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Dubai World Cup: Well Armed Wins

by Maria Starr | March 28th, 2009 | Add a comment
Well, well, well…if you had your money on Well Armed to win the Dubai World Cup today, you were probably laughing all the way to the ticket window. The US$6 million-dollar purse, the richest prize in horse racing, was easily … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Curlin Takes the 2008 Dubai World Cup

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | March 29th, 2008 | Add a comment
“Holy shit, am I rich.” (AP Images) Last Year’s Horse of the Year Curlin won the world’s richest race today at the Dubai World Cup. Paying 2-5 the favourite came through for bettors and has those around him concluding he is the best racehorse in the world. “For someone from a racing family to have the best horse in the world is really … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Well Armed Primed for Dubai World Cup

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | March 27th, 2008 | Comments Off
Jockey Aaron Gryder is Well Armed for the Dubai World Cup. (AP Images) It’s been two years since Well Armed’s last visit to the Nad Al Sheba racetrack in Dubai. In 2006, the then-3-year-old was trained by Clive Brittain and was considered a contender in the UAE Derby after winning an allowance race. But he left Dubai with a disappointing 11th place … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Asiatic Boy Still Strong Contender at Dubai World Cup

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | March 25th, 2008 | Add a comment
Trainer Mike De Kock is confident that Asiatic Boy will bounce back by race day. (AP Images) Despite Asiatic Boy’s latest setback, last year’s UAE Triple Crown winner still aims to threaten at the 2008 Dubai World Cup. Asiatic Boy’s recent third-place finish at the one-mile $200,000 Burj Nahaar on March 6 was a surprising disappointment, considering his previous five victories at … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

2008 Dubai World Cup Sells Out

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | March 25th, 2008 | Add a comment
2008 Dubai fravorite Curlin helps draw a sell out crowd. (AP Images) Dubai Racing Club announced that there are no tickets left for the 2008 Dubai World Cup, staged on Saturday March 29. It is the first time that the Dubai World Cup has sold out before the day itself. Hospitality and Reservations Manager Tarini Vosper said: “The event has steadily grown … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Jalil to Give Curlin Competition at Dubai World Cup

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | March 20th, 2008 | Add a comment
Jockey Frankie Dettori and trainer Saeed bin Suroor have Jalil ready to win the Dubai World Cup. (AP Images) Jalil may finally be living up to his high-priced expectations in the lead-up to the Dubai World Cup. After being acquired for $9.7 million in 2005 by the Godolphin stable, Jalil gave owner Sheikh Mohammed a severe case of buyer’s remorse in his … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Curlin Looks Promising As $21 Million Dubai World Cup Approaches

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | March 20th, 2008 | Add a comment
Curlin finds his biggest challenges coming from talented local runners. (AI Wire photo) Fields are beginning to take shape for the $21 million Dubai World Cup card. The world’s most lucrative race day is expected to see horses representing at least 15 nations. The ceremony for the post position draw takes place on March 26. Horse of the Year Curlin’s appearance in … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Curlin in Tip Top Shape for Dubai World Cup

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | March 18th, 2008 | Add a comment
Leading up to the Dubai World Cup Curlin has never looked stronger. (AP Images) Prepping for the March 29 Dubai World Cup, Horse of the Year Curlin had a workout time of 1:13:54 yesterday morning at Nad Al Sheba racecourse. Assistant trainer Scott Blasi said that Curlin “is just in a really good rhythm right now.” The 4-year-old old horse is trained by … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Curlin Intimidates Competition at Dubai World Cup

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | March 13th, 2008 | Add a comment
Curlin with trainer Steve Asmussen. (AP Images) North American Gr. 2 winners A.P. Arrow and Well Armed will be joined by Gr. 1 victor Great Hunter in an attempt to upstage reigning Horse of the Year Curlin in the $6 million Dubai World Cup on March 29. Curlin embarrassed a small field in his recent Dubai prep, coasting to a 2 … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Curlin One to Watch for Dubai World Cup

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | February 28th, 2008 | Add a comment
Curlin with trainer Steve Asmussen. (AP Images) Curlin, North America’s 2007 Horse of the Year had a great prep race for the $6 million Dubai World Cup when he won the $175,000 Jaguar Trophy Handicap at Nad Al Sheba Race Course on Feb. 28. The World Cup will be run March 29. “That was just what we wanted,” said trainer Steve Asmussen. … Read More Read More