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The Dubai World Cup Preview

 Race 1: Godolphin Mile (Group 2)

6 - 13 - 7 - 8

Sharp Azteca: American raider, high class miler, should go close.

Kafuji Take: Japanese hopeful, Grade 1 placed in latest, chance.

North America: Has won last 4 outings, deserves healthy respect.

Heavy Metal: Bids for a hatrick here, but has work to do with NA.

Race 2: Dubai Kahayla Classic (Group 1)

8 - 1 - 12 - 5

AF Mathmoon: Champion Arabian, goes in search of 4th consecutive win.

Faucon Du Loup: Solid recent form, has plenty of stamina, could threaten.

Handassa: Bounced back to his very best last time out, a definite contender.

TM Thunder Struck: May be better suited to turf, but can get into the mix.

Race 3: Dubai Gold Cup (Group 2)

6 - 11 - 3 - 5

Quest For More: British visitor, quality stayer with loads of ability, major player.

Beautiful Romance: Has won 2 on the bounce, she should give the top pick cheek.

Vazirabad: Won the race last year, however he does have work to do with 6 & 11.

Zamaam: Massive outsider, but could pose a threat on gutsy Group 3 victory, chance.

Race 4: UAE Derby (Group 2)

6 - 13 - 14 - 10

Fawree: Troublesome individual, but has received therapy, class could tell.

Thunder Snow: Has come to the party in last two outings, deserves respect.

Nomorerichblondes: Takes on the boys, but should hold her own, big chance.

Epicharis: Japanese hopeful, unbeaten in 4 starts to date, he could be a factor.

Race 5: Al Quoz Sprint (Group 1)

11 - 6 - 5 -3

Limato: Definite excuses in latest, should be much better this trip, huge runner.

Ertijaal: Has won two on the bounce, he was second in this race last year, respect.

Jungle Cat: Honest sort with plenty of class, could make his presence felt, chance.

The Right Man: Solid recent form, running into the money is not beyond him here.

Race 6: Dubai Golden Shaheen (Group 1)

11 - 13 - 14 - 2

St Joe Bay: American raider, recent Grade 2 winner, may be ready for the next level.

Mind Your Biscuits: Was gallant in defeat last time out, lively contender on prior form.

Reynaldothewizard: Evergreen 11yo, still knows how to get the job done, major threat.

Morawij: Consistent campaigner, could mount a challenge on current form, quartet horse.

Race 7: Dubai Turf (Group 1)

4 - 5 - 2 - 13

Decorated Knight: Promising seasonal introduction, has won last 3 starts, major player.

Opal Tiara: Gutsy win last time out, faces male opposition, but deserves healthy respect.

Zarak: Very well bred colt, Group 3 scorer in latest, may be on the up and could threaten.

Long Island Sound: Solid recent form, he could get involved in the shakeup of this contest.

Race 8: Dubai Sheema Classic (Group 1)

3 - 2 - 7 - 5

Highland Reel: World class thoroughbred, an international G1 performer, go close.

Jack Hobbs: Much improved latest, he could be a lively contender on his best ability.

Postponed: Was terribly unlucky last time out, he is a very talented sort, big chance.

Prize Money: Has won two on the bounce, both wins were very gutsy, can earn here.

Race 9: Dubai World Cup (Group 1)

14 - 9 - 5 - 12

Mubtaahij: If anyone is going to cause an upset in the World Cup, it will be him.

Arrogate: The obvious choice, has a 6 race win streak, deserves utmost respect.

Gun Runner: Winner of his last two outings, including a Grade 1, can contest here.

Hoppertunity: Bounced back to his very best last time out, he could earn a cheque.

 

 

 

 

 

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