Dubai World Cup: Odds and analysis
The Dubai World Cup takes place at Meydan Racecourse on Saturday. Godolphin-owned horses usually win the race. Mystic Guide is favored to do so. The previous God Dolphin-owned winners were California Chrome, Arrogate and Animal Kingdom.
Ajuste Fiscal is a 20-1 outsider in Dubai World Cup. He finished fifth in Al Maktoum Challenge Round 1 (G2) and third in the Al MaktOUm challenge round 2 ( G2).
Capezzano is a 40-1 outsider at Dubai World Cup. He has had worse results this year than Ajuste Fiscal. Last year, Capezzana was also last in the Saudi Cup and he looks a step below A juste fiscal.
Chuwa Wizard won the Champions Cup in Japan. He didn't perform well in the Saudi Cup.
Gifts of Gold is a longshot who is 30-1 to win the Dubai World Cup. Godolphin is hot in the tournament. Invincible Spirit is 13-3-2.
Great Scot is the favorite to win the Dubai World Cup. Great Scot has won three races in Riyadh this year. He finished third in the Saudi Cup and won the trifecta.
Hypothetical won the New Jaguar XF and was second in the Firebreak Stakes on this course. Hypot hypothetical lost by 1 3/4 lengths to Salute the Solider in Al Maktoum Challenge Round 3.
Jesus’ Team is 5-1 in the betting. Jesus” Team has proven himself capable of earning checks at the highest level. Magny Cours is 10-2. Medaglia d‘Oro is 8-5. His first dam is Indy Five Hundred, a full sister to Delta Princess. Magnny's last win was in Prix Darshaan at Chantilly. He won by 1 ¼ lengths. The pick is Medags d'Ory.
Military Law finished sixth in the Saudi Cup. He won Al Maktoum Challenge Round 1 (G2) on this course with Salute the Solider in third.
Mystic Guide is the favorite for the Dubai World Cup. Godolphin has put blinkers on him and he won the Jim Dandy Stakes, Jockey Club Gold Cup and Razorback Handicap at Oaklawn. The last three Americans to win the race were Arrogate, California Chrome and Animal Kingdom on synthetic.
11. Salute the Soldier, 9/2 (Sepoy – Fawzi Abdulla Nass/Adrie de Vries – 21: 8-5-3 - $906,218): This one is in top form now after wins in Al Maktoum Challenge Round 2 (G2) and Al Maktous Challenge 3 ( G1).
Sleepy Eyes Todd is 10-1 favorite for Dubai World Cup. He was fifth in the Saudi Cup and fourth in Pegasus World Cups. He is better at sprinting distances and has a stronger late kick.
Thegreatcollection is a 30-1 outsider in Dubai World Cup. He broke his maiden at Gulfstream in a claiming race. His worst finish came in the last round, while his best run was in December.
Magny Cours is a horse with dirt breeding on both sides of his blood. The return race looks mild. At 6-1 or higher, MagnyCours offers a fair Win/Place bet.
