World Approval to skip Dubai
Champion turf horse World Approval, who was expected to aim for the $6 million Dubai Turf (G1), will instead skip a Middle Eastern venture in favor of a spring campaign closer to home. Trainer Mark […]
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World Approval staves off upset-minded Forge in Tampa Bay
In his first start since taking home the Eclipse Award as champion turf horse, World Approval obliged as the 1-5 favorite in Saturday’s $175,000 Tampa Bay S. (G3) – but only after the 12-1 Forge forced […]
Benbatl states Dubai Turf case in Al Rashidiya
For the second consecutive Thursday, Godolphin celebrated a four-win night at the Dubai World Cup Carnival. Trainers Saeed bin Suroor and Charlie Appleby divided the spoils evenly, including the pair of Group 2s. And best […]
Vivlos full of verve in Dubai Turf
Saturday’s $6 million Dubai Turf (G1) appeared virtually anyone’s race on paper, and the result reflected that openness as the 13-1 Vivlos got up to defeat the 28-1 Heshem over a yielding Meydan course. Trained […]
Reigning titleholder Real Steel scratched from Dubai Turf
Real Steel, the 2016 Dubai Turf (G1) hero, will miss his title defense in Saturday’s $6 million prize, the Emirates Racing Authority announced Tuesday. The Japanese shipper was found to have bled from both nostrils. […]
Dubai Turf appears up for grabs with contentious group of 14
If the Dubai Sheema Classic (G1) has attracted a small but quality field, Saturday’s $6 million Dubai Turf (G1) is a free-for-all with a host of serious win chances. No horse has won the Dubai Turf […]
Arrogate captains U.S. team for Dubai World Cup night; Euro, Japan reps prominent
Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) and Pegasus World Cup (G1) champion Arrogate tops a projected cast of 14 for the $10 million Dubai World Cup (G1) on March 25, according to the list of probables announced by […]