One year after his Kentucky Derby (G1) dreams were dashed by injury, Magnitude was on the top of the world after upsetting Forever Young in Saturday’s $12 million Dubai World Cup (G1).

Both colts clinched Kentucky Derby (G1) invitations via the Euro/Mideast Road.

Just about everyone watching Saturday’s $6 million Dubai Sheema Classic (G1) was on tenterhooks as odds-on favorite Calandagan had a lot of ground to make up.

Godolphin’s Ombudsman was far and away the class of the field in Saturday’s $5 million Dubai Turf (G1), and even the rain during the week couldn’t dampen his acceleration.

One year after springing a $132.60 upset in the $2 million Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1), Dark Saffron repeated the feat for a $48.80 payout at Meydan on Saturday.

Trainer Ahmad bin Harmash’s decision to try Native Approach at about six furlongs has completely reinvigorated his career.

Fairy Glen was venturing into unknown territory in Saturday’s Dubai Gold Cup (G2) but she stayed every yard of the trip to become the race’s first female winner.

Saturday’s $1 million Godolphin Mile (G2) went to erstwhile Godolphin runner Banishing, who wore down the leg-weary favorite, Commissioner King.

Despite regional war and torrential rain this week, Meydan will stage the 30th Dubai World Cup extravaganza on Saturday.

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Saturday’s Festival Day at Tampa Bay Downs included four stakes in addition to the Tampa Bay Derby (G3).

Champion Super Corredora bids to regain top form in Sunday’s $100,000 Santa Ysabel (G3) at Santa Anita, a scoring race on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks.

Sunday’s Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup (G1) served as the fitting occasion for Ka Ying Rising to succeed Silent Witness as the king of the winning streak in Hong Kong.

Although both races have potential implications for the U.S. scene, their more immediate impact might well come on Dubai World Cup night, March 28.

Great White sprang a 15-1 upset on the Road to the Kentucky Derby at Turfway Park, while favored Street Beast faded to last.

Earlier this week, Paladin was installed as the individual favorite in Pool 4 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager that runs over the weekend. On Saturday, the Chad Brown colt enhanced his resume.

Japan’s Forever Young confirmed his status as the world’s top-ranked dirt horse, and a globetrotting legend, by successfully defending his title in Saturday’s $20 million Saudi Cup (G1).

The Euro/Mideast Road to the Kentucky Derby picked up an exciting new player in unbeaten Al Haram, U.S. shippers swept the $2 million sprints, and more from Saudi Cup Day.

Forever Young is chasing Romantic Warrior’s bankroll as the world’s all-time leading earner, and a second Saudi Cup (G1) windfall would push him nearer to the $30-million threshold.

The Todd Pletcher blueblood scored an overdue first victory in the manner of a proper Kentucky Derby (G1) contender.