Morning Line Goes to Dubai : Scott Blasi

Back to the Basics

Blood-Horse Staff — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 20:04:00 GMT

Most of the crowd had straggled out of Nad Al Sheba Racecourse and there were no other horses in the holding barn behind the grandstand when Curlin returned there from the test barn following the greatest victory of his career....(read more)

Conquering the World

Blood-Horse Staff — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 19:11:00 GMT

Together, trainer Steve Asmussen, jockey Robby Albarado and owner Jess Jackson have won more than 8,000 races—but none even remotely like the Dubai World Cup (UAE-I). ...(read more)

Getting to know the real Curlin

Blood-Horse Staff — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:19:00 GMT

Horse of the Year Curlin seems to have it all, and his racing record more than backs up that assessment. But what is he like to be around every day? What kind of an individual is this sculpted specimen with the fiery red hair?...(read more)

Pancho the pony ‘irreplaceable’ companion

Blood-Horse Staff — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:18:00 GMT

For his part, Pancho seems to sense when it is time to start moving in order to meet Curlin following his work, Blasi said, often going on his own initiative at just the right time. Pancho is patient with both humans and horses. Blasi said he can hoist anyone aboard Pancho’s broad back, and has even put all three of Asmussen’s young sons on the pony at one time, with no objection or unruly behavior displayed by the gelding. ...(read more)

Blasi Calls an Audible

cdawahare — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:58:00 GMT

Not long after dawn broke on Friday morning in Dubai, Scott Blasi decided to change plans with Curlin. Instead of taking the Horse of the Year to the main track at Nad Al Sheba-where Curlin will try to capture the $6 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) on Saturday - he opted to venture to the more secluded training track for the colt's final pre-race gallop. ...(read more)