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10-10-2007, 10:18 AM
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Dubai's new racecourse right on track by Howard Wright at the annual International Federation of Horseracing Authorities conference in Paris . ON time, and on budget – whatever it costs: that was the progress report on Meydan, Dubai's fabulous new racecourse, from Emirates Racing Authority chief executive and project overlord Frank Gabriel. Revealed in stunning fashion during the World Cup meeting only a little over six months ago, Meydan is already taking shape, and individual contractors were on site the day after being awarded deals for piling and construction of the 80,000 capacity grandstand and five-star hotel. Each of the 400 hotel suites will have an unobstructed view of the race track, and at the other end of the stand a boathouse and marina will connect to other on-site residential and leisure developments. Gabriel said: “Since the launch, the Meydan team has been travelling at light speed, because we are on a fast track. We are targeting the 15th World Cup in 2010, but the contractors have been given until November 2009 to have it ready for the hand-over.” 
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02-26-2008, 11:43 PM
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07-25-2008, 11:15 AM
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http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/n...NG_Meydan.html
DICKINSON SEALS MEYDAN DEAL By Martin Kelly, PA Sport Michael Dickinson has secured the lucrative contract to lay his Tapeta surface at the new Meydan racecourse in Dubai. Work on the development is well underway ahead of its opening at the Dubai World Cup in 2010, when runners will race on Dickinson's all-weather surface. Frank Gabriel jnr, chief executive officer of the Dubai Racing Club, said: "Safety of the animal was paramount in our selection and experience points to synthetic training and racing tracks reducing the number of injuries and prolonging the careers of the racehorse. "We looked at all of the all-weather surfaces around the world and while we recognised that each is very beneficial to the horse, we decided to go with Tapeta. "We believe it is the best choice for our environment and racing programme." Dickinson added: "Obviously we are delighted. It is a huge honour for Tapeta and we are very proud that we will be a small part in the most innovative and creative project racing has ever seen. "We believe that the Tapeta surface will provide international horses and trainers a seamless transition from any other type of training or racing surface."
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01-06-2009, 11:16 AM
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01-06-2009, 06:18 PM
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Quote:
 http://www.arabianbusiness.com/54280...d-cup-deadline
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