Japan makes it a $5 million back-to-back win as their mighty mare Gentildonna went one better than last year to win the Dubai Sheema Classic in a rough-house affair, but her class proved to great for her rivals. The dual Japan Cup winner was blocked for a run, and at one stage, jockey Ryan Moore had to stop riding and change course before she let down with a withering sprint to win by 2 lengths from French warrior Cirrus Des Aigles, with English stayer Ambivalent running third at big odds. Magician and Denim And Ruby were slightly disappointing in the run, but no excuses compared to the winner. We have reached the pinnacle on this mammoth night of racing at Meydan, and its the $10 million Dubai World Cup over 2000 metres on the Tapeta all-weather surface. As expected, as stellar field of 16 runners from across the world will race for racings richest prize. Favourite is Hong Kongs Military Attack, with Joao Moriera looking for a treble on this big card. Epsom Derby winner Ruler Of The World is Ballydoyles chance to land the big one, while Prince Bishop comes through the Dubai carnival lead-ups, including winning the Al Maktoum Challenge Round 3 on Super Saturday. Hong Kongs chances dont end with the favourite, with Hong Kong International Cup winner Akeed Mofeed also has claims, while Japan Dirt Cup winner Belshazzar and last years runner-up and dual Melbourne Cup runner-up Red Cadeaux all chances. Going with Akeed Mofeed here at each way odds, who may be suited at the trip and should he handle the Tapeta surface, could be hard to hold out. Should a Hong Kong or Japanese runner win the Dubai World Cup, it would complete an unprecedented clean sweep for the Asian nations of the Group 1s on World Cup night. Runners heading to the barriers for the final race of the evening. Quick update from the Emirates, and Manchester City lead Arsenal 1-0 after 27 minutes, with David Silva scoring in the 18th minute.
Posted on: Sat, 29 Mar 2014 17:57:12 +0000
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