JUDE FELD’S 2013 DUBAI WORLD CUP NIGHT GRADED HANDICAP
March 27th, 2013
Horses, their owners, trainers and jockeys all converge in Dubai this weekend for the Dubai World Cup, a day to celebrate the Thoroughbred. The brainchild of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai, World Cup day brings together racing’s best to compete for $27,000,000 in purses. Although no wagering is allowed at Meydan, racing aficionados from around the globe will be watching and betting on these sensational races through their advance deposit wagering accounts and at racetracks world-wide. Here are the horses I will be looking at:
2nd Race – The $1,000,000 Godolphin Mile 1600 Meters (All-Weather)
#15 MOONWALK IN PARIS – Post biggest drawback
#13 SOFT FALLING RAIN – Sharp three and a half-year-old takes on his elders
#8 MASTER OF HOUNDS – Has never won on all-weather; Needs a top effort
#11 PENITENT – Can win if ready off the layoff
3rd Race – The $1,000,000 Dubai Gold Cup 3200 Meters (Turf)
#2 AHZEEMAH – In sharp Carnival form
#3 CAVALRY MAN – Solid 2013 debut effort behind Jakkalberry points him out
#10 STAR EMPIRE – Always gives his best
#5 JUTLAND – Distance the biggest question mark
4th Race – The $2,000,000 UAE Derby 1900 Meters (All-Weather)
#4 LINES OF BATTLE – Horrid trip in Breeders’ Cup; Trainer sends them fit
#7 SECRET NUMBER – Needs to move forward again
#1 LAW ENFORCEMENT – Owns an excellent record
#12 HE’S HAD ENOUGH – Just can’t give up on him; One of these days…
5th Race – The $1,000,000 Al Quoz Sprint 1000 Meters (Turf)
#7 SHEA SHEA – A repeat of his last race takes it all
#15 SOLE POWER – Should improve with a tightener under his belt
#1 EAGLE REGIMENT – Classy Hong Kong invader
#5 SPIRIT QUARTZ – Needed his last; longshot chance
6th Race – The $2,000,000 Dubai Golden Shaheen 1200 Meters (All-Weather)
#12 PRIVATE ZONE – California speed wins all over the world
#1 FREDERICK ENGELS – Improving on his already solid form
#3 TRINNIBERG – Very dangerous despite the layoff; All-weather a question mark
#2 GORDON LORD BYRON – Nice comeback victory
7th Race – The $5,000,000 Dubai Duty Free 1800 Meters (Turf)
#4 LITTLE MIKE – Rebounds to his best form on turf with Gary Stevens aboard
#10 THE APACHE – Horse to beat hails from the powerful Mike de Kock stable
#6 IGUGU – Nice mare can improve on her latest try
#9 GIOFRA – Good effort at Sha Tin and most other places
8th Race – The $5,000,000 Dubai Sheema Classic 2410 Meters (Turf)
#8 GENTILDONNA – Always hard to beat
#9 VERY NICE NAME – Gets acid test for class here
#4 PRINCE BISHOP – Two defeats to Hunter’s Light no disgrace
#11 AWAIT THE DAWN – Good form and sharp connections
9th Race – The $10,000 Dubai World Cup 2000 Meters (All-Weather)
#4 HUNTER’S LIGHT – Going for fourth straight victory; Godolphin blue
#13 KASSIANO – Improving and dangerous at a big price
#12 ANIMAL KINGDOM – Top class American colt launches his international farewell tour
#8 ROYAL DELTA – American-based mare looks to make amends for a poor effort last year
