Vazirabad on Schedule
Two-time $1 million Dubai Gold Cup sponsored by Al Tayer Motors (G2) winner
Vazirabad proved that his preparation is right on schedule for trainer Alain de Royer Dupre last week in the Nad Al Sheba Trophy (G3), rallying to be a game second behind
Rare Rhythm under Christophe Soumillon. The Aga Khan homebred appeared to take the race well, training enthusiastically this week.
“The main goal is the Dubai Gold Cup, again,” de Royer Dupre said. “The older horses like him, you don’t have to train too strong because they know what to do. I think he likes the track here and likes the turn and also he prefers to turn left.
“Normally we stop the season when the ground isn’t too firm and then he had an injury, but is okay now,” de Royer Dupre continued. “What makes him good, his main quality, is his turn-of-foot. He has a very, very good acceleration and can pass horses. He is one of the best (I have trained).”
Other Dubai Gold Cup Possibles (not necessarily invitees): Sheikhzayedroad, Torcedor, Big Orange, Zamaam, Los Barbados, Prince of Arran, Rare Rhythm
Unedited Press Release: Dubai Racing Club