Mishriff to step up for Sheema Classic challenge
Saudi Cup winner will tackle 12 furlongs at Meydan.
Mishriff is to move up to a mile and a half for the first time in the Dubai Sheema Classic at Meydan this month. Winner of the world’s most valuable race, the Saudi Cup, on dirt last month, Mishriff will be reverting back to turf for the $6million prize. It had been thought if Mishriff did return to the Middle East it would be for the Dubai World Cup on the same card, but connections have opted for the longer race rather than sticking to a mile and a quarter. The John Gosden-trained colt is reported to have taken his trip to Saudi Arabia very well, and it is all systems go for the Sheema Classic on March 27. “John always had in the back of his mind trying him over a mile and a half at the end of this year,” said owner Prince Faisal’s racing manager Ted Voute.Incredible race! Mishriff fends off Charlatan to win the $20m @thesaudicup! #TheSaudiCup pic.twitter.com/ZI4Euc48HB
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