The Al Quoz Sprint (G1T) will be his 2024 debut after a reported fever cost him a shot at the 1351 Turf Sprint (G2T) in Saudi Arabia last month. The 8-year-old most recently finished third in the 2023 Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1T) at Santa Anita Park. Source
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Senor Buscador, Ushba Tesoro Rematch in World Cup
Senor Buscador and Ushba Tesoro get a rematch in the March 30 Dubai World Cup (G1) after their 1-2 finish in the Saudi Cup (G1) a month earlier, and the race also could feature a pace battle from both ends of the starting gate. Source
World Attention Focuses on Grass Races in Dubai
While the Dubai World Cup (G1) and UAE Derby (G2) get the lion’s share of attention in America, for most of the rest of the world, the two big turf races on World Cup night are the main attraction. Source
Joseph Hopes Catalytic Brings Second Florida Derby Win
Saffie Joseph Jr. enjoyed a career highlight two years ago when he saddled White Abarrio for a victory in the $1 million Florida Derby (G1). This year, he makes a bid for his second triumph March 30 with Catalytic. Source
Internationals Seeking Kentucky Derby Spots in Dubai
The March 30 UAE Derby (G2) is a key entry point into the Kentucky Derby (G1) for international runners and this year’s renewal features Japan’s undefeated Forever Young as a solid favorite to get a shot in the Run for the Roses. Source
Do Deuce, Danon Beluga Lead Japan’s Hopes in Dubai Turf
Japanese runner Do Deuce makes his first visit to Dubai in the $5 million Dubai Turf (G1T) March 30 at Meydan Racecourse. The Dubai Turf is one of numerous supporting stakes on Dubai World Cup Night. Source
Senor Buscador and Ushba Tesoro Rematch in World Cup
Senor Buscador and Ushba Tesoro get a rematch in the March 30 Dubai World Cup (G1) after their 1-2 finish in the Saudi Cup (G1) a month earlier, and the race also could feature a pace battle from both ends of the starting gate. Source
We’re in Trouble Steals Spotlight in Santa Anita Debut
Maiden Watch: Week of March 18-March 24 Source
1 1/2-Mile Pan American, Orchid Have French Flavor
Two 1 1/2-mile stakes races on Florida Derby Day on the Gulfstream Park turf course—the $200,000 Pan American Stakes (G2T) for older male runners and the $150,000 Orchid Stakes (G3T) for fillies and mares—have a French flavor. Source
T O Password Accepts Japan Invite to Kentucky Derby
Fukuryu Stakes winner T O Password (JPN) has accepted the Japanese invite to the Kentucky Derby. The news was reported on X by Kevin Kerstein of Churchill Downs. Source