Sibelius just denies Switzerland in Dubai Golden Shaheen
American speedster Sibelius dethroned locally-based Switzerland in a whirlwind finish to Saturday’s $2 million Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) at Meydan. […]
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Third time’s the charm for Switzerland in Dubai Golden Shaheen
Unplaced in his two previous attempts in the $2 million Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1), eight-year-old Switzerland finally reached a new career high in Saturday’s renewal at Meydan. […]
Americans well represented in UAE Derby, Golden Shaheen, Godolphin Mile
The Dubai World Cup (G1) may be the showpiece of dirt racing on Saturday at Meydan, but there’s also a Kentucky Derby qualifier, a Group 1 sprint and a Group 2 mile. […]
Pinehurst takes on Godolphin, Japan in Saudi Derby
Southern California shipper Pinehurst bids to move forward in an eclectic Saudi Derby (G3) on Saudi Cup Day. Ginobili was set to shorten up for the Riyadh Dirt Sprint (G3), but he is now reportedly scratched. […]
Zenden tragically breaks down after Golden Shaheen romp
The 53-1 longshot Zenden turned in the performance of his career – a brilliant, track record-setting victory in Saturday’s $1.5 million Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) – only to have his triumph turn to tragedy within […]
Yaupon looks to regain winning habit in Dubai Golden Shaheen
Since the $1.5 million Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) first became a seven-figure prize in 2000, American speed has reigned supreme 13 times. But U.S. dominance is even more pronounced if the five runnings during Meydan’s […]
Japan doubles up: Pink Kamehameha in Saudi Derby, Copano Kicking in Riyadh Dirt Sprint
Japan celebrated two upsets on Saudi Cup Day. Pink Kamehameha floored Cowan and the Godolphin fancies at odds of 30-1 in the $1.5 million Saudi Derby, and the 14-1 Copano Kicking denied compatriot Matera Sky […]
New York Central, Matera Sky meet again in Saudia Sprint
One year after American expat New York Central nailed Matera Sky in the $1.5 million Saudia Sprint, the Japanese speedster tries to erase the memory of his heartbreak. And this time, he brings a couple […]
Barney Roy headlines Super Saturday at Meydan
Dubai’s “Super Saturday” is a bit of a misnomer this year, not only in the wake of its being run behind closed doors due to the coronavirus. Several top performers just competed on this past […]
X Y Jet turns on the afterburners to get his Golden Shaheen at last
Rockingham Ranch and Gelfenstein Farm’s X Y Jet, twice denied when the prize had been in his grasp, finally savored the sweet taste of victory in Saturday’s $2.5 million Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1). Trainer Jorge […]