Monterosso will not defend World Cup title

By DUBAI (Reuters) - Monterosso, the mount of Mickael Barzalona, will not defend his Dubai World Cup title on Saturday after his owner pulled him out of the world's richest race. "We decided to pull him out," Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin ...

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 30 (UPI) -- Emirates Racing Authority said Monterosso, owned by Godolphin Racing, was found to be lame in his left front leg. No horse has won the World Cup twice in its previous 17 runnings and Monterosso, a ...

Monterosso turned the form book upside down at the Dubai World Cup a year ago with a stunning triumph in the richest horse race in the world at Meydan. Mickael Barzalona captivated a nation on that memorable night as he stood up on the irons to lap ...

The three-day Inglis Australian Easter broodmare sale concluded April 18 with a half sister to 2012 Emirates Airline Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) winner Monterosso selling for the final day's top price of Aust$180,000 ($185,503 in United States funds).

Rudi Monterroso is an accomplished flamenco dancer. At a recent flamenco show put on by Natalia Perez de Villar, he performed an improvised 30-second dance for the fin de fiesta that made it seem as if he

American World Cup win at Meydan Racecourse but disappointing outing for Godolphin as African Story finishes fifth and Monterosso is scratched. Geoffrey

Godolphin`s Monterosso bids for a place in history when he attempts to win the Group 1 US$10m Dubai World Cup, sponsored by Emirates Airline, back to back when he takes on 12 rivals on the 2000 metres Tapeta track at the Meydan on Saturday. The ...

Monterosso chases history but wildcard Kassiano is taken to win For those of you who have never been to the Dubai World Cup, this is the time to grab the chance and get down to Meydan next Saturday. I promise you, you won't be disappointed, even if ...

The barrier draw for Saturday's Dubai World Cup at Meydan will see defending champion Monterosso start from barrier 10 in a field of 13. Red CadeauxPhoto by Pat Healy Photography Early favourites Royal Delta and Hunter's Light have drawn barriers ...