Joseph O’Brien is set to partner St Nicholas Abbey during his work at Meydan today ahead of his bid for glory in tomorrow’s Dubai Sheema Classic for which he is trading at around 4.5 on BETDAQ.
Aidan O’Brien’s top-class middle-distance performer was last seen finishing a close third when defending his crown in the Breeders’ Cup Turf at Santa Anita in early November and has pleased connections since arriving in Dubai.
O’Brien’s travelling head lad, Pat Keating, said: “Everything is fine – we couldn’t be happier with all the horses. They are due to go out on the Tapeta today, when the plan is for Joseph to have a sit on him (St Nicholas Abbey).”
The hot favourite for the Sheema Classic is exciting Japanese raider Gentildonna at around 2.65 on BETDAQ.
She stayed in the trotting ring on Thursday morning, after which jockey Yasunari Iwata said: “She galloped yesterday, and she was very relaxed and looked in a good form.”
“For the new surroundings and the new surface of turf here, she was a bit shying.”
“Everything is a new experience for her, including the night race in Dubai, so I have to accept her all and escort her with my best.”
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