Expect fireworks as Mishriff and Mogul square up in Sheema Classic
One stride. That was the difference a wide draw made in the last running of the Dubai Sheema Classic in 2019, when Rey De Oro made it across to lead Magic Wand. He took 40 strides to the first bend, she took 39.
In isolation this does not prove anything. Horses stride at different lengths and frequencies, but you would expect the much taller horse…