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What a crazy world we are living in these days. Only four weeks ago I was watching images of missiles raining down on Dubai, with the iconic Burj Khalifa Hotel in flames and panicked Irish and UK citizens trying to flee the city.
Then last weekend, just 6km away from the damaged hotel, the 30th staging of the Dubai World Cup meeting took place at Meydan Racecourse as if nothing had happened.
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I'm from just outside Mullingar in Co Westmeath and I grew up around horses. Dad (trainer Robbie Burns) always had horses at home, so I was definitely born into the game. I would have always had a pony growing up and then I started riding the racehorses out around 10 or 11. I moved into pony racing around 14. I always wanted to be a jockey, that was always what was in my head. I had two good years pony racing that included a four-timer one day in Ardee. Pony racing was definitely a big help before I went to the track. It definitely sharpens your skills for the racetrack. I rode a good bit for Shane Crabbe, he got me started with my first winner pony racing. Then I rode for Mary and Jimmy Brady, and plenty of others. I was champion lady rider in 2023 and 2024. That initial pony racing experience gives you a buzz to keep going and you just want to get out onto the racecourse proper and onto bigger things.
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By Mark Nunan - KAISER DE CHANAY ran poorly over course and distance last time, but the ground was very heavy on that occasion and he’s worth another chance. He ran respectably here on seasonal debut, but his claims are largely based on his fifth at Navan in January. The form of that race has worked out well and less testing ground on this occasion should suit the six-year-old. Drombane’s first bumper run wasn’t without merit and he’s tried in a tongue-tie for his hurdling debut. His dam was a smart dual-purpose performer. Fabhcun could be given a chance on the strength of his debut effort at Gowran, but he took a backward step last time. %0A