Animal Kingdom became the first American-based horse to win the $10,000,000 Dubai World Cup Sponsored by Emirates Airline (UAE-I) when unleashed a spectacular turn-of-foot to seize command of the world's richest race and win by two lengths.
Ridden to victory by Joel Rosario, Animal Kingdom flashed speed from the start of the race and soon found himself racing in second, right behind two-time Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic winner Royal Delta. Hunter's Light was tucked behind them along the rail, followed closely by Side Glance, Meandre, and Treasure Beach. Dullahan, Red Cadeaux, African Story, Planteur, Capponi, and Kassiano were the trailers.
Through fractions of :26.59, :50.02, and 1:13.63 Royal Delta led the way, but approaching the homestretch Animal Kingdom surged past her to seize command of the lead. From there, the race was over, as Animal Kingdom kept pouring on speed to win the race in simply spectacular fashion. The final time was 2:03.21.
Red Cadeaux made a solid rally along the inside to secure second, nearly five lengths clear of Planteur and Side Glance. African Story, Meandre, Hunter's Light, Treasure Beach, Kassiano, Royal Delta, Dullahan, and Capponi completed the order of finish.
A son of Leroidesanimaux out of the Acatenango mare Dalicia, Animal Kingdom is trained by Graham Motion and owned by Team Valor International and Arrowfield Stud. He has now compiled a record of 5-5-0 from 12 starts, with earnings of $8,387,500.
-Keelerman
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