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Old 01-14-2015, 11:31 PM
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Another January, another Dubai carnival. Missed last week but like a trio of races this week.

Race 2:
#5 Le Bernardin: G3 winner at MTH in 2012, but lightly raced since. Looks to be returning to his best and is in against a bunch unproven on the surface. 5-1 and upwards looks great.
#9 Zain Eagle: Classy, classy bottom side, especially for the dirt, and ran well in his two AWT tries. Second to Farraaj, albeit getting a lot of weight, but may be the unknown that pops up.

Race 4:
#2 Maftool: Standout with an American pedigree. Handled the AWT. Shocker if he doesn't crush them.
#10 Volatile: Demolished maidens on the dirt in Sweden, but backed that up with a G3 third in GB (turf). Trainer has been on fire in Scandinavia. They don't have a good record in Dubai but that mostly comes from the Petersen/Graberg combo.
#9 Unorthodox: 25-1 winner on debut on the AWT. Tiznow on the dam's side. Exotics booster.

Race 6:
#6 Conveyance: Another with ancient USA form that's recently been lightly raced. However, his two 2014 runs were pretty good and he doesn't meet much here. Overlay.
#7 Reynaldothewizard: Untouchable at the '13 carnival and wasn't disgraced last year. 9yo hasn't run on dirt in over 5 years.
#8 looks to be the fav and smashed them on his yearlong layoff, but this is much tougher than his string of wins at Jebel Ali.

Good luck!
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Old 01-15-2015, 05:39 PM
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Race 6:
#6 Conveyance:
Oh wow it's been a while since I've heard that name (I liked him so much).

Hope you did well today, Kitan.
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Old 01-21-2015, 10:35 PM
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Race 1:
#5 Speed Hawk: American breeding and has handled the AWT. Distance suits.

Race 2:
#13 Energia Fox: Mare has the form, but must handle the surface.
#2 Farrier: Rough trip last out and now adds the blinkers. Always seems to be thereabouts.

Race 3:
#8 Cry Joy: Dirt and blinkers have turned him around. Expect further improvement.

Race 4:
#4 Our Channel: Returns as a 4yo with an opportunity to step up after two group placed efforts.
#5 Pilote: Closed well in last and this is the easiest he's seen in a long time.
#3 Steeler: Has not lived up to his 2yo form but has the chance to be there at the finish.
#2 Tenor: Generally consistent and finished ahead of #3 in September.

Race 5:
#9 Edu Querido: Has dirt form early in his career in Brazil and the last out win will boost confidence.
#3 Tamarkuz: Impressive return and no reason to believe he can't go one better this time.
#2 Empire Storm: Overland throughout in a solid dirt debut. Exotics juicer.

Race 6:
#10 Decathlete: Well regarded as a 3yo and was double digit odds in a prestigious G1. 2nd as a 2yo to Karakontie. Ignore the dirt tightener. Worth a look at a price.
#7 Red Ray: Comes to the De Kock barn after not being able to get over the hump in a big one in SAF. The one to beat if ready.
#8 Ertijaal: Career stalled after a fine beginning. Goes equipment-less for the first time in four runs. Form reversal possible.
#5 Anaerobio: Will be tough to follow last year's act but has a chance.

Race 7:
#5 Elidor: Upwards of 10-1 on a horse who ran third in the Ebor.

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Old 01-27-2015, 10:12 AM
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Noms, Dubai World Cup...

http://www.dubairacingclub.com/sites...5_dwc_noms.pdf
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Old 02-04-2015, 10:53 PM
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Le Bernardin (2nd night winner) goes around in the Maktoum Challenge Round 2. 10-1 or so looks great.
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Old 02-11-2015, 10:01 PM
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Three Group 3's tomorrow...

PPs: http://amwestentertainment.com/pdfs/...s-20150012.pdf
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Old 03-05-2015, 09:00 AM
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PPs for Super Saturday...

https://www.amwestentertainment.com/...s-20150007.pdf
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Old 03-06-2015, 05:37 PM
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I know Stevie mentioned this elsewhere...

Too bad.

Injured Toast ruled out of Dubai World Cup

http://www.racingpost.com/news/live....924&category=0
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Old 03-23-2015, 08:48 AM
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Rumor (yesterday) confirmed by RP...

UAE: Ron The Greek misses Cup date

Saudi Arabian contender Ron The Greek will not take his place in Saturday’s Dubai World Cup following an injury, while the Salem Bin Ghadayer-trained Long River, has been given a late invitation.( 45 mins ago)
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Old 03-24-2015, 09:39 AM
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I know there are lots of videos out there but for anyone who enjoys reading the track work notes as well...

http://www.thoroughbrednews.com.au/i....aspx?id=79486
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I know there are lots of videos out there but for anyone who enjoys reading the track work notes as well...

http://www.thoroughbrednews.com.au/i....aspx?id=79486
Nice ~ thanks!!
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Old 03-24-2015, 10:20 AM
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Nice ~ thanks!!
It's really fun this time around, isn't it? I'm a lot more excited about it this year than I've been the last couple (of years).

Too bad Ron the Greek is out but awesome to hear about how good Lea looks (and of course I would be thrilled if Chrome wins).

(...OR Candy Boy!).

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Old 03-24-2015, 10:58 AM
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I was excited two years ago for Animal Kingdom's win, but disappointed with Royal Delta's (again). And of course going back a few years to Gio Ponti's DWCs... So, yeah, I'm eager for this edition.
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PPs...

https://www.amwestentertainment.com/...s-20150028.pdf
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