Friday, February 6, 2004
LITTLE JIM LANDS THE UAE 2000 GUINEAS
Little Jim and Ted Durcan put up an impressive display to win the UAE 2,000 Guineas (Gr.III) over 1,600 metres on the second race meeting of the Dubai International Racing Carnival at Nad Al Sheba on Thursday evening. Trained by Satish Seemar, the Argentinean bred was always well placed, with the field being taken along by the Frankie Dettori-partnered Rosencrans.
Jack Sullivan, owned by the International Carnival Partnership and trained by Gerard Butler, was towards the rear early on, but jockey Eddie Ahern looked to have a lot of horse under him. Into the straight Little Jim cruised to the lead and set sail from home. Rosencrans was staying on, but finishing fastest of all was Jack Sullivan, who battled hard to finish two and a half lengths second to Little Jim with Rosencrans in third.
After the race Durcan said, "He is a lovely horse and there is improvement in him. I would think a mile is his shortest trip and we will check with the owner but the UAE Derby could be his target."
National Currency set the Nad Al Sheba dirt ablaze with an awesome run to win the Al Shindagha Sprint (Listed) over 1,200 metres under Weichong Marwing. Drawn in the six gate, the Michael Azzie-trained sprint sensation, broke well and went straight to the front. The son of National Assembly was shaken up approaching the line and ran to an easy six and a half length win.
Persuasivo Fitz, trained by Allan Smith, stayed on for second with last week's sprint winner San Salvador in third.
After the race Azzie said, "We have no doubt that he would handle the dirt, he is a good horse and good horses can handle any surface. He has been a champion from the start of day one, he is an awesome horse and a pleasure to train. I have to thank the Sheikh and all the people here in the Emirates for the Carnival, they have put on a great show.
"The plan is now to run him in the Mahab Al Shimaal (Gr.III) on Super Saturday and then the Dubai Golden Shaheen (Gr.I), but we will see how he has come out of today's race, though Weichong said that he pulled up well."
Grand Stand, trained by Peter Leyshan, put one up on the board for Macau when he won the opening race, the Family & Favourites International Rated Stakes over 1,800 metres. Richard Hills took the field along aboard the Erwan Charpy-trained Elghani, but Grand Stand, under Kerrin McEvoy, came with a great run to lead at the 400 metre marker. The New Zealand bred seven-year-old kept on to win by three quarters of a length from Elghani.
After the race McEvoy, who was winning on his seasonal debut in the Emirates said, "Peter (Leyshan) said he might be a run short, but he had a turn of foot when I asked and it was a good effort. I enjoyed myself here last season and am looking forward to my time here. This was a
great win for Macau,"
It was Grand Stand who started the international ball rolling on the second day of the Dubai International Racing Carnival, on a day that saw overseas contenders pick up US$252,500 in win and place prize money.
Litigado went pillar to post in the second race of the evening, the Fillies & Fashion International Rated Stakes over 2,000 metres. Partnered by Paul Hanagan, the Paddy Rudkin-trained seven-year-old set a good pace and was shaken up when challenged by the Charpy-trained
Nooshman.
Race favourite Deodatus, also from the Charpy stable, could not catch the winner and had to settle for third.
Michael Kinane rode his first winner in the UAE when partnering the Smith-trained Seihali in the Picnics & Paddocks International Rated Stakes over 1,600 metres on the turf. St Expedit, under Brett Doyle made the running until Seihali came to lead at the 200 metre pole and ran on to a length and a half win.
Jeremy Noseda's Wizard of Noz, under Dettori, ran well for second with Butler's Boston Lodge staying on for third.
After the race Kinane said, "It has taken a while to ride my first winner here, but I have not been over here that much."
Zaajel, Hills up, held on to win the final race of the evening, the Jockeys and Jazz Handicap over 2,400 metres on the turf, by a neck from the fast finishing Kayseri, Brett Doyle in the saddle.
NAD AL SHEBA
Thursday, February, 5th, 2004
Weather: Fine. Dirt. Track: Fast. Turf Track: Good to Firm
Key: The figures beside the race conditions (ie 00-80) are for horses rated in that division and these figures are in pounds. All races on dirt unless stated.
Race One. Family & Favourites International Rated Stakes. Thoroughbreds.
1,800m.
NH 4yo+ & SH 3yo+ 90-105
Prizemoney: US$ 90,000.
1st: US$ 58,500. 2nd: US$ 18,000. 3rd: US$ 9,000. 4th: US$ 4,500
1. GRAND STAND (NZ) 58.5kgs
1996 br g Mi Preferido Regal Gazelle (Vice Regal)
Owner: Lau Kwok On & Chan Tak Wing
Breeder: D A & Mrs N H Bell
Trainer: P Leyshan (Macau). Jockey: K McEvoy
2. ELGHANI (GB) 58.5kgs
1997 br h Lahib Fawaakeh (Lyphard)
Owner: Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Breeder: Shadwell Estate Co Ltd
Trainer: E Charpy. Jockey: R Hills
3. AFGHAN (USA) 54.5kgs
1998 ch g Hennessy Affirm The Gold (Golden Act)
Owner: Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed Al Maktoum
Breeder: Marvin Little Jr & James Iselin
Trainer: m Al Kurdi. Jockey: T Durcan
Then came (in order): Adiemus (GB), Surbiton (USA), Camelot (GB), Opportunist (IRE). 7 ran. Margins: Ύ, 1, 2 Ό Time: 1m 51.70s
Race Two. Fillies & Fashion International Rated Stakes. Thoroughbreds
2,000m.
NH 4yo+ SH 3yo+ 85-100
Prizemoney: US$ 75,000.
1st: US$ 48,750. 2nd: US$ 15,000. 3rd: US$ 7,500. 4th: US$ 3,750
1. LITIGADO (ARG) 54kgs
1996 br g Kitwood Licitada (Cinco Grande)
Owner: Ronald Arculli
Breeder: Vacacion
Trainer: P Rudkin. Jockey: P Hanagan
2. NOOSHMAN (USA) 54.5kgs
1997 ch g Woodman Knoosh (Storm Bird)
Owner: Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum Al Maktoum
Breeder: Gainsborough Farm Inc
Trainer: E Charpy. Jockey: P Smullen
3. DEODATUS (USA) 56.5kgs
1998 b h Darshaan Intripidity (Sadler's Wells)
Owner: Sheikh Saeed bin Mohammed Al Maktoum
Breeder: Darley Stud Management Inc
Trainer: E Charpy. Jockey: S Sanders
Then came (in order): Emteyaz (GB), Muthaaber (GB), Mubeen (IRE), Al Ash Hab (USA), Jebal Suraaj (USA), Dubai Down Under (NZ), Santando (GB), Crafty Trust (USA), West Order (USA). 12 ran. Margins: Ύ, 3 Ύ, Ύ. Time: 2m 04.00s
Race Three. Al Shindagha Sprint (Listed). Thoroughbreds 1,200m.
NH 4yo+ SH 3yo+
Prizemoney: US$ 140,000.
1st: US$ 91,000. 2nd: US$ 28,000. 3rd: US$ 14,000. 4th: US$ 7,000
1. NATIONAL CURRENCY (SAF) 60.5kgs
1999 b c National Assembly Enchanted Dollar (Spend A Buck)
Owner: Mr & Mrs G J Beck
Breeder: Highlands Farm Stud Ltd
Trainer: M Azzie (SAF). Jockey: W Marwing
2. PERSUASIVO FITZ (ARG) 57.5kgs
1994 dk b or br h Fitzcarraldo Kalnipe (Kaljerry)
Owner: Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Breeder: Agrofarm SA
Trainer: A Smith. Jockey: S Sanders
3. SAN SALVADOR (USA) 57.5kgs
1997 dk b or br g Dayjur Sheer Gold (Cutlass)
Owner: Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed Al Maktoum
Breeder: D Earl Pardue
Trainer: M Al Kurdi. Jockey: T Durcan
Then came (in order): Conceal (GB), Tala Ya (USA), Aramram (USA), Rotulo (ARG), Three Points (GB), Mahfooth (USA), Chaplinesque (USA), Membership (USA), Dantana (AUS), Monkston Point (IRE). 13 ran. Margins: 6 ½, 1 Ό, 1 ½. Time: 1m 10.12s
Race Four. Picnics & Paddocks International Rated Stakes. Thoroughbreds
1,600m.
NH 3yo+ SH 4yo+ 90-105 TURF
Prizemoney: US$ 90,000.
1st: US$ 58,500. 2nd: US$ 18,000. 3rd: US$ 9,000. 4th: US$ 4,500
1. SEIHALI (IRE) 59kgs
1999 b h Alzao Edwina (Caerleon)
Owner: Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Breeder: Rathbarry Stud
Trainer: A Smith. Jockey: M J Kinane
2. WIZARD OF NOZ (GB) 61.5kgs
2000 b g Inchinor Winning Girl (Green Desert)
Owner: Charles Fox
Breeder: T R Lock & R Gibbons
Trainer: J Noseda (GB). Jockey: L Dettori
3. BOSTON LODGE (GB) 55.5kgs
2000 ch g Grand Lodge Ffestiniog (Efisio)
Owner: International Carnival Partnership
Breeder: Elite Racing Club
Trainer: G Butler (GB). Jockey: E Ahern
Then came (in order): Londonnetdotcom (IRE), Majestic Horizon (GB), Pacino (GB), Sole (BRZ), Cat Belling (IRE), Hazelhatch (GB), Hero's Journey (GB), Wilful (GB), St Expedit (GB), Red Cresent (SAF), Special Parade (SAF), A Touch of Frost (GB), Muwassi (GB). 16 ran N/R: Wahsheeq (GB). Margins: 1 ½, 1, hd. Time: 1m 36.00s (Track Record)
Race Five. UAE 2,000 Guineas (Gr.III) Thoroughbreds 1,600m. NH 4yo+ SH 3yo+
First leg of the Dubai Triple Crown
Prizemoney: US$ 250,000.
1st: US$ 162,500. 2nd: US$ 50,000. 3rd: US$ 25,000. 4th: US$ 12,500
1. LITTLE JIM (ARG) 59kgs
2000 b c Roar Clavija (Cipayo)
Owner: Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed Al Maktoum
Breeder: Haras don Yeye
Trainer: S Seemar. Jockey: T Durcan
2. JACK SULLIVAN (USA) 55kgs
2000 ch c Belong to Me Provisions (Devil's Bag)
Owner: International Carnival Partnership
Breeder: Hermitage Farm LLC
Trainer: G Butler (GB). Jockey: E Ahern
3. ROSENCRANS (USA) 55kgs
2000 B C Forest Wildcat General's Mistress (General Meeting)
Owner: Godolphin
Breeder: Swifty Farms
Trainer: S bin Suroor. Jockey: L Dettori
Then came (in order): Lundy's Liability (BRZ), Petit Paris (CHI), Carte Sauvage (USA), Ras Hafa (USA), Forthright (GB), Ice Cube (SAF), Sutter's Fort (IRE), Storm of Tara (USA), Cupola (GB), Prince of Denmark (IRE), Clifden (IRE). 14 ran.
Margins: 2 ½, ½, Ύ. Time: 1m 37.63s
Race Six. Jockeys & Jazz International Rated Stakes. Thoroughbreds 2,400m.
NH 4yo+ SH 3yo+. TURF 90-105
Prizemoney: US$ 90,000.
1st: US$ 58,500. 2nd: US$ 18,000. 3rd: US$ 9,000. 4th: US$ 4,500
1. ZAAJEL (IRE) 54kgs
1999 b h Nashwan Mehthaaf (Nureyev)
Owner: Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Breeder: Shadwell Estate Co Ltd
Trainer: E Charpy. Jockey: R Hills
2. KAYSERI (IRE) 57.5kgs
1999 b h Alzao Ms Calera (Diesis)
Owner: Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Breeder: Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Trainer: A Smith. Jockey: B Doyle
3. CLODION (IRE) 58.5kgs
1996 b g Nikos Didia Clara (Sea Break)
Owner: Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed Al Maktoum
Breeder: Claude Cohen
Trainer: M Al Kurdi. Jockey: T Durcan
Then came (in order): Shami (GB), Proven (USA), Fantastic Horse (ARG), Al Moulatham (GB), Mojalid (GB), Impaciente GG (URU), Halfsong (SWE), Arabie (GB), Rahn (GB). 12 ran. Margins: nk, 6 Ό, 1 Ό. Time: 2m 29.08s
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