2:10 Dubai Gold Cup Sponsored By Al Tayer Motors (G2) (Turf) (4yo+ ) 2m RTV 10 run
The Red Sea Turf Handicap in Saudi Arabia, a valuable Grade Two run at a moderate tempo last month, saw Byzantine Dream emerge victorious, with Epic Poet and Continuous finishing second and third. This race is often a key indicator for the Dubai Gold Cup. AL NAYYIR (11/2), conceding weight to his rivals, raced more prominently but lacked the required acceleration when the pace quickened. However, unlike Continuous and Epic Poet, Tom Clover's seven-year-old possesses the stamina of a genuine two-mile stayer. The anticipated presence of Trawlerman and Double Major should ensure a more demanding pace, playing to Al Nayyir's strengths. Having finished a close second in this event last year before establishing himself in Britain, a step forward from his Riyadh outing could see Al Nayyir secure a notable victory for Tom Clover in Saturday's opening race.
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