Matterhorn in Dubai World Cup contention following Al Maktoum Challenge victory at Meydan – The National

Matterhorn in Dubai World Cup contention following Al Maktoum Challenge victory at Meydan – The National

Salem bin Ghadayer has quite a few options for the $12million race on March 28. 4pm: Al Bastakiya Listed US$300,000 (Dirt) 1,900m; Winner: Emblem Storm, Oisin Murphy (jockey), Satish Seemar (trainer).. 5.45pm: Burj Nahaar Group 3 $350,000 (D) 1,600m; Winner: Salute The Soldier, Adrie de Vries, Fawzi Nass.. Salem bin Ghadayer's Matterhorn stormed into Dubai World Cup reckoning with an impressive win in the $600,000 (Dh2.2million) Group 1 Al Maktoum Challenge Round 3 at Meydan on Saturday.. "We have been expecting a lot from him," Barzalona said after Matterhorn reversed the placings of his previous meeting with Military Law.. We knew the longer trip would suit him and the plan was always to be positive on him, so Mickael has given him a great ride.". Barzalona completed a double when he brought Godolphin trainer Charlie Appleby's Loxley first past the finishing line in the concluding Group 2 Dubai City Of Gold.. Appleby too was completing a double on the night after Barney Roy landed the Group 1 Jebel Hatta.. Drawn in gate 12 of the 13-runner field, William Buick had Barney Roy racing in third last for most of the 1,800m trip on turf.. "The horse has not made that