Having been pointed to the Dubai World Cup (G1) by trainer Bob Baffert since a sixth place finish in the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1), 2009 Pacific Classic (G1) winner Richard’s Kid was privately purchased by Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed Al Maktoum’s Zabeel Racing International. The story, reported today by the Daily Racing Form, indicates that Richard’s Kid will remain with Baffert. Zabeel also purchased American-based runner Ready’s Echo, second in the 2009 Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1), with an eye on the Godolphin Mile (G2).
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