| The American highest rated colt Curlin has lately | | | | returning flight. |
| made another impressive win at the world's | | | | Amongst Curlin's eleven rivals were Asiatic Boy |
| richest race in Dubai. The young offspring which | | | | (second place) trained by Mike de Kock and |
| was sired by Smart Strike and female Sherriff's | | | | American horse Well Armed (third place) trained |
| Deputy; both of Canadian descent was foaled in | | | | by Irishman Eoin Harty. In fourth place we have |
| March 2004. This four-year old colt is property of | | | | A.P. Arrow then Greg Hunter, Lucky Find and let's |
| the Midnight Cry Stables, Stonestreet Farm. | | | | not forget Jalil from the Godolphin stables which |
| After coming from a major win at the Breeders' | | | | was a real disappointment due to the weak |
| Cup at the end of 2007; Curlin surprised the | | | | performance followed by Gloria De Campeao, |
| racing world with an easy victory last Saturday at | | | | Premium Tap, Sway Yed, Kocab and the |
| the Nad Al Sheba race tracks in Dubai. The colt | | | | Japanese Vermilion. |
| was ridden by Robby Albarado and trained by the | | | | Curlin's sensational ran started well from the |
| famous, long-time people's favourite Steve | | | | beginning while Well Armed led the race in first |
| Asmussen whose training was giving most of the | | | | place and Asiatic Boy in second position for most |
| credit for the triumph achieved by Curlin besides | | | | of the 1 ¼ mile then Albarado made his |
| the incredible skills and potency shown by the | | | | move and the bright brown colour colt cruised |
| horse. | | | | through the remaining of the race length |
| Albarado stated "This is such an amazing horse | | | | establishing a new World Cup record. There was |
| and I am honoured to ride such a great creature." | | | | no doubt which was the best horse. |
| "I am just the pilot. They do the work and I just | | | | With this new win Curlin's career earnings |
| turn up and get all the glory, all I do is just hang | | | | summed up $8,807,800 approximately and it |
| on to him. | | | | moves into third position in the North American |
| Curlin's trainer Asmussen stated "it is a dream | | | | horse racing list just behind Cigar and Skip Away. |
| come true" for his professional career and a | | | | Some of Curlin's major racing wins have been: |
| personal achievement to be part of the winner's | | | | Rebel Stakes, Arkansas Derby and Jockey Club |
| current success and affirms the colt has not yet | | | | Gold Cup all in 2007; the American Classics |
| reached its entire potential. Asmussen who is a | | | | Preakness Stakes and Breeders' Cup (2007), |
| clear visionary believes the North American tracks | | | | American Horse of the Year Award - 2007 and |
| will see much more of Curlin this year; but for | | | | the 2008 Dubai World Cup considered the best |
| now it was time to come back home and take a | | | | accomplishment up to now. |
| well-deserved rest especially after the 22-hour | | | | |