The World is Blue Point’s Oyster
It seems that one cannot talk about the 2018 $1 million Al Quoz Sprint sponsored by Azizi Developments (G1) without speaking of UAE’s favourite son, Ertijaal. Now, thanks to last week’s fantastic Meydan Sprint (G2) renewal, one cannot mention Ertijaal without referencing the stellar return of Godolphin’s Blue Point, who gave said rival all he could handle in the 1000m affair. Throwing down the gauntlet with 200m to go, Ertijaal dared his younger foe to catch him and Blue Point came at him full-force under William Buick, only to come up short at the wire.
Whether short on seasoning or not loving the shorter distance, the Charlie Appleby pupil is considered by many to have the upper-hand when the two likely meet again in the 1200m Al Quoz Sprint. An improving sort, Blue Point is a son of Shamardal who has had his races spaced out judiciously throughout his career. A fine third to Caravaggio in Royal Ascot’s Commonwealth Cup (G1) in June, he set a course record at Ascot during the season and also beat sprint titan Harry Angel in May’s Pavilion Stakes (G3).
Other Al Quoz Sprint possibles: Ertijaal, Baccarat, Faatinah, Richard’s Boy, Music Magnate, Jungle Cat, Hit the Bid
Press Release // Dubai Racing Club