Rounding the bend for home Calandagan had just Breeders’ Cup Turf hero Ethical Diamond behind him with Rossa Ryan still going strong aboard West Wind Blows. But an ice-cool Mickael Barzalona refused to panic and his mount soon began closing the distance with a sublime finishing effort. “It was a big race today and it’s always hard to have a horse completely ready for a race like that, I said to Mickael he might need the race. “He’s a real champion and today was a big goal and my first winner in Dubai so I’m very happy. Graffard added: “The Breeders’ Cup could be an option and I don’t see why not, but it might depend if we go back for the Japan Cup again.

Source: The Herald March 28, 2026 23:05 UTC