| The Group I Dubai Golden Shaheen always promises
an exciting race and we were not let down with the Saudi Arabia
challenger Big City Man showing he is a very good horse over
1200m, he likes to race up with the pace and he was soon in
control under Jose Verenzuela only for the US Indian Blessing
to come with a strong challenge on the rail after a sluggish
start. This may have cost the Bob Baffert trained filly ridden
by Edgar Prado a win but as soon as she challenged Big City
Man he responded to go away again for a great win, a deserved
win for trainer Jerry Barton who has many placed horses over
the years and this was his finest hour. Diabolical was third
and maybe Godolphin will rue not running Gayego here after his
win over Big City Man last time out, Frankie Dettori rode Diabolical
for Saeed bin Suroor. |
