Amor De Pobre (racing as Shibl Noofa) dominated the Crown Prince Cup (G2) Friday at Al Janadriah Racecourse in Riyadh, the major local prep for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup (G1). The 5-year-old, ridden by Olivier Peslier, won by some 5.5 lengths over Muller (racing as Alsaqeer), fourth in the 2009 Dubai World Cup (G1), and Himah. Cape Verdi (G3) winner Deem fourth over a trip that might be a touch too long. The 2,400 meters event was run in 2:28.85.
Winner of the 2009 Chilean Derby over the same distance, Amor De Pobre was announced as a likely DIRC runner but could end up running back in the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup in advance of a Dubai World Cup night engagement. Posted below is the video of Amor De Pobre winning the Chilean Derby in February 2009.
Owned by Prince Sultan Al Kabeer and trained by Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) winner Jerry Barton, Amor De Pobre is a 5-year-old son of Santa Anita Handicap (G1) winner Stuka.
Joe Louis (racing as Kharimes) was a disappointing seventh, beaten more than 13 lengths.
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