History gallops at 10.05pm

Horses from Britain, France, South Africa and the USA will oppose a five-strong domestic team of runners in the $10 million Dubai World Cup at Meydan racecourse on Saturday. The final race will take place at 10.05pm.The home team of five emanate from two stables: those of Mahmood Al Zarooni and Saeed Bin Suroor, both of whom train almost exclusively for UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of  Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.Al Zarooni won the World Cup 12 months ago with Monterosso, who lines up once again, although the horse has since failed to advance on that achievement.The trainer also fields Capponi, last year’s runner-up but absent from the racetrack since. source : AFP