Laurel River Wins $12 Million Dubai World Cup By Document 8 1/2 Lengths

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: Laurel River rallied to win the $12 million Dubai World Cup by a record-setting 8 1/2 lengths on Saturday at Meydan Racecourse.

Breaking from the far exterior put up within the area of 12, Laurel River and jockey Tadhg O’Shea surged into the lead on the halfway level of the 1 1/4-mile race. Laurel River broke the previous successful margin of six lengths set by Dubai Millennium in 2000 at Nad al Sheba. He lined the gap in 2:21.31 and paid $20.70.

“I’m nonetheless coming to phrases with what’s occurred. I feel it’ll most likely sink in in one other day or two,” coach Bhupat Seemar mentioned. “It’s completely superb.”

Laurel River was beforehand educated by Bob Baffert till proprietor Juddmonte Farms transferred the 6-year-old from the U.S. to Dubai-based coach Seemar final summer season.

Defending champion Ushba Tesoro completed second and earned $2.4 million. Saudi Cup winner Senor Buscador from the U.S. was third and earned $1.2 million.

Breeders’ Cup Traditional runner-up Derma Sotogake completed sixth. Defunded was seventh. Newgate, educated by Baffert, was ninth. “My horse ran flat,” jockey Frankie Dettori mentioned.

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