Dubai World Cup (UAE GI) US$10 million

[carolefromsimhorseracing]

Dubai World Cup, sponsored by Emirates Airline
US$10,000,000 Group 1
2,000m (1 1/4 miles) All Weather

1. Master of Hounds (KY), C. Soumillon, M. de Kock
2. Eishin Flash (Jpn), C. Lemaire, H. Fujiwara
3. Zazou (Ger), O. Peslier, W. Hickst
4. So You Think (NZ), J.P. O’Brien, A. O’Brien
5. Smart Falcon (Jpn), Y. Take, K. Kozaki
6. Planteur (Fr), R. Moore, M. Botti
7. Royal Delta (KY), J. Lezcano, W. Mott
8. Monterosso (GB), M. Barzalona, M. al Zarooni
9. Silver Pond (Fr), J. Murtagh, D. Watson----SCRATCH----
10. Transcend (Jpn), S. Fujita, T. Yasuda
11. Capponi (Ire), A. Ajtebi, M. al Zarooni
12. Prince Bishop (Ire), L. Dettori, S. bin Suroor
13.Mendip (KY), S. de Sousa, S. bin Suroor
14. Game On Dude (KY), C. Sutherland, B. Baffert

Read more: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...#ixzz1qXn1VMdp

[PJMIII]

Hopefully both Game on Dude and Royal Delta will be in great form.

[Cantant]

Keeping my fingers crossed for Zazou. Saw him in Germany a few times, glad he came that far. His last three performances were great, people shouldnt count him out completely.

[tachyon]

THE Emirates Racing Media team in Dubai has put together trainer comments on Saturday’s Dubai World Cup, the richest race meeting in the world, including some track notes from Monday, 26 March.

Group 1 US$10 million Dubai World Cup, sponsored by Emirates Airline

Eishin Flash – Three of the seven “Team Japan” horses aim at the Group1 US$10 million Dubai World Cup, sponsored by Emirates Airline. Eishin Flash, who was second on his last outing in the Grand Prix Arima Kinen 2011 behind Triple Crown winner Orfevre, did routine work for 1 ½ laps on the all-weather.

The work rider Kazuo Fujiwara commented, “It was all down to the horse’s connections, everything up to now has been done well, and the travel was smooth as well. He is in a good form.”

Game on Dude – Winner of the 2011 Santa Anita Handicap, breezed 800m Monday morning at Meydan Racecourse in preparation for the US$10,000,000 Dubai World Cup, sponsored by Emirates Airline on Saturday.

The refined bay covered the all-weather surface in 48.51 seconds. His stablemate, The Factor (a Dubai Golden Shaheen contender), worked 600m in 36.80 soon after. Former assistant trainer to Bob Baffert, Tim Yakteen, oversaw the Monday training.

“Both of them are ready,” Yaktten said. “Bob wanted them to get a feel and stretch their legs a bit. All thumbs up.”

Exercise rider George Alvarez was aboard both Baffert horses Monday morning. Jockey Chantal Sutherland, who has won three graded stakes aboard the gelded son of Awesome Again, is scheduled to ride on Saturday.

Master of Hounds – With nine Dubai World Cup meeting winners to his credit, South African Mike De Kock is by far the most successful international trainer on the world’s richest race night and only Godolphin’s Saeed bin Suroor has trained more on the card (29).

As always, De Kock will be well represented on Saturday and will have a runner in all of the Thoroughbred contests except for the Dubai Golden Shaheen.

He has yet to win the Group 1 US$10million Dubai World Cup, though has saddled both Asiatic Boy and Lizard’s Desire to finish second and this year he relies on Master Of Hounds, a winner on Super Saturday in the Group 1 Jebel Hatta (1800m turf).

Second in last year’s UAE Derby for Aidan O’Brien, Master Of Hounds filled the same berth behind stable companion Musir in Maktoum Challenge I and was then third in both Maktoum Challenge II and the Group 2 Al Fahidi Fort.

His Super Saturday victory was only the second of his career and de Kock said: “The Dubai World Cup was the target when we bought him and his first run in the opening round of the Al Maktoum Challenge was very pleasing. His next two runs were ok and that was a good win last time. With Bold Silvano disappointing on Super Saturday Master Of Hounds is the obvious one to take his place in the big race. He has come out of Super Saturday well and should be capable of a good run in what looks an open renewal.”

Royal Delta - Besilu Stables’ elegant American champion three-year-old filly of 2011 continued what has been a smooth and powerful initial three days of training over Meydan’s all-weather track with an easy gallop over approximately 2,000m (about 1 ¼ miles) on Monday.

Leana Willaford, an assistant to trainer Bill Mott, was in the saddle and said she was very pleased with Royal Delta’s efforts. She was very happy,” Willaford reported. “She gets over this track very well – she just cruises over it.”

Unlike many American horses who tend to be pure dirt specialists, Royal Delta has shown she can be versatile by winning a race on the all-weather Polytrack surface at Keeneland Racecourse last year.

Mott, who is famous in Dubai racing as the trainer of inaugural Dubai World Cup winner Cigar, is due to arrive on Tuesday to oversee Royal Delta’s final preparations to make history in the Dubai World Cup. A daughter of Empire Maker bred by the late Saudi Prince Saud bin Khaled’s Palides Investments, Royal Delta is bidding to become the first filly or mare to win the world’s richest race.

Smart Falcon – The seven-year-old son of Gold Allure worked at the trotting ring and cantered for one lap on all-weather track. On the second lap, he was trotting again to get familiarized with the finishing line and grand stand.

The exercise rider Kenta Kotani commented, “He was a little tense and was not relaxed when he worked on the main track yesterday, but he has been much improved mentally today. He eats up well and keeps his good condition.”

So You Think – The powerful contingent from the Ballydoyle stable of Aidan O’Brien trainees arrived safely at Meydan on Monday morning from Ireland. The O’Brien horses were all reported to have travelled well and it is anticipated that they will appear on the track on Wednesday morning.
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Trancend – The 2011 Dubai World Cup runner-up walked around the stable area and did not come out at the main track this morning.

Keita Tanaka, Racing Manager and interpreter, commented, “He galloped yesterday, but he was very fresh this morning, which means his condition is good.”

http://mikedekockracing.com/wp/index...rld-cup-notes/
http://www.dubairacingclub.com/media...-march-27-2012

[second_glance]

Post draw just completed. Of interest to me:

So You Think - 4
Royal Delta - 7
Game On Dude - 14

[mimi6920]

Crap. That is a terrible post for the Dude. I was hoping he would be a big upsetter here, but this doesn't do much for his chances

[Ballerina]

Complete race card with post positions

http://emiratesracing.com/node/5?id=2499#tab-8867

[tachyon]

So You Think at Meydan


from
http://www.thoroughbrednews.com.au/I....aspx?id=58872

[RIPBarbaro]

Crap. That is a terrible post for the Dude. I was hoping he would be a big upsetter here, but this doesn't do much for his chances

Not sure if the outside post will diminish his chances of taking the lead. My feeling is the pace will be quick with Game on Dude, Transcend, and Capponi on the front end. I like where So You Think and Royal Delta are placed.

[mimi6920]

Their post positions are good. I wouldn't be concerned about the Dude's either, but he likes to lead early. I am afraid he will work too hard in the beginning to get to the lead out of that post position. I guess we will see. Are the races being shown online?

[RIPBarbaro]

Their post positions are good. I wouldn't be concerned about the Dude's either, but he likes to lead early. I am afraid he will work too hard in the beginning to get to the lead out of that post position. I guess we will see. Are the races being shown online?

I thought DRF was broadcasting the live feed.

[RIPBarbaro]

Does anyone have the PP's and would like to share?

[carolefromsimhorseracing]

Edited to add correct PP's

[Past the Grandstand]

It looks like a very competitive field! My analysis of it can be found here: http://pastthegrandstand.blogspot.co...-analysis.html

So You Think is a monster, but horses like Zazou and Smart Falcon should not be overlooked. Since I've seen him in person so many times and he's so gutsy, I can't help but cheer for Game on Dude, though. Also looking forward to the undercard.

[drjohnh]

i do hope that so you think wins this but this race is full of horses that i hope run well

[Ballerina]

Edited to add correct PP's

I think RIPBarbaro is looking for Past Performances.

[RIPBarbaro]

I think RIPBarbaro is looking for Past Performances.

That's correct. Would be much appreciated!!

[Ballerina]

That's correct. Would be much appreciated!!

PP's (Past Performances) for the entire race card

http://static.drf.com/PPs/dubai/ppDUB3199.pdf

[RIPBarbaro]

PP's (Past Performances) for the entire race card

http://static.drf.com/PPs/dubai/ppDUB3199.pdf

Thanks Ballerina. Your the best!

[Ballerina]

Thanks Ballerina. Your the best!

You're welcome!