Lord Glitters sparkles in Jebel Hatta
Group One glory in Dubai for David O’Meara stalwart.
David O’Meara hailed Lord Glitters “the horse of a lifetime” after he finished with a flourish to claim victory in the Jebel Hatta at Meydan. Almost two years on from his surprise success in the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot, O’Meara’s stable stalwart was a 9-4 chance to double his top-level tally in the first of two Group One prizes up for grabs on ‘Super Saturday’ in Dubai. Winner of the Group Two Singspiel Stakes over the course and distance in January, before finishing third in the Al Rashidiya last month, Lord Glitters was given a patient ride by Danny Tudhope – and looked booked for minor honours at best turning for home. However, just when it seemed Eqtiraan might spring a 40-1 shock after seeing off the challenge of odds-on favourite Al Suhail, Lord Glitters could be spotted powering home and got up in the closing strides to win the day.What a star! Lord Glitters wins the Group 1 Jebel Hatta for @omeararacing and Daniel Tudhope on #SuperSaturday at @MeydanRacing 🌟 pic.twitter.com/vMMthdYDXV
— At The Races (@AtTheRaces) March 6, 2021
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