Value in the American pool?
DiscreetCat
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This horse is 5/2 over in Europe, but he's being listed @ 5/1 here in the States. And you know that Gayego (the 2/1 ml favorite) will pull a ton of money...
from Thoroughbred News Singapore:
It will come as a surprise if Elton John doesnt belt out one of his most popular numbers, Rocket Man, when he gallops through his extensive back catalogue of hits after the Dubai World Cup meeting ay Meydan*on Saturday night particularly if the Singaporean horse of the same name wins the Dubai Golden Shaheen, sponsored by Gulf News.
Rocket Man (AUS) is the best horse in years to emerge from the Lion City and should he win lions share of the US$2 million purse, it will go down as a landmark achievement for Singapore racing.
On the form book, the four-year-old Australian-bred son of Viscount is clearly the horse to beat with an international rating of 121; the next highest-rated are his Hong Kong rival One World and British raider Regal Parade, both on a mark of 118.
Rocket Man established his lofty current assessment when a close second to triple world champion Sacred Kingdom in the KrisFlyer International Sprint in Singapore last May, the only time he has tasted defeat from nine career starts.
Shortly afterwards, he sustained a condylar fracture to the off-side cannon bone requiring screws inserted, but any fears for his on-track prowess were subsequently blown away on his comeback after a nine-month absence.
He was awesome, he felt as good as new and though he didnt beat a strong field he did it by over four lengths giving weight away all around - and he was only three-quarters fit, recalls jockey Robbie Fradd.
You never want horses to be out for so long with an injury but, if anything, that layoff might have been a blessing in disguise. Hes still only a four-year-old and still to reach his peak, and hes come back more muscled and physically developed.
Trainer Patrick Shaw, like Fradd, another South African, concurs, adding: He really has matured well and its not unusual for horses to return stronger from that type of injury and Im hoping he fits that category.
Since his comeback win, Rocket Man has come through two further barrier trials at home in Kranji with flying colours to enhance his fitness for the big night and his draw in barrier six holds no fears for Fradd.
He likes to race on the pace, but I expect the Japanese horse Laurel Guerreiro will lead and Ill want to take a sit just off him. Hes in great form, he has travelled over here really well and hes a serious horse with a serious chance.
Fradd has unfinished business in Dubai. In 2002 he controversially ran second on the Hong Kong superstar Fairy King Prawn in the Dubai Duty Free, sponsored by Dubai Duty Free resulting in an acrimonious split with the latters trainer Ivan Allan - and is itching to set the record straight.
It would mean a lot to win here, not just for personal reasons, but for Singapore too. I have been riding there about three years now and I really enjoy it. Winning a race at this meeting is huge for anybody, no matter who you are or where you come from. It would be amazing.
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from Thoroughbred News Singapore:
It will come as a surprise if Elton John doesnt belt out one of his most popular numbers, Rocket Man, when he gallops through his extensive back catalogue of hits after the Dubai World Cup meeting ay Meydan*on Saturday night particularly if the Singaporean horse of the same name wins the Dubai Golden Shaheen, sponsored by Gulf News.
Rocket Man (AUS) is the best horse in years to emerge from the Lion City and should he win lions share of the US$2 million purse, it will go down as a landmark achievement for Singapore racing.
On the form book, the four-year-old Australian-bred son of Viscount is clearly the horse to beat with an international rating of 121; the next highest-rated are his Hong Kong rival One World and British raider Regal Parade, both on a mark of 118.
Rocket Man established his lofty current assessment when a close second to triple world champion Sacred Kingdom in the KrisFlyer International Sprint in Singapore last May, the only time he has tasted defeat from nine career starts.
Shortly afterwards, he sustained a condylar fracture to the off-side cannon bone requiring screws inserted, but any fears for his on-track prowess were subsequently blown away on his comeback after a nine-month absence.
He was awesome, he felt as good as new and though he didnt beat a strong field he did it by over four lengths giving weight away all around - and he was only three-quarters fit, recalls jockey Robbie Fradd.
You never want horses to be out for so long with an injury but, if anything, that layoff might have been a blessing in disguise. Hes still only a four-year-old and still to reach his peak, and hes come back more muscled and physically developed.
Trainer Patrick Shaw, like Fradd, another South African, concurs, adding: He really has matured well and its not unusual for horses to return stronger from that type of injury and Im hoping he fits that category.
Since his comeback win, Rocket Man has come through two further barrier trials at home in Kranji with flying colours to enhance his fitness for the big night and his draw in barrier six holds no fears for Fradd.
He likes to race on the pace, but I expect the Japanese horse Laurel Guerreiro will lead and Ill want to take a sit just off him. Hes in great form, he has travelled over here really well and hes a serious horse with a serious chance.
Fradd has unfinished business in Dubai. In 2002 he controversially ran second on the Hong Kong superstar Fairy King Prawn in the Dubai Duty Free, sponsored by Dubai Duty Free resulting in an acrimonious split with the latters trainer Ivan Allan - and is itching to set the record straight.
It would mean a lot to win here, not just for personal reasons, but for Singapore too. I have been riding there about three years now and I really enjoy it. Winning a race at this meeting is huge for anybody, no matter who you are or where you come from. It would be amazing.
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Patrick Shaw, trainer of Rocket Man
"He's the world champion on international ratings, and, touch wood, all has gone well. He's stronger than last year, and still improving. The surface is much like ours in Singapore, so that should be no problem."
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