The creation of the Saudi Cup program has stolen some of the thunder from Dubai's “Super Saturnday”, but there are still some large noises in this year's customary preparation for the Dubai World Cup Night.
Among them on the map of March 1st are the best sprinter in the Middle East, Salt who leads the Six-Furlong-Mahab Al Shimaal (G3), and a fright of lawn in Godolphin's ownership search for spots on the large night on the map.
Tuz, an 8-year-old Ox arch The gelding in Kentucky from Calumet Farm has improved with age. The Bhupat Seemar trainee won last year Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1), the dirt sprint feature in the World Cup night, with 6 1/2 lengths. He reappeared in December and won three starts during the World Cup carnival with edges of 5 3/4, 4 3/4 and 3 1/4.
dyeing In each of these starts, second occupied and returns. The most respected challenger on the international market (there is no bet in Dubai) is Japan American stageA 3-year-old In mischief Colt, who won his last three starts in 2024 and made his seasonal debut. Part of his support is undoubtedly for his coach Yoshito Yahagi, a double winner of the youngest Saudi meeting.
The American stage was bred in Kentucky from a wasteful farm from a half sister to the winner of the first class Sweet mine . A half -brother to several graded winners Super Chow American Stage was bought by the owner Yoshizawa Stable for 500,000 US dollars at the Keeland September -Year of 2023.
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Al Maktoum Classic, Burj Nahar
The Al Maktoum Classic (G2) with 2,000 meters (approx. 1 1/4 miles) on the dirt could be an effort of the last chance to create the World Cup field. Is most likely Imperial emperor A 5-year-old from Dubaw . Formerly trained by Charlie Appleby for Godolphin, he was bought for 300,000 US dollars when selling Deva Racing 2024 Emirates Racing Authority. He won his first two starts for his novel owners and coach Seemar at the beginning of the carnival and was second Change stars In the Al Maktoum Challenge (G1) January 24th.
Walk of Stars took 12th place in the Saudi Cup (G1) on February 22nd.
It is a compact gap in the classic field from the imperial emperor to Roomy specification A former indictment by Kenny McPeek, which was now heard by Wathnan Racing and trained by Hamad Al Jehani; 2024 sensation Kabirkhan; Firebreak Stakes (G3) winner King Gold ; And a few other well -coordinated competitors.
The Burj Nahar (G3) with 1,600 meters (approx. One mile) on the dirt provides the Godolphin Mile (G2). Those who receive early support include Japan's After Saint Denis And Cagliostro . Both come from the placed surfaces in the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (G1), where they took the ninth or 10th place. Cagliostro, a 5-year-old son of upstart became third in Firebreak at his first start for the novel coach Jehani after he was previously trained by Cherie Devaux
Prepare the lawn preparations for the World Cup night
On the grass, things tend to be decided by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al MaktoM's Godolphin and the above Charlie Appleby.
Nations proud And First conquest Both drivers in Godolphin Blue are favorites in the international markets in the Singspiele operations (G2T). The race of 1,800 meters (approx. 1 1/8 miles) shows on the World Cup night on the Dubai lawn (G1T).
A large threat is Holloway Boy Second in the Zabeel Mile (G2T) and third in the Jebel Hatta (G1t), won by Romantic warrior .
Godolphin has the two favorites, Silver Knott And Arabic crown In the Dubai City of Gold (G2T), a 2.410 meter (approx. 1/2 miles) preparation for one of the two long lawn races on April 5.
West acre A fresh face in a scene full of experienced runners is a solid favorite in the Nad Al Sheba Turf Sprint (G3T) after winning the Blue Point Sprint (G2T) on January 24th to 3 1/2. The 3-year-old Mahmas Wallach, trained by George Scott, has three victories and two seconds of five starts. The race provides the Al Quoz Sprint (G1T), which is 200 meters longer than this heat.
Godolphins Judgment A Kentucky breeder Justify Colt and Hallasan from Pinatubo Dominate early support in the Jumeirah two thousand Guineen. And another Godolphin, Mountain breeze is an unaffected choice for the Jumeirah Guineen in the early stage.
AppleBy will search for these 3-year-olds for candidates for the large races in England, Ireland and elsewhere, including lawns from America.
