Dubai World Cup Horse Racing 2018

Panadol (Salem bin Ghadayer – Mickael Barzalona) wins the Al Bastakiya Sponsored By Arabian Adventures, Listed race at the Super Saturday, seventh Dubai World Cup Carnival on March 06, 2021. Racing will conclude with the 21st renewal of the Dubai World Cup to be held on 26 March 2018. Super Saturday will serve as the preview to the Dubai World Cup. A programme of eight races will be held to serve as the final preps for the Dubai World Cup to be held three weeks later.

AL FURJAN BY AZIZI (HANDICAP)
$65,000 1400m (dirt)
Winner: GOLDEN GOAL (IRE)
Pedigree: Dark Angel (IRE) - Golden Rosie (IRE)
Owner: Dale Brennan
Trainer: Doug Watson
Jockey: Patrick Dobbs
Official Time: 1:22.69 (Track Record)
Old Track Record: 1:23:07 - RAVEN'S CORNER - 2018
Margin of Victory: 3 1/2 lengths

Pat Dobbs, Jockey, GOLDEN GOAL (1st): “We went very quick; he travels strong anyway. It’s good to get him back, he disappointed a little last time, I know he was second but we thought he should have won. We have always loved him from day one, and we thought he could be a Godolpin Mile horse. We had a setback last year, but he seems better than ever this year.”

DUBAI RACING CLUB CLASSIC (LISTED)
$88,000 2410m (turf)
Winner: WALTON STREET (GB)
Pedigree: CAPE CROSS (IRE) - Brom Felinity (AUS)
Owner: Godolphin
Trainer: Charlie Appleby
Jockey: William Buick
Official Time: 2:26.83 (Track Record)
Old Track Record: 2:26:85 - HAWKBILL - 2018
Stakes Record (Meydan Turf): 2:31:36 - UNIVERSAL ORDER - 2020
Margin of Victory: 5 Lengths

William Buick, Jockey, WALTON STREET (1st): Really good performance, obviously he has had a bit of a break, he was really dominant when he won at Newmarket towards the backend, in a competitive Listed races. He is lightly raced for his age and he really felt like had a lot of zest there. Tonight he really seemed to enjoy himself in in front, I was just a bit worried at a couple of stages that we might be doing too much, but he was in his comfort zone and he finished up really good.”

DUBAWI STAKES (GROUP 3)
$130,000 1200m (dirt)
Winner: SWITZERLAND (USA)
Pedigree: Speightstown (USA) - Czechers (USA)
Owner: RRR Racing
Trainer: Satish Seemar
Jockey: Mickael Barzalona
Official Time: 1:10.86
Track Record: 1:10:12 - MIND YOUR BISCUITS - 2018
Stakes Record (Meydan Dirt): 1:10:66 - REYNALDOTHEWIZARD - 2017
Margin of Victory: 1 1/4 Length

Tadhg O’Shea, Jockey, SWITZERLAND, (1st): I think it’s a combination of a couple pf things, he was a former Grade 1 horse in the States, and he has been gelded, he has had a summer off, probably after a long time, and he has really matured. The yard thought they had stronger chances with Gladiator King and Bochart. He was a lovely spare ride to get, but I must say Satish, and Bhupat (Seemar) were very bullish on this horse in the morning, and I said credit goes to them, I have only ridden him twice, and they were telling me all along he could be the forgotten horse and how right they were proved.”

Satish Seemar, Trainer, SWITZERLAND (1st): “Seven out of 8 for us, Reynaldothewizard had four, then Raven’s Corner and Gladiator King, and then Switzerland tonight. I was actually thinking that this would be the exact outcome, I though Gladiator would be second, because back at home Switzerland has been a lot livelier, and Gladiator King is a lot more relaxed.”

SINGSPIEL STAKES (GROUP 2)
$163,000 1800m (turf)
Winner: LORD GLITTERS (FR)
Pedigree: Whipper (USA) - Lady Glitters (FR)
Owner: Geoff & Sandra Turnbull
Trainer: David O'Meara
Jockey: Adrie de Vries
Official Time: 1:46.82
Track Record: 1:45:52 - JUST A WAY - 2014
Stakes Record (Meydan Turf): 1:46:99 - BENBATL - 2018
Margin of Victory: 3 Lengths

Adrie De Vries, Jockey, LORD GLITTERS(1st): He missed the kick a bit, but I didn’t want to push any buttons early, he can be very keen. The pace was good enough just to leave him there. He did things so quickly, I thought I had a long way to make up, but half way through the straight I was sure to win. They ran at a good pace which helped me a lot. After this I can’t see any reason not to go back (to the Dubai Turf) and he is a bit older now, and with a little sun on his back, he should return to his old form.”

AL MAKTOUM CHALLENGE RD 1 (GROUP 2)
$228,000 1600m (dirt)
Winner: MILITARY LAW (GB)
Pedigree: DUBAWI (IRE) - Marine Bleue (IRE)
Owner: Nasir Askar
Trainer: Musabbeh Al Mheiri
Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Official Time: 1:36.42
Track Record: 1:34:99 - MUNTAZAH - 2019
Stakes Record (Meydan Dirt): 1:35:88 - NORTH AMERICA - 2019
Margin of Victory: 1 1/4 Lengths

Horse

Antonio Fresu, Jockey, MILITARY LAW, (1st): “He has been training really well in the morning, and I got a very good feeling in the last couple of gallops. Today he travelled really well, probably because he is fresh, so he travelled very well into the race, and when I asked him to go, he really picked up well. Now we need to see after this, he has an entry into Saudi, and otherwise the option is going to be Maktoum Challenge Round 2 and 3 and then Dubai World Cup.”

Musabbeh, Al Mheiri, Trainer, MILITARY LAW, (1st): “Everyone was worried about this distance, because he likes to come from behind, but I told him (Antonio) that if he jumps good, and he stays behind the leader, no need to worry, because he will finish good and he will not give other horses a chance to go ahead because he has a good turn of foot. This year he is a better horse, I have worked him every week and I have seen how he has improved. I asked the jockey how do you feel, and the jockey said he is better than last year. I think he is a world cup horse.”

AL FAHIDI FORT (GROUP 2)
$163,000 1400m (turf)
Winner: LAND OF LEGENDS (IRE)
Pedigree: IFFRAAJ (GB) - Homily (GB)
Owner: Godolphin
Trainer: Saeed bin Suroor
Jockey: Lanfranco Dettori
Official Time: 1:22.55
Track Record: 1:22:32 - D'BAI - 2018
Stakes Record (Meydan Turf): 1:22:35 - GLORIOUS JOURNEY - 2020
Margin of Victory: 3/4 Length

Frankie Dettori, Jockey, LAND OF LEGENDS (1st): “I had a perfect trip, I sat behind the leaders, and it was a good effort, and everything felt right. It was a good draw, he gave me everything he had and I managed to get him in a nice rhythm and he won. I am delighted we had high hopes and I managed to get one win. I am pleased for Saeed and the team and it is nice to be back.”

DUBAI DASH (LISTED)
$88,000 1000m (turf)
Winner: EQUILATERAL (GB)
Pedigree: Equiano (FR) - Tarentaise (GB)
Owner: Mrs Fitriani Hay
Trainer: Charles Hills
Jockey: Lanfranco Dettori
Official Time: 0.57.62
Track Record: 0:55:99 - ERTIJAAL - 2017
Stakes Record (Meydan Turf): 0:56:60 - EQUILATERAL - 2020
Margin of Victory: 1/2 Length

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Frankie Dettori, Jockey, EQUILATERAL, (1st): I’ve been watching this horse for the last 3 years, what he likes is a very fast, slick, five furlong track. Sometimes the English tracks are too demanding for him, but this is tailor-made for him.
I’m really enjoying my time here, maybe because I’m running out of years but I’m trying to taking it all in. Most people are locked in their houses doing nothing, and at least I get to do what I love. I am going to stay here in the united Arab Emirates until Super Saturday.”

AL BASTAKIYA (LISTED)
$150,000 1900m (dirt) TB

Winner: PANADOL (USA)
Pedigree: Flatter (USA) – Arradoul (USA) by Dixieland Band (USA)
Owner: Sh Hamdan bin Mohd Al Maktoum
Trainer: S bin Ghadayer
Jockey: Mickael Barzalona
Official Time: 1:58.13
Track Record: 01:55:18 – MENDELSSOHN – 2018
Race Record : 1:58:05 – YULONG WARRIOR – 2018
Margin of Victory: 3/4 Length

Mickael Barazalona, Jockey, PANADOL (1st): “He is the kind of horse we want on this kind of surface, especially in Meydan. Today he felt even greener than on his first race, so I really appreciate that he had a second run this season before going for the UAE Derby. He does the distance well, he has got some good talent, and we will see whether he is able to perform on world cup night.”

Salem Bin Ghadayer, Trainer PANADOL (1st): “He has only recently started with us. We had two options with him, either to go directly to the (UAE)Derby or give him one more run, just to give him a little more experience. I spoke with HH Sheikh Hamdan and his opinion was to give him one more run. The horse showed that he could recover well. We hope to carry on till the last goal.”

DUBAI CITY OF GOLD (GROUP 2)
$228,000 2410m (turf) TB

Winner: WALTON STREET (GB)
Pedigree: Cape Cross (IRE) – Brom Felinity (AUS) by Encosta De Lago (AUS)
Owner: Godolphin
Trainer: C Appleby
Jockey: William Buick
Official Time: 2:26.83 (Race Record and Equals Track Record)
Track Record: 02:26:83 – WALTON STREET – 2021
Old Race Record : 2:26:85 – HAWKBILL – 2018
Margin of Victory: 3 1/2 Lengths

Racing

William Buick, Jockey, WALTON STREET (1st): “He is just in really good form and the team has done really well with him. When horses reach that age they need that extra love and care. He has managed really well, and he is a really happy horse.”

“We were a little slow away from the gate and I was a bit worried because he was a bit different than what he was the last time. But we got a good pitch and the race worked out really well. He is a really straightforward horse to race and no complaints.”

“This race is a very good guide for the Sheema (Longines Dubai Sheema Classic), but he hasn’t quite got the same profile as Hawkbill or Old Persian had when they won this race. This horse has a lot to live up to reach those heights, but he has a lot going for him.”

MAHAB AL SHIMAAL (GROUP 3)
$228,000 1200m (dirt) TB

Winner: CANVASSED (IRE)
Pedigree: Shamardal (USA) – Painter’s Pride (FR) by Dansili (GB)
Owner: Sh Mohd Obaid Al Maktoum
Trainer: D Watson
Jockey: Patrick Dobbs
Official Time: 1:10.20
Track Record: 01:10:12 – MIND YOUR BISCUITS – 2018
Race Record : 1:10:18 – JORDAN SPORT – 2018
Margin of Victory: Neck Length

Pat Dobbs, Jockey, CANVASSED (1st): “I didn’t think I was going to get him (Frankie Dettori and Good Effort) till the last three yards. I must have had four lengths to make up, but the fractions were very quick so Frankie just slowed in the last hundred yards.”

BURJ NAHAR (GROUP 3)
$228,000 1600m (dirt) TB

Winner: MIDNIGHT SANDS (USA)
Pedigree: Speightstown (USA) – It’s Midnight (USA) by Shamardal (USA)
Owner: The Cool Silk Partnership
Trainer: D Watson
Jockey: Patrick Dobbs
Official Time: 1:35.78
Track Record: 01:34:99 – MUNTAZAH – 2019
Race Record : 01:34:99 – MUNTAZAH – 2019
Margin of Victory: 2 1/4 Lengths

Pat Dobbs, Jockey, MIDNIGHT SANDS (1st): “He did everything right, he jumped super tonight from his draw. I was there to get him into a good position early, but they were going pretty hard, so I just took him back a little and got him into a nice rhythm. Once he switches to his off, he found a couple of lengths.”

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“He has improved, he has had to straighten up an awful lot from having been to America, he is really super, and fingers crossed he gets there in one piece.”

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Doug Watson, Trainer, MIDNIGHT SANDS (1st): “Canvassed and Midnight Sands were fantastic. I thought Canvassed was very impressive the way he stuck his head out at the wire. Midnight Sands was a very nice surprise. “

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JEBEL HATTA (GROUP 1)
$260,000 1800m (turf) TB

Winner: LORD GLITTERS (FR)
Pedigree: Whipper (USA) – Lady Glitters (FR) by Homme de Loi (IRE)
Owner: Geoff & Sandra Turnbull
Trainer: D O’Meara
Jockey: Daniel Tudhope
Official Time: 01:48:44
Track Record: 01:45:52 – JUST A WAY – 2014
Race Record : 1:46:09 – BARNEY ROY – 2019
Margin of Victory: 1/2 Length

Daniel Tudhope, Jockey, LORD GLITTERS(1st): “We did not go very quick, we just went steady. I was just trying to keep an eye on William (Buick) and Al Suhail, the danger horse. I was a bit wide, but I wasn’t too worried about that, I was more worried about getting a clear run, and when Williams horse shifted to the right, it probably helped.”

“That is the aim, (running in the Dubai Turf), because job done tonight and look forward now to the next race.”

“He is an 8-year-old but he still has ability and looks a big danger in the Dubai Turf.”

Matthew Ennis, Assistant to trainer D O’Meara in Dubai, LORD GLITTERS (1st): “He is an incredible horse, as an 8-year-old coming back and doing it over and over again. It proves how good he is.

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“It is a good feeling when he got there, I did not think he would at one stage. But he managed to grind it out and win right on the line. This is a memorable one after winning two Group races.”

AL MAKTOUM CHALLENGE R3 (GROUP 1)
$390,000 2000m (dirt) TB

Winner: SALUTE THE SOLDIER (GER)
Pedigree: Sepoy (AUS) – Street Fire (IRE) by Street Cry (IRE)
Owner: Victorious
Trainer: F Nass
Jockey: Adrie de Vries
Official Time: 2:03.09
Track Record: 02:01:38 – THUNDER SNOW – 2018
Race Record : 02.01.71 – NORTH AMERICA – 2018
Margin of Victory: 1 3/4 Length

Adrie De Vries, Jockey, SALUTE THE SOLDIER (1st): “I expected the pace to be set from the outside, he jumped well, and the guys next to me didn’t want it so I was happy to lead. I got my own pace. He is just getting better, and he is so much fun. He is a great character, there is always something special about him. He didn’t want to go to the start today, he has his tricks in the morning as well.”

“I think he still has got a bit left in the tank, he continues to improve and I hope we have him spot on for the big day.”

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Fawzi Nass, Trainer, SALUTE THE SOLDIER (1st): He showed us last year that he absolutely glides on the Meydan dirt, and distance wise he always showed he would stay a lot further. He was actually never built as a sprinter as you can see. Luckily it paid off going the extra couple of furlongs.”

“When you have a horse that has already qualified for the Dubai World Cup, we did think why take a risk or running a race (Al Maktoum Challenge RD 3) where could get beaten. But we thought about it and it is pretty long gap from his last race to Dubai World Cup day, and the horse is quite enthusiastic, and we thought why not run him today.”

NAD AL SHEBA TURF SPRINT (GROUP 3)
$228,000 1200m (turf) TB

Winner: FINAL SONG (IRE)
Pedigree: Dark Angel (IRE) – Rahiyah (USA) by Rahy (USA)
Owner: Godolphin
Trainer: S bin Suroor
Jockey: Lanfranco Dettori
Official Time: 1:10.39
Track Record: 01:07:61 – WILDMAN JACK – 2020
Race Record : 01:07:61 – WILDMAN JACK – 2020
Margin of Victory: Head Length

Frankie Dettori, Jockey, FINAL SONG (1st): She is very honest and I had a good lead from the speed on my side. She actually stays seven furlongs, but she also likes to have a target. I got to a point where she wanted to go, and with sprinters you don’t want to let them down. I probably went a little too soon, but I got three lengths and that was enough to win the race.”

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“She is entitled to be in the field (Al Quoz). She ran a second and then a win. She is a very honest filly.”