run here when second to Turn On The Style in 95-110 handicap over unsuitable 1200m. Better suited to this trip, bound to be fitter and must be considered. ARCHIPENKO (USA) 2004 b c Kingmambo - Bound (Nijinsky) 9 starts 2-1-0 Another formerly trained in Ireland by Aidan O’Brien where he was used as a pacemaker on a number of occasions, but did win Group 2 Derby Trial at Leopardstown over 2,000m last May. On first run for new trainer in Dubai was always well back and never a threat when 10th behind So Will I in 100+ handicap a fortnight ago. Step up in distance here will suit and while this is harder it wouldn’t surprise to see him improve sharply. ETIHAAD (GB) 2002 b h Dubai Millennium - Elfaslah (Green Desert) 5 start 1-0-0 A half-brother to a Dubai World Cup winner in Almutawakel and by a Dubai World Cup winner in Dubai Millennium. Latest efforts require him to improve markedly to figure against these at level weights. DARK ISLANDER (IRE) 2003 b h Singspiel – Lamanka Miss (Woodman) 16 starts 4-1-2 Winner of the Grade 2 Oak Tree Derby in 2006 but hasn’t managed to be placed since. Will have benefited from his first Dubai run last start when a good fourth to the smart Sentinelese in handicap company three weeks ago under a big weight. Steps up in grade here on that performance but has the ability to cope with that and forward showing would not surprise. Reserves QUEBEC CITIZEN (BRZ) 2003 b h Know Heights – Importanza (Basim) 13 starts 1-5-0 This is far tougher than recent efforts that have seen him unplaced and others preferred. DELUDE (IRE) 1998 ch g Be My Guest – Deceive (Machiavellian) 58 starts 9-8-7 Recent form consistent but in far easier company and others are preferred here at the weights.
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