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Date/Track:

3/30/2013, Meydan-UAE

Post Time:

12:40 AM ET

Distance:

1 1/8 m (Turf)

Age/Sex:

3+ M

Time:

1:47.93

*Rank is current Power Ranking among all active horses, based on highest HRN rating. Rating is based on HRN member voting.

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Silks

Horse / Sire

Rating

Trainer / Jockey

Last Start / Next Start

HRN

1st

Sajjhaa
King's Best

6.09

S. Suroor
S. De Sousa

4th, 2013 Audemars Piguet QE II Cup (G1)

Aug 6 - Rose of Lancaster Stakes (G3)

8-1

2nd

The Apache
Mogok

M. De Kock
C. Soumillon

2nd, 2013 Dubai Duty Free (G1)

Nov 26 - Summer Cup (G1)

12-1

3rd

Giofra
Dansili

5.45

A. Royer-Dupre
M. Guyon

4th, 2013 Prix Ganay (G1)

Apr 29 - Prix Ganay (G1)

8-1

4th

Trade Storm
Trade Fair

D. Simcock
J. Spencer

4th, 2013 Dubai Duty Free (G1)

Jan 23 - Duplicate Race

9-2

5th

Igugu
Galileo

8.30

M. De Kock
A. Delpech

8th, 2013 Audemars Piguet QE II Cup (G1)

Dec 4 - Ipi Tombi Challenge (G2)

15-1

6th

City Style
City Zip

3.23

M. Zarooni
M. Barzalona

6th, 2013 Dubai Duty Free (G1)

Jan 26 - Al Rashidiya (G2)

12-1

7th

I'm A Dreamer
Noverre

7.23

D. Simcock
H. Turner

7th, 2013 Dubai Duty Free (G1)

Jul 8 - Falmouth Stakes (G1)

15-1

8th

Wigmore Hall
High Chaparral

7.44

M. Bell
R. Moore

3rd, 2013 Jockey Club Stakes (G2)

Aug 21 - Secretariat Stakes (G1)

25-1

9th

French Fifteen
Turtle Bowl

6.12

N. Clement
O. Peslier

9th, 2013 Dubai Duty Free (G1)

May 5 - English 2000 Guineas (G1)

10-1

10th

Mushreq
Flying Spur

M. De Kock
P. Hanagan

10th, 2013 Dubai Duty Free (G1)

Jan 24 - Handicap

10-1

11th

Little Mike
Spanish Steps

8.06

D. Romans
G. Stevens

11th, 2013 Dubai Duty Free (G1)

Jan 9 - Fort Lauderdale Stakes (G3)

8-1

12th

Ocean Park
Thorn Park

7.06

G. Hennessy
J. Murtagh

12th, 2013 Dubai Duty Free (G1)

Oct 27 - W. S. Cox Plate (G1)

6-1

13th

Fulbright
Exceed And Excel

M. Zarooni
A. Ajtebi

13th, 2013 Dubai Duty Free (G1)

Oct 13 - Challenge Stakes (G2)

20-1

14th

Aesop's Fables
Distorted Humor

5.12

S. Suroor
K. Fallon

14th, 2013 Dubai Duty Free (G1)

Jan 31 - Al Rashidiya (G2)

25-1

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Animal Kingdom Wins the Dubai World Cup!

In a dazzling display of talent and ability, the 2011 Kentucky Derby winner ran away with the world's richest race in style.Read More

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Herman'sKennel · Well said Brian!!!!! · 49 days ago ·

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racingtitbits · Animal Kingdom as done extremely well. I will not give the best horse in the world accolade as long as Black Caviar is still racing. But maybe after Ascot i will change my mind and then of course he will have to cross paths at some time with St Nicholas Abbey. Thats due to the fact that after winning at Royal Ascot the urge to run in the King George will crop up in Australian minds. · 49 days ago ·

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ashley.tamulonis · Even better than Wise Dan? · 49 days ago ·

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RichChatter · Look at those ears! Really nice article. · 49 days ago ·

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amdaman · The overhead race video showed how impressive his glutes are. Not even JLo has anything on him. · 49 days ago ·

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kentuckyderbypost · Outstanding effort and such a good story for the Kentucky Derby champion despite all the lay offs and injury he proved today that he is in good hands and hasn't lost his edge. Great ride, great win. · 49 days ago ·

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ILuvTurfRacing · What an amazing turn of foot Animal Kingdom possesses!! He was simply silky smooth on that tapeta surface today. A real thing of beauty to watch, because anyone who's been following the carnival since it began in January knows that Animal Kingdom ran rough shod over several horses who've had a fantiastic 3 months in Dubai racing on tapeta themselves. By far the most impressive winner of the 4 Dubai World Cups that have been run at Meydan, and that's no knock at Gloria De Campeao, Victoire Pisa, or Monterosso in the least. Great to see America finally get on the board with a DWC win on thiis surface!! Well done indeed to trainer Graham Motion and his connections. I would love to see them take Animal Kingdom to Royal-Ascot in June to run in the G1 Prince of Wales's Stakes at 10f on turf, but I can't say I'm that optimistic it will happen? · 49 days ago ·

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Buckpasser · ILuvTurfRacing. I thought they are still going to Ascot for the Prince of Wales or another race. · 49 days ago ·

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ILuvTurfRacing · @Buckpasser, I sure hope you turn out to be right!! I guess I'm just naturally pesimistic instead of optomistic by nature, LOL. · 49 days ago ·

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Buckpasser · ILuvTurfRacing. I certainly hope this is still on their radar. I would like to see AK at Ascot. · 49 days ago ·

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ILuvTurfRacing · @racingtitbits, by the time Animal Kingdom could ever get around to locking horns with St Nicholas Abbey he'd likely have to be willing to step up to 14 to 16f to do it. Coolmore know that St Nicholas Abbey can run till the cows come home with that Montjeu pedigree, and they're looking to replace Fame and Glory as their Cup horse. Don't be surprised if later in the season you start seeing SNA in races like the Ascot Gold Cup, Goodwood Cup, Doncaster Cup, Yorkshire Cup, Irish St. Leger, etc...He won the G3 Ormonde Stakes at Chester at just shy of 14f and it took Ryan Moore an age to pull SNA up at Chester that day after running 1-3/4 miles. · 49 days ago ·

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UnionRagsRules · I think he's better than WD. AS OF NOW. I'd like to see Wise Dan do what he did today. I don't think so! · 49 days ago ·

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On The Gallop's · St Nicholas Abbey has shown to run very well at Meydan, but when the competition gets stepped up on the grass during the summer english meets he seems to be a step behind. ILTR- You think this is their next Cup horse?. I think with the thinning of the older horses in Europe this year , that they would keep St.Nic in the middle distance races. No Frankel, No Nathaniel, No Danedream, No So You Think, No Snow Fairy, No in Prime Shareta.......He could pick up some big wins. I think a rematch with Gentildonna later in the year when she is not in season will show her true ability again. Last year Poor Danedream was being beaten by much lesser horses and by the time the middle of the summer came around she turned back into her dominant self. · 48 days ago ·

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nayrod64 · what a race and performance. Nothing wrong with this horse and soundness. Too bad he's never coming back to USA. · 47 days ago ·

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icyhotboo · I'm curious as to why they would keep him on after the "alleged bad ride." Maybe because it wasn't bad at all? · 47 days ago ·

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Team America: Dubai World Cup Nominations

2013 has a strong team of Americans leaving the comfort of home for glory in distant lands. Lets take a look at some of the early nominations to this year's Carnival.Read More

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Mary Z. · Guess who my Dubai World Cup pick is. · 109 days ago ·

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Mary Z. · Hint: She's in the photo. · 109 days ago ·

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BrianZipse · This is looking like America's best representation in Dubai since the days of dirt ... I would love to see Royal Delta run big! · 109 days ago ·

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Dressage3295 · This is America's best chance to win the Dubai World Cup. Looking at Dullahan and AK to place first and second if Dullahan does well with his prep · 109 days ago ·

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ARBY · It will come down to who responds best those that ship in or those that prep over the surface and get their prep time in Dubai. While a U.S. sweeep is unlikely in the DWC our chances look outsanding for a very good showing. · 109 days ago ·

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yukichan · He asks...Jim Rome ‏@jimrome Should we send Mizdirection to Dubai? http://www.horseracingnation.com/blogs/furlong/Team_America_Dubai_World_Cup_Carnival_Nominations_123# … · 109 days ago ·

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illhaveanothertriplecrown · This looks like a good squad. I hope to see Dullahan have a successful 4 yr old run. · 108 days ago ·

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zxswordxz · No Wise Dan? · 108 days ago ·

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northport · I agree, this is the best American line up we have had since the switch to Tapeta. I am especially happy to see some of our best getting a prep in Dubai beforehand, let's hope that proves successful! · 108 days ago ·

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northport · And no, wise dan will be bypassing the DWC · 108 days ago ·

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Mike in SB · Since the switch to Tapeta the international fields are a lot stronger than ever before. The American horses will have to run their best to have a shot at winning. Since these horses are among the best in the United States it will be a good indication as to how good the American horse are compared to the rest of the world. It looks like a big advantage to have a race over the track, this should help Dullahan and Little Mike. · 108 days ago ·

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Peppermint Paddy · Who ever wins, they all can all thank Orfevre for advancing their placing. · 108 days ago ·

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yukichan · Fly Down also nominated to World Cup... · 108 days ago ·

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On The Gallop's · This year the American Trainers MUST ship to Dubai much earlier then last year!. Get a prep race over the course also. · 108 days ago ·

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rafirox · Very shocked to see Drill nominated for the World Cup. I think America has a decent chance to do well this year. · 108 days ago ·

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kaitlinefree1 · Igugu is my pick for the Dubai World Cup. Gentildonna is my pick for the Sheema. · 108 days ago ·

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travel_vic · All horses in a race are not there to WIN, some are strictly to affect the pace. · 108 days ago ·

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Peppermint Paddy · Drill in the DWC, yeah lil odd ... he has ran his best races on syn, so perhaps not the DWC, but the sprint? · 108 days ago ·

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TampaBayDowns Fan · I don't know, I still think AK is a force to be reckoned with... · 108 days ago ·

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footlick · I do like that both Dullahan and Little Mike have a prep in Dubai planned. · 108 days ago ·

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RichardGross · As someone who has seen the DWC since 2007, covered the Carnival as a journalist since 2009 and the World Cup since that year as well, I find a lot of the comments amusing. What wins (in order): 1. Experience in Dubai + Early shipping (Curlin, 2008); 2. Learning from experience in Dubai (Well Armed, 2009, Glorea de Campeao, 2010 and Monterosso, 2012 - Royal Delta 2013?); and 3. Shipping early - in the absence of experience in Dubai (Royal Delta), this is #1 for the American contingent and most connections still don't get it. It's a different place - forget the surface for a moment - and the horses know it: from the climate to the grooms, to the crowd. It's Derby Day, 6,000 miles away from home. · 108 days ago ·

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BridgetLind · Not so, Richard Gross! · 108 days ago ·

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travel_vic · I always love grandstanders. They tell people who work in the game all about the game from their positions high up on the grandstand or more likely behind a lap top screen never actually having been anywhere in the racing game. · 108 days ago ·

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footlick · Just to comment on Richard Gross's statement above, prior experience did not help Gio Ponti win and I am not sure Royal Delta is any better on that surface than he was. I don't discount her, but I'll reserve judgement until later. Since you have been there you can add your insights, but I feel the Tapeta course changes quite a bit from how it plays in workouts to how it plays during races. I think that really is a disadvantage to horses who have not had a recent race there. Thanks for your observations! I do agree with you. · 108 days ago ·

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travel_vic · A buddy, normally a bookie at Doncaster, goes yearly and sends me a program (in both English and Arabic) and I will contact him for his ideas on the pecking order....The Racing Post generally sends him down for the entire thing. · 107 days ago ·

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RichardGross · My point: It's settling in after the travel and the place more than the surface. By the time Curlin won in a hand ride (yes, on real dirt), he felt like it was home. having been there since late January (and winning the Jaguar for practice). Well Armed (third in that race) wins the next year on a less-than-perfect day with an amazing trip and a first-time DWC rider. Hey, guess where Gloria de Campeao finished? Neither he nor Lizard's Desire returned in 2011 when the Japanese take win and place. But show? Why do I think this is so obvious? Because it is. · 107 days ago ·

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illhaveanothertriplecrown · I like sitting in the grandstands, but i wont preach on my expertise just my opinion. · 107 days ago ·

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