Dubai photos

[Benny]

Originally Posted by ADJMK

Not sure why a couple got turned.

The 9 is Melbourne Cup winner Cross Current in the paddock before he made a triumphant return in the Dubai Gold Cup.

The 7 is the champion Japanese filly Almond Eye who just crushed in the Dubai Turf. Huge delegation of her fan club made the trip to cheer her on.

would love to see a race with Almond Eye and Winks going at it !

[Alabama Stakes]

Do they have a designated area where you can smoke weed ?

[philcski]

Very jealous, looks like an awesome trip.

Will make it some day: I'm on a mission to collect the best races across the world. Went to the Hong Kong International Races in 2017 and the Prix de le Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp in 2018, next one will be the Melbourne Cup. It's really cool to see how universal the sport is- I met people from all over the world and they love the game as much or more than we do.

[ADJMK]

Originally Posted by philcski

Very jealous, looks like an awesome trip.

Will make it some day: I'm on a mission to collect the best races across the world. Went to the Hong Kong International Races in 2017 and the Prix de le Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp in 2018, next one will be the Melbourne Cup. It's really cool to see how universal the sport is- I met people from all over the world and they love the game as much or more than we do.

Actually that was the coolest part of the trip. Staying at the hotel adjoining to the track got to rub elbows with the racing community from around the world.
Just to name drop almost ran over Frankie Dettori who was staying just a few doors down. had a nice conversation with Mike Smith & Joe Talamo at the pool,
and had brief chats with Dale Romans, Dallas Stewart among others.
Even had Charlie Appleby tell me at the breakfast Thursday morning that his entries were ready to roll including Cross Counter who was coming off a 5 month break. What a training job to be able to get a horse ready to win a 2 miles off that layoff.
All very approachable and willing to talk horses with a stranger.

[ADJMK]

I came home with an extra program if someone wants to add to their collection and willing to auction it off with the proceeds to the Jockey Disabled Fund
if anyone is interested.

[ADJMK]

Originally Posted by Alabama Stakes

Do they have a designated area where you can smoke weed ?

Yea its called prison for life.

[ADJMK]

Originally Posted by Benny

would love to see a race with Almond Eye and Winks going at it !

Its Winx. Actually her connections were in Dubai to accept an award. Rumor was although she is supposed to be retired after her next start nothing is written in stone yet.