Laurel River Wins $12 Million Dubai World Cup By Record 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 Laurel River broke the outdated profitable margin of six lengths set by Dubai Millennium in 2000 at Nad al Sheba. He lined the space in 2:21.31 and paid $20.70.

“I’m nonetheless coming to phrases with what’s occurred. I believe it’ll in all probability sink in in one other day or two,” coach Bhupat Seemar stated. “It’s completely wonderful.”

Laurel River was beforehand skilled 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 Basic runner-up Derma Sotogake completed sixth. Defunded was seventh. Newgate, skilled by Baffert, was ninth. “My horse ran flat,” jockey Frankie Dettori stated.

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