Dubai World Cup: Raging Torrent produces stunning run to win Godolphin Mile
Coming off a grade 3 win at Gulfstream, Raging Torrent proved too strong for the rest of the field at Meydan.
King Gold finished second while Japanese horse Kazu Petrin took the third place.
Meanwhile, iconic Emirati trainer Saeed bin Suroor was back on the podium as Dubai Future produced a stunning finish to win the $1 million Dubai Gold Cup at the Dubai World Cup on Saturday.
In the first race of the day, it was First Classs who emerged victorious, claiming the $1 million Dubai Kahayla Classic as the 29th Dubai World Cup got under way at Meydan on Saturday.
Long before the start of the first race, the grandstand at the magnificent racecourse was buzzing with excitement at the $30.5 million event, one of the richest race nights in the world.
The highlight of today's nine-race card is the $12 million Dubai World Cup which will see 11 thoroughbreds vying for glory on the dirt.
Japanese sensation Forever Young, who delivered a stunning run to win the $20 million Saudi Cup early this year, is the overwhelming favourite tonight at Meydan.
But don't write off Bhupat Seemar's chances of finding a place in the pantheon of racing immortals.
Having guided Laurel River to victory last year, the Dubai-based Indian trainer is pinning his hopes on Walk of Stars and Imperial Emperor, two formidable equine athletes, to land him another Dubai World Cup trophy.
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