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Racing Dudes Top 20 Kentucky Derby Rankings #9

Racing Dudes Top 20 Kentucky Derby Rankings #9

9. Mubtaahej

Mubtaahij, ridden by Christophe Soumillon, crosses the finish line to win the UAE Derby with the US$2,000,000 prize during the Dubai World Cup. (Kamran Jebreili/Associated Press)Derby Points/Rank: 100 Points – 2nd

Race Record: (7) 4-1-0

Earnings: $1,461,355

Breeding: Dubawi – Pennegale

Owner: Sheik Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum

Trainer: Mike de Kock

Last Race: Meydan: UAE Derby on 3/28/14, finished 1st

Projected Next Race: Churchill Downs: Grade 1 Kentucky Derby

Analysis: He showed tremendous class and talent in winning the UAE Derby, and should be able to compete with the top class dirt horses in America with that performance.  However, Dubai shippers do not usually fair well here so that is a major strike against him.

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