Carlin shows his class to win the Dubai World Cup
Superhorse Curlin showed his class today at Nad Al Sheba when slamming his rivals to win the world's richest race, the Dubai World Cup. The 4-11 favourite, under a splendid ride from Robby Albarado, sat close to the pace throughout and, with two furlongs to go, stormed clear to win by seven and three-quarter lengths from Asiatic Boy.
Afterwards, a delighted Albarado enthused: "I was just a passenger!"
Frankie Dettori's mount Jalil was never in contention on what proved a miserable night for Godolphin.
Their second string Elusive Warning took second place behind 3-1 Diamond Stripes in their own sponsored Mile while the UAE Derby - the first of an astounding 350 derbies run worldwide during the racing year - went to the Johnny Murtagh-partnered Honour Devil. Jockey Edgar Prado rode a double at the meeting.
On the domestic front, it was a day of close finishes at Kempton, where Red Rumour took the first by a nose, 16-1 outsider Vhujon and Soopacal were separated by a short head and that gallant old stager Kandidate crossed the line just ahead of Illustrious Blue, scoring his third victory from three runs at the track.
Kandidate's win was the second leg of a Neil Callan double following his cosy victory on 5-2 favourite Philatelist, who hung on to beat Mr Aviator and John Terry in the Rosebery Stakes. "I like this horse!" beamed Callan afterwards.
At Newbury, trainer Oliver Sherwood also notched a double when Caribou just pipped long-time leader Preacher Boy in the Ladbrokes Chase and Jaunty Flight took the Mares Only Hurdle. Caribou's jockey Dominic Elsworth was another in double form, also winning the opener on Special Day.
Strawberry led her rivals a merry dance in the Mares Only Chase, making all and jumping with style to record a 14-1 win under a fine ride by Richard Young.
Soapy Danger duly won Doncaster's Breeze Up Shield, but there was a surprise in the Coral-sponsored Handicap half-an-hour later when Pusey Street Lady stormed home at 40-1.
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