Clash of the Staying Stars in Wide Open Dubai Gold Cup

Clash of the Staying Stars in Wide Open Dubai Gold Cup

Some of Europe’s best staying talent clashes in the G2 Dubai Gold Cup [sponsored by Al Tayer Motors], the longest race on the Dubai World Cup card.
The 3200m turf event has attracted a field of 16, including dual G1 winner Eldar Eldarov, winner of the Irish St Leger when last seen in September.
“I’ve been pleased with him for some time at home and I’m delighted with how he looks here,” said trainer Roger Varian. “After the Irish St Leger, we decided we wouldn’t run deep into the Autumn on heavy ground. Instead, we planned to give him a good break and get him ready for this race.
“He’s already achieved a good amount, but his pedigree suggests he’ll be better with age, so there’s much to look forward to.”
The five-year-old’s rivals include Tower Of London and Enemy, first and second in the G3 Red Sea Turf Handicap in Saudi last time out.
“We were delighted with what he did in Saudi Arabia,” said Tower Of London’s trainer Aidan O’Brien. “We felt he was only just ready to start so for him to do that was very encouraging.
“We are stepping him up in class for the Dubai Gold Cup and we think he