A few bright stars shone under the desert sky on Super Saturday night at Meydan Racecourse, pointing the way to three-week riches during the Emirates Airline Dubai World Cup (G1).
Hypothesis , shined brightly in getting him to the World Cup. And Storm damage could be heading towards a summer career in England after a 1-2-3-4 lead over Godolphin ended in a tough sprint on the pitch in the evening’s standout games.
Along the way, American trainer Doug O’Neill, who enjoyed exceptional success during the first seven weeks of the World Cup Carnival, hit a sand dune when his horses suffered two injuries. times by intense draws followed by a slow start.
The highlight of the evening was Round 3 of the Emirates Airlines (G1) Al Maktoum Challenge, a dress rehearsal for local athletes aiming for the $12 million World Cup on the 26th. March. It became Hypothetical, a 4-year-old son of Lope de Vega took the lead for driver Mickael Barzalona and, never looking back, won by a margin.
⭐️ Winning Hypothesis in Al Maktoum Group One R3 Challenge sponsored by Emirates Airline @mickaelbarzalon & @SalemGhadayer in the colors of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum# DWC22 | #DWCCarnival | #RacingDubai pic.twitter.com/2SH3Xzm0Ck
– Dubai Racing Club (@RacingDubai) March 5, 2022
The hypothesis, trained by Salem bin Ghadayer for Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, has won two in a row after winning the Firebreak Stake presented by Longines Conquest (G3) in the previous start, going one mile. The coach said after the World Cup, options are open, including a potential trip to North America.
“That’s my greatest hope,” he said. “But that’s up to the boss.”
Regret and Everfast finished second and third in Round 3. O’Neill’s two starters, Go on and good people Appreciate ranked fifth and eighth, respectively, in a deadly fever with Hi Solver. Appreciated was a beat slow and raced last in the early stages of the 2,000 meter event (about 1 1/4 mile).
The Emirates Airline Sponsored (G1T) Jebel Hatta co-appearance at 1,800 meters (about 1/8 mile) above the pitch, preparing for the $5 million Dubai Turf (G1) on World Cup night .
Alfareeq race comfortably behind the pack leading, split the opponents midway and go home first, 1 1/4 length The best sound . constellations 3rd and most popular, Carnival veteran Lord Glitters His usual late rally came in the final games but couldn’t get past the speed scenario, finishing in sixth place.
Afareeq, a 5 year old child dark Angel gelding, came second in the Zabeel Mile presented by Emaar Beachfront (G2T) in his previous start. Coach Musabbeh Al Mheiri did not specify where Alfareeq could appear next. The Shadwell hybrid didn’t take part in the big races at the 2021 Carnival.
Storm Damage, a 4 year old child Thunder Night gelding, accelerated over the long stretch to land Ras Al Khor at 1,400 meters (about 7 feathers) in the grass during the race for the horses owned by Godolphin. Distance had no counterweight on World Cup night, and coach Saeed bin Suroor said he “doesn’t rule out” turning Storm Damage into dirt for a hit at Godolphin Mile (G2) with Royal Ascot in mind after this.
Al Bastakiya sponsored by Emirates Holidays has created a potential candidate for the UAE Derby (G2) in Quality Boone . Although he was born in South America, the son of Daniel Boone has some North American blood on the female side of his pedigree. He’s out Crafty Inspector mare Quindici .
With Vagner Leal up, Antonio Cintra Pereira-trained Quality Boone was steady near the bottom of the field, hitting a deep header and easily running fast with early pace to score a quarter of the way. Wither second and Bendoog the third day. O’Neill hopes in Al Bastakiya, Get Goldie back was drawn number 11 in a field of 12 and was used to gain a challenging and lackluster position to finish in sixth place.
O’Neill said he thinks Get Back Goldie has put in a lot of effort and says he’s going to reassess his best run, adding, “He’s still young, still growing up. We’ll go. See where he’s going.”
Emirates SkyCargo-sponsored Burj Nahaar (G3) points to $1 million Godolphin Mile but doesn’t clear the picture for that race as Desert wisdom with long odds in international groups, will eventually win at 1 1/2 length Mubakker with favor Tuz the third day. Desert Wisdom, a 4 year old child Dubai gelding, scoring his second goal of the Dubai season in five starts.
Burj Nahaar was another lucky story for O’Neill and his assistant Leandro Mora when The strong the second man excelled in the desert debut, was drawn at stall number 12, forced to race wide, tried very hard but could only finish fifth.
More insult to injury for O’Neill and Morra, Notre Dame one Into Mischief The foal won first at Meydan, loosened through the lace in tonight’s finale, Emirates Airline (G3) sponsored Mahab Al Shimaal, 1,200 meter dirt track sprint (about 6 furlongs) ) won Eastern World .
“All runs well,” Mora said. “But it’s hard to win starting from the parking lot. We take comfort in the way they’ve run, and we’re glad we’ve been here and have been successful.”
