Dubai World Cup 2024 - Laurel River Wins with contempt.

I do not think that I have ever seen any Dubai World Cup since Well Armed, won in this manner. It is simply mind boggling.

Laurel River pulled the robbery in one of the richest races on earth when he romped by 8 1/2 lengths in the $12 million Dubai World Cup (G1) March 30 at Meydan Racecourse.
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A homebred for Juddmonte Farm, Laurel River blasted to the front from the 12 hole and commanded the race from start to finish, giving jockey Tadhg O'Shea and trainer Bhupat Seemar a second victory on the day after taking the Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) earlier on the card with Tuz .

Laurel River ($20.70) raced the 2,000 meters (about 1 1/4 miles) in 2:02.31. The 6-year-old son of Into Mischief , previously trained by Bob Baffert, was coming off a win in the Burj Nahaar (G3) over the Meydan course March 2.

Last year's Dubai World Cup winner Ushba Tesoro , closed from last to grab second by a neck over Saudi Cup (G1) hero Senor Buscador in third.