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Dubai World Cup News & Notes
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Posted Thursday, March 24
Which American is the right American in Dubai World Cup?
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Posted Thursday, March 24
BY DICK POWELL The $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-G1) will be run at Meydan on Saturday and it is one of the strongest renewals ever. The switch back to dirt a couple of years ago has worked out well and the American contingent is strong enough to sweep the board. That said, the easy part is...
Racing industry mourns the passing of Jeff Lukas
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Posted Thursday, March 24
Edited Press Release The racing industry on Thursday mourned the passing of Jeff Lukas, who died Wednesday in Oklahoma at the age of 58. Jeff, the only child of legendary Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas, suffered a disabling accident in 1993 when he was run over by Tabasco Cat while an...
Sloppy Thursday but rain expected to yield at Fair Grounds; pace lacking in Louisiana Derby
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Posted Thursday, March 24
The skies opened Thursday morning and Fair Grounds was soaked well before the first post at 1:25 p.m. (CT), with a sloppy main track and no turf racing. But sunny conditions will rule Friday and Saturday should be dry as well, with the next wave of rainfall not expected to hit until evening....
Dothraki Queen ‘possible’ for Fantasy; Marquee Miss headed to Kentucky
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Posted Thursday, March 24
Edited Press Release Trainer Kenny McPeek said Thursday morning that Grade 2 heroine Dothraki Queen remains “possible” for the $400,000 Fantasy (G3) sending three-year-old fillies 1 1/16 miles on April 9 at Oaklawn Park. Unraced since placing third in the Golden Rod (G2) at Churchill Downs last...
Santa Anita names Wrona as full-time track announcer
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Posted Thursday, March 24
Edited Press Release Colorful and seasoned Australian race caller Michael Wrona has been named the full-time track announcer at Santa Anita Park. A 49-year-old native of Queensland, Australia, Wrona began his announcing career at age 17 in his homeland. He has spent 25 years in the United States...
Mohaymen clocks half-mile in final major move for Florida Derby
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Posted Thursday, March 24
Edited Press Release Undefeated multiple Grade 2 winner Mohaymen completed his final major preparations for the $1 million Florida Derby (G1) on April 2 at Gulfstream Park with a half-mile breeze Thursday morning. The three-year-old Tapit colt was clocked in :48.95 over the fast main track at...
Maniac, ice cream & Rambo: notable quotables from Dubai
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Posted Thursday, March 24
Meydan scenic photo courtesy of Dubai Racing Club/Mathea Kelley. Thursday’s Dubai Racing Club notes feature some actionable intelligence interspersed with a few lively quotes. Connections of the American hopes for the Dubai World Cup (G1) were in good form themselves. Trainer Art Sherman on...
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