Dubai World Cup (G1) winner Laurel River made headlines with his impressive 8 1/2 length victory at Meydan Racecourse. The Juddmonte Farm homebred led from start to finish in the race, ridden perfectly by Tadhg O’Shea and trained by Bhupat Seemar. This win marked O’Shea and Seemar’s second victory of the day, following their success in the Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) earlier in the card with Tuz.
The 6-year-old son of Into Mischief, previously trained by Bob Baffert, won the Burj Nahaar (G3) at Meydan on March 2 before taking on the most prestigious race in the world. Racing from the 12 post position, Laurel River took control of the race and never looked back, crossing the finish line in 2:02.31 for the 2,000 meters distance.
In a competitive field, last year’s Dubai World Cup winner Ushba Tesoro closed from behind to secure second place, finishing just ahead of Saudi Cup (G1) winner Senor Buscador in third. The victory was a stunning performance by Laurel River and solidified his place as a notable contender in the racing world. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting race as we continue to follow Laurel River’s journey towards becoming one of the best horses in history.
