Dubai World Cup: De Vries embraces ageless mindset in pursuit of his dream

Dubai World Cup: De Vries embraces ageless mindset in pursuit of his dream

At 53, the Dutchman aims to become the oldest winner of the centrepiece onboard Salute The Soldier

Published: Fri 10 Mar 2023, 3:16 AM Last updated: Fri 10 Mar 2023, 3:17 AM

When Frankie Dettori won the 2022 Dubai World Cup aboard Country Grammer at the age of 51, not only did he make history as the oldest jockey to win the $ 12 million contest, but he also delivered a powerful statement that caught the attention of the racing world.

The Italian demonstrated that if you have hunger and passion, your motivation will help you overcome the odds and achieve even the impossible.

Even as Dettori returns to his happy hunting ground at Meydan Racecourse this month, hoping to rewrite the record books one more time, there is another jockey lurking who can steal his thunder and further rewrite the record he set 12 months ago.

Should he continue to ride the crest of a wave that saw him snatch two major victories on Super Saturday, last week’s dress rehearsal for the Dubai World Cup, Adrie de Vries is set to claim his own place in the record books.

A youthful 53, the classy Dutch rider has shown no signs of slowing down, and on