Ryan Moore reveals big tip for Sheema Classic and rates his Dubai World Cup rides at Meydan

Meydan hosts the prestigious Dubai World Cup in UAE this weekend.

Familiar names from the UK & Ireland feature across the race card, including Betfair ambassador Ryan Moore among the many jockeys to head over.

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Ryan Moore riding Gold Mount during the Dubai Gold Cup in the Dubai World Cup Day at Meydan Racecourse on March 30, 2019 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Moore has seven attempts in the saddle on Saturday to bring home huge prize money for the horses’ respective trainers.

Each race has a huge payout for those finishing among the top few places, with the Dubai World Cup prizemoney among the highest in the business.

It’s set to be a great precursor for the British and Irish heading over ahead of the flat season and a chance for fans to see how the best horses fare against the US, Japanese, French and more!

Moore spoke exclusively to Betfair about each mount he takes on Saturday afternoon.

“I think if he settles, he wins. He bolts up here” 12.40. Dubai Gold Cup – Broome 16/1

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Broome ridden by Ryan Moore wins The Hardwicke Stakes on day five of Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 18, 2022

“He is getting on at seven years old but the fire is still shining pretty brightly and he ran well in Doha last month. I think it’s the right call to send him over two miles again – his only other start at the trip was back in 2020 – and his Group 1 1m4f pace will stand him in good stead here.

“If he returns to the form of his Hardwicke win last summer, and sees out the trip adequately, then he must have a fair chance. Although it does look a deep enough race and his draw in stall one could be problematic.

“I gather he is around a 16/1 shot and he may have a slightly better chance than those odds suggest, for all the likes of Siskany, very impressive here last month, have strong, obvious claims.”

Dubai World Cup betting tips

1.15, Al Quoz Sprint – Sight Success 5/1

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Jockey Vagner Borges riding Sight Success during the Race 8 Centenary Sprint Cup (G1 1200m) at Sha Tin Racecourse on February 5, 2023 in Hong Kong

“I haven’t ridden him before but he is clearly a high-class sprinter in Hong Kong, better than ever this year as a six-year-old, and his third to Lucky Sweynesse last time got a timely boost when the winner took the big 7f Group 1 at the weekend.

“Recent Meydan winners Al Suhail and Al Dasim are two to respect but I think my horse has strong each-way claims and hopefully a fair shot of winning this if luck goes his way. Historically, Hong Kong sprint form is as good as it gets and he has a very solid chance if he gets the breaks.”

1.50, UAE Derby – Cairo 9/4f

“He probably only did what he was entitled to do on his return at Dundalk earlier in the month but he was beating in-form, race-fit rivals, and he was just ready to start off, so I’d take a very positive view of the run. He was one of those typical Aidan slow-burners at two, progressing steadily throughout the season.

“He was just touched off on his debut for me at the Curragh in August and ended up winning his Group 3 by nearly three lengths in October from a subsequent winner. He is a classy sort who we obviously hope and expect to go on to better things at three.

“Again, it looks like a very competitive race, albeit one lacking a stand-out, but I’m hopeful he will go well if he handles the conditions.”

2.25, Dubai Golden Shaheen – Sibelius 10/1

“His American form probably needs improving on but he is progressing, coming here on the back of a career-best over 7f at Gulfstream from a consistent sort – I had a good look at that race – so let’s see.

“I don’t think there is a stand-out going into this race either, so it is all to play for. Lemon Pop doesn’t look like an obvious sprinter to me and the Japanese dirt sprint division isn’t that strong. I think the local dirt horses like Switzerland could be the ones to focus on here.”

3.10, Dubai Turf – Order Of Australia 33/1

“He puts in the odd below-par run but he generally tends to run his race and he is a genuine Group 1 operator at his best. He deservedly got his head in front when winning at Doha last month and I can see this test suiting him, especially if he gets away smartly into a prominent position and into a good racing rhythm from stall one.

“However, he is obviously an outsider here and he clearly needs to raise his game as the Japanese challenge in particular is formidable, headed by their Derby winner Do Deuce and the impressive Serifos, not to mention the likes of Nations Pride.

“It is a race with a lot of Group 1 depth, but the Japanese probably look the ones to beat and I’d be with Serifos here. He is a very good horse and has more speed than Do Deuce.

“I do think Danon Beluga shouldn’t be overlooked at what looks like a decent price. I have actually sat on him and I liked him, and his form looks pretty strong, with the prospect of more to come given his profile.”

4.00, Longines Dubai Sheema Classic – Westover 5/1

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Westover, with Colin Keane up, on their way to winning the Irish Derby at The Curragh Racecourse in Kildare

“He probably didn’t quite run up to his best when we last saw him in the Arc, but he clearly didn’t run badly at all to finish sixth on softer ground than ideal and I can see him going pretty well here. 

“He was obviously unfortunate not to finish a good deal closer to Desert Crown at Epsom, then spreadeagled the field in the Irish Derby, and he would be a fair rival to all on those showings.

“The Arima Kinen and Tenno Sho winner Equinox will have plenty to say about who wins this and he sets the clear form standard. He could prove very hard to beat, as I think he is an unbelievable talent. He can do one or two things wrong in his races but basically I think if he settles, he wins. He bolts up here on his Arima Kinen form.

“I will put in a good word for Win Marilyn though, who could have been underestimated in the betting. She’s very good and I’d certainly be considering her each-way at her price.”

4.35, Dubai World Cup – Jun Light Bolt 14/1

Jun Light Bolt at King Abdulaziz Racecourse during morning trackwork ahead of the Saudi Cup 2023 on February 22, 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

“I rode him when he finished seventh in a very strong Saudi Cup last month and he shaped pretty well there. A lot more will obviously be required here but he developed into a very good horse on dirt in Japan in 2022, winning his Grade 1 from Crown Pride, who also goes here – I actually rode in that race back in December – so I’d give him an outside each-way shot at a price.

“This may be a very competitive race but there is certainly no stand-out once again. I wouldn’t know what to expect from the Japanese here and Algiers has a chance if he can reproduce his recent form stepping up in grade, but Country Grammer strikes me as the most likely winner once again. 

“The fact that he is the 5/2 favourite tells you this isn’t the strongest renewal but he has the best credentials, even though stall 14 may not be ideal for him.”

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