Dubai Carnival and World Cup

The Dubai Carnival came to a close last week as the horses and connections take a breather in preparation for the Dubai World Cup later this month.

Here is a summary of the horses that have shined in the lead up feature races during the series.

GR2 WINNERS

Linngari (IRE) => 4 y/o chestnut colt by Indian Ride (IRE) x Kahyasi (IRE)

–          Won Gr3 Al Rashidiya by 0.50 lengths, T9f $200k

–          Won Gr2 Al Fahidi Fort by 2.25 lengths, T8f $250k

Touch Of Land (FR) => 6 y/o bay horse by Lando (GER) x Be My Guest (USA)

–          Won Gr2 Jebel Hatta by 1.25 lengths, T9f $250k

Electrocutionist (USA) => 5 y/o bay horse by Red Ransom (USA) x Arazi (USA)

–          Won Gr2 Sh Maktoum Challenge (Round 3) by 7.00 lengths, D10f $300k

GR3 WINNERS

Blatant (GB) => 7 y/o chestnut gelding by Machiavellian (USA) x Ahonoora (GB)

–          Won Gr3 Sh Maktoum Challenge (Round 1) by 9.75 lengths, D8f $200k

–          2^nd Gr3 Sh Maktoum Challenge (Round 2) by 1.00 length, D9f $200k

Heart Alone (BRZ) => 4 y/o bay colt by Music Prospector (USA) x Purple Mountain (USA)

–     Won Gr3 Al Shindagha Sprint by 3.75 lengths, D6f $200k

Jack Sullivan (USA) => 5 y/o chestnut gelding by Belong To Me (USA) x Devil’s Bag (USA)

–          Won Gr3 Sh Maktoum Challenge (Round 2) by 1.00 length, D9f $200k

Gold For Sale (ARG) => 3 y/o chestnut colt by Not For Sale (ARG) x Java Gold (USA)

–          Won Gr3 UAE 2000 Guineas by 0.50 lengths, D8f $250k

Marbush (IRE) => 5 y/o roan horse by Linamix (FR) x Miswaki (USA)

–          Won Gr3 Burj Nahaar by 7.25 lengths, D8f $200k

Oracle West (SAF) => 4 y/o bay gelding by Western Winter (USA) x Noble Ambition (USA)

–          Won Gr3 City Of Gold by 1.75 lengths, T12f $200k

Tropical Star (IRE) => 6 y/o bay gelding by Machiavellian (USA) x Green Desert (USA)

–          Won Gr3 Mahab Al Shimaal by 2.25 lengths, D6f $200k

STAKES WINNERS

Vague (USA) => 3 y/o bay filly by Elusive Quality (USA) x Palace Music (USA)

–          Won Listed UAE 1000 Guineas by 5.25 lengths, D8f $250k

Imperial Ice (SAF) => 3 y/o chestnut filly by Western Winter (USA) x Royal Chalice (SAF)

–          2^nd Listed UAE 1000 Guineas by 5.25 lengths, D8f $250k

–          Won Listed UAE Oaks by 1.00 length, D9f $250k

Irridescence (SAF) => 4 y/o bay filly by Caesour (USA) x Dancing Champ (USA)

–          Won Listed Balanchine by 1.25 lengths, T9f $150k

GR2 PLACED

Lord Admiral (USA) => 5 y/o bay horse by El Prado (IRE) x Trempolino (USA)

–          2^nd Gr2 Al Fahidi Fort by 2.25 lengths, T8f $250k

–          2^nd Gr2 Jebel Hatta by 1.25 lengths, T9f $250k

Holiday Camp (USA) => 4 y/o bay colt by Chester House (USA) x Sham (USA)

–          3^rd Gr2 Al Fahidi Fort by 3.50 lengths, T8f $250k

Seihali (IRE) => 7 y/o bay horse by Alzao (USA) x Caerleon (USA)

–          3^rd Gr2 Jebel Hatta by 3.00 lengths, T9f $250k

Chiquitin (ARG) => 5 y/o bay horse by Fitzcarraldo (ARG) x Big Play (USA)

–          2^nd Gr2 Sh Maktoum Challenge (Round 3) by 7.00 lengths, D10f $300k

Elmustanser (GB) => 5 y/o bay horse by Machiavellian (USA) x Green Desert (USA)

–          3^rd Gr2 Sh Maktoum Challenge (Round 3) by 9.25 lengths, D10f $300k

GR3 PLACED

Cherry Picking (USA) => 9 y/o bay gelding by Miner’s Mark (USA) x Cassaleria (USA)

–     2^nd Gr3 Sh Maktoum Challenge (Round 1) by 9.75 lengths, D8f $200k

Lundy’s Liability (BRZ) => 5 y/o bay colt by Candy Stripes (USA) x Geiger Counter (USA)

–     3^rd Gr3 Sh Maktoum Challenge (Round 1) by 11.25 lengths, D8f $200k

Conroy (USA) => 8 y/o chestnut gelding by Gone West (USA) x El Gran Senor (USA)

–     2^nd Gr3 Al Shindagha Sprint by 3.75 lengths, D6f $200k

Thajja (IRE) => 5 y/o bah horse by Daylami (IRE) x Dayjur (USA)

–     3^rd Gr3 Al Shindagha Sprint by 7.25 lengths, D6f $200k

Greys Inn (USA) => 6 y/o dark bay horse by Zabeel (NZ) x Christmas Tree (AUS)

–     2^nd Gr3 Al Rashidiya by 0.50 lengths, T9f $200k

Latino Magic (IRE) => 6 y/o chestnut horse by Lion Cavern (USA) x Shareef Dancer (USA)

–     3^rd Gr3 Al Rashidiya by 1.50 lengths, T9f $200k

Eccentric (GB) => 5 y/o chestnut gelding by Most Welcome (GB) x Caerleon (USA)

–          3^rd Gr3 Sh Maktoum Challenge (Round 2) by 1.05 lengths, D9f $200k

Where’s That Tiger (USA) => 3 y/o chestnut colt by Storm Cat (USA) x Mr Prospector (USA)

–          2^nd Gr3 UAE 2000 Guineas by 0.50 lengths, D8f $250k

My Royal Captain (NZ) => 3 y/o bay gelding by Zabeel (NZ) x Vice Regal (NZ)

–          3^rd Gr3 UAE 2000 Guineas by 2.25 lengths, D8f $250k

Win River Win (USA) => 7 y/o bay horse by Virginia Rapids (USA) x Tri Jet (USA)

–          2^nd Gr3 Burj Nahaar by 7.25 lengths, D8f $200k

Opportunist (IRE) => 7 y/o bay horse by Machiavellian (USA) x Private Account (USA)

–          3^rd Gr3 Burj Nahaar by 9.50 lengths, D8f $200k

Alayan (IRE) => 4 y/o bay colt by Sri Pekan (USA) x Ela-Mana-Mou (IRE)

–          2^nd Gr3 City Of Gold by 1.75 lengths, T12f $200k

Falstaff (IRE) => 4 y/o bay colt by Montjeu (IRE) x Pursuit Of Love (GB)

–          3^rd Gr3 City Of Gold by 2.50 lengths, T12f $200k

Azul Da Guanabara (BRZ) => 3 y/o dark bay colt by Aracai (BRZ) x Fast Gold (USA)

–          2^nd Gr3 Mahab Al Shimaal by 2.25 lengths, D6f $200k

Howick Falls (USA) => 5 y/o dark bay/brown horse by Stormin Fever (USA) x Roanoke (USA)

–          3^rd Gr3 Mahab Al Shimaal by 2.75 lengths, D6f $200k

STAKES PLACED

Rock Opera (SAF) => 3 y/o bay filly by Lecture (USA) x Al Mufti (USA)

–          3^rd Listed UAE 1000 Guineas by 5.50 lengths, D8f $250k

Satwa Queen (FR) => 4 y/o chestnut filly by Muhtathir (GB) x Irish River (FR)

–          2^nd Listed Balanchine by 1.25 lengths, T9f $150k

Brindisi (GB) => 5 y/o bay mare by Dr Fong (USA) x Zafonic (USA)

–          3^rd Listed Balanchine by 6.75 lengths, T9f $150k

Quality Special (BRZ) => 3 y/o bay filly by Burooj (GB) x Bering (GB)

–          2^nd Listed UAE Oaks by 1.00 length, D9f $250k

Don’t Dili Dali (GB) => 3 y/o bay filly by Dansili (GB) x Miswaki Tern (USA)

–          3^rd Listed UAE Oaks by 3.25 lengths, D9f $250k

SUMMARY

In total, there were 14 feature races during the carnival. 38 horses filled the top three places in those events. Arranged according to country of breeding, they are divided as follows:

USA (11), IRE (9), GB (5), BRZ and SAF (4), FR and ARG (2), NZ (1)

As for the SAF connection, of those 38 horses:

Bred in South Africa -> (4) Imperial Ice, Rock Opera, Irridescence, Oracle West

Raced in South Africa -> (6) Lundy’s Liability, Greys Inn, Imperial Ice, Rock Opera, Irridescence, Oracle West

Trained by a South African -> (10) Cherry Pickings, Lundy’s Liability, Greys Inn, Linngari, Where’s That Tiger, Imperial Ice, Rock Opera, Irridescence, Oracle West, Falstaff

Ridden by a South African -> (8) Lundy’s Liability, Greys Inn, Where’s That Tiger, Imperial Ice, Linngari, Irridescence, Oracle West, Falstaff

LOOKING AHEAD

The World Cup is scheduled for Saturday 25^th May. The line up of feature events for the evening is as follows:

Godolphin Mile                         GR2     D8f      $1 000 000

UAE Derby                              GR2     D9f      $2 000 000

Dubai Golden Shaheen              GR1     D6f      $2 000 000

Dubai Duty Free                       GR1     T9f       $5 000 000

Dubai Sheema Classic              GR1     T12f     $5 000 000

Dubai World Cup                     GR1     D10f    $6 000 000

Horses are flying into Dubai from all over the world to compete on the big night. Japan is sending 9 horses. Perfect Promise is on her way from Australia and will likely be facing her South African full sister, Irridescence, in what could be a world first (full sisters in a GR1). The Australians are also sending Fields Of Omagh. Other big names on their way include Alexander Goldrun and Ouija Board. The USA has a contingent of 19 runners on the way and will be a huge force, especially in the dirt events. To win the big one, they will have to beat the very impressive Electocutionist in the World Cup, and Discreet Cat in the Derby. South Africa will have good representation with most of those listed above likely to be runners, along with Tyson.