Dubai World Cup 2021: Mystic Guide strikes gold and glory for Godolphin at Meydan in UAE

Published:Dec 7, 202303:43
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Dubai World Cup 2021: Mystic Guide strikes gold and glory for Godolphin at Meydan in UAE

Mystic Guide Dubai world cup winner
Mystic Information, ridden by Luis Saez and educated by Michael Stidham, wins the $12 Million Dubai World Cup at Meydan racecourse. Picture Credit score: Virendra Saklani/Gulf Information

Dubai: Panamanian jockey Luis Saez continued his romance within the Center East when he rode the Godolphin-owned Mystic Information to win the $12 million Dubai World Cup in its Sliver Jubilee yr at Meydan Racecourse on Saturday.

A yr after he rode Most Safety to win the $20 million Saudi Cup at Riyadh, Saez proved that he's a person for the large event with a extremely skilled show of driving aboard the Michael Stidham-trained horse that appeared to have been unsettled by an incident within the preliminaries.

However as soon as the gates flew open for the beginning of the two,000m contest run on the dust observe, Mystic Information settled down into his rhythm and was at all times travelling properly for Saez. And when requested for his effort, the imposing son of Ghostzapper modified gears like a Formulation One automobile and raced to the road.

Japan’s Chuwa Wizard completed three-and-a-quarter lengths again in second with Godolphin’s French challenger Magny Cours a length-and-a-quarter additional behind in third.

“That was the plan, to get a good position and sit there,” mentioned Saez. “He proved that he’s a champion. He’s a young horse and he can only get better and better.” Saez admitted that each he and his horse have been affected by a really fractious Nice Scot, who was subsequently withdrawn earlier than the beginning whereas native challenger Army Legislation was scratched after bolting from the gates.

“I was a little worried, as he was sweating,” mentioned Saez. “But he’s a professional and did what he had to do in the race. It was my dream when I was a kid to win the Dubai World Cup so this means a lot to me. It’s so beautiful. I want to say hi to my wife, who couldn’t be here today but was watching back home. I love you baby, see you soon.”



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