Godolphin Mile,
should go to one of Elusive Warning, Blackat Blackitten or Diamond Stripes but the 2 Saudi horses are interesting - Don Renato and Zakocity. They could both run well at huge odds..
1. Elusive Warning 2. Blackat Blackitten 3. Zakocity
UAE Derby
Lots of thoughts here, everyone thinks the Godolphin trio are bound to imrove but they still have a fair but to reach the two South African horses. Numaany is interesting but he had the run of the race last time, received more weight from the 2 principals but still couldnt win.. Cocoa Beach could be flattered by her Oaks win.. Massive Drama could be the one, but I wouldnt be going overboard here.
1. Massive Drama 2. Honour Devil 3. Royal Vintage
Golden Shaheen
Diabolical, the ex American versus the Americans. The latter looked extremely good last time and I think he'll win.. I really dont know if I can back a horse named Barbecue Eddie!!
1. Diabolical 2. Benny The Bull 3. Idiot Proof
Duty Free
The 3 for me here are Creachadoir (will love the ground, trip just about right!), Floral Pegasus (top class form that ties in with Creachadoir) and Seachange (mare who will be able to get a superb position from her draw and may just last home). Ive big doubts about Literato as his form seemed to suggest he needs a bit of give, but he could be a superstar this year. Cant have Vodka here, not in great form, but she could lead them a merry dance. Darjina and Finsceal Beo are low enough in the betting for their reappearance. Both will love the ground, but I like my horse if theyve come from Europe to have had a prep here. Linngari is another, but has a horrible draw..
1. Creachadoir 2. Floral Pegasus 3. Seachange
Sheema Classic
Ive liked Oracle West but hes out to 28-1 on Betfair and struggling to find out why.. Cant have Youmzain at the price. Sure he's the worlds best turf horse on figures but always seems to find excuses not to win. Viva Pataca is the ideal type of winner but he is 5-2 here and will be looking for bigger odds. Doctor Dino could be good enough to overcome a difficult draw and if the pace is strong Youmzain will get into it, but so will Sushisan at massive odds with Ryan Moore. EDIT- just to note that as Sushisan has had a lighter campaign than last year to target this race, so has Quijano who did very well here last year and Im finding it difficult to leave him out, but will reluctantly.
1. Doctor Dino 2. Oracle West 3. Sushisan
Dubai World Cup
Curlin stands head and shoulders above rivals on form and if evryone races their race, he'll win easy. Trying to find the runner up is difficult as there as so many ifs and buts. AP Arrow is a big price. he's been in the frame in G1 races but is 40-1 here, higher than Kocab (who has won a minor race on the AW). AP Arrow and Vermilion (who has improved alot this year since 4th in this race to Invasor!).
1. Curlin 2. AP Arrow 3. Vermilion
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