Harrington hopes to thwart Appleby’s dominance at Meydan

Harrington hopes to thwart Appleby’s dominance at Meydan

Veteran Irish handler Jessica Harrington hopes to end Godolphin handler Charlie Appleby’s dominance of the Group 3 Dubai Millennium Stakes at the Dubai Racing Carnival on Friday with the well-travelled Trevaunance.

A five-year-old by Cartier Award winner Muhaarar, Trevaunance finished an eye-catching second last September in the Preis von Europat Cologne, Germany and has the credentials to test the in-form handler’s resilience.

“Trevaunance has travelled over to Dubai very well and Zara, her rider, has been delighted with her,” said Kate Harrington, trainer’s daughter and assistant. “Shane (Foley) sat on her this morning (Wednesday) and was very happy with how she was.

“We are looking forward to her running a big race on Friday.”

It would take a big effort from the Irish galloper to stop the in-form Appleby who swept all four turf contests at Fashion Friday last week and has won the last six renewals of the Dubai Millennium Stakes, a trial race for horse who might go on to run in the $6m Dubai Sheema Classic (G1) or $5m Dubai Turf (G1) the Dubai World Cup night.

The big-race winning handler saddles two of the nine runners in the 2,000 metre turf race including New London (William Buick) and Warren Point (Mickael