Dubai World Cup Night Preview 2015

Golden Harp - Japanese superstar Harp Star can win the Sheema Classic.

It’s hard to believe that Cheltenham was only just over two short weeks ago but the greatest show on turf is going to feel like even more of a distant memory this weekend as the flat returns in earnest.

Around this time of year I always like to put up a few selections for a great day of racing at Meydan as the world’s richest race takes centre stage.

This year’s World Cup though does little for me in terms of punting because the horse I really want to back California Chrome is extremely short in the betting now.

Having landed a nice touch on ‘the people’s horse’ in the Kentucky Derby last year I became a fully fledged ‘Chromie’ and in spite of all the controversy that followed I remain firmly in that camp and would love nothing more than to see him win the Dubai World Cup.

Dubai World Cup Night Preview

Bold Showing - Giovanni Boldini can win the UAE Derby

The flat is definitely back in a big way this weekend and while the Lincoln will take centre stage on the domestic front at Doncaster on Saturday, internationally all eyes will be on Dubai for World Cup night at Meydan.

I don’t have a strong opinion this year on the world’s richest horse race, other than that I think last year’s Derby winner, and current favourite for the race Ruler Of The World looks vulnerable and that last year’s fourth Side Glance, the rank outsider of them all, could again outrun his price amidst reports of impressive work out on the course earlier today.

I do however have some stronger opinions on some of the races on the undercard.