Brown Panther quickens clear to win Dubai Gold Cup

Brown Panther hit the target for breeder and co-owner Michael Owen with a convincing victory in the Dubai Gold Cup at Meydan.

Richard Kingscote always had the Tom Dascombe-trained seven-year-old in a prominent position as Mushreq made the running in the two-mile Group Two.

Knowing he was on a stout stayer, Kingscote set sail for home three furlongs out and quickly went several lengths clear.

Ahzeemah and Star Empire gave chase, but it was a lost cause as Brown Panther (4-1 favourite) galloped with authority all the way to the line.

Owen said: "He's been a superstar from day one and this man (Dascombe) has trained him to perfection.

"He always jumps really well out of the traps and he found himself right up there.

"The rest is history, as they say.

"He's a special horse. I'll probably never replace a horse like this.

"It's been an amazing story."

Kingscote, who has only just recovered from serious injuries, said: "The boss has been keen to get him relaxed and he's done well.

"I'm really pleased with him.

"He travelled great. He got me in a nice position and looked after me the whole way round.

"It means a lot to be here and it's the biggest win of my career."

Mubtaahij routs UAE Derby rivals

Mubtaahij turned the UAE Derby into a procession as he took the Group Two over nine and a half furlongs in impressive fashion.

Tap That set the pace until a furlong and a half out when Christophe Soumillon sent the Mike de Kock-trained colt to go and win his race.

Mubtaahij (9-4) soon put plenty of daylight between himself and his rivals to win easily.

Maftool stayed on to take second place.

De Kock said: "He's given us the chance to get to Kentucky for the Derby and that will be living the dream.

"Christophe had him in the most remarkable position throughout the race.

"There were four horses that were trying to kill themselves out in front and he was just sitting there having the run of the race.

"Turning in, I knew he'd win. He just had to get out. Once Christophe showed him daylight, he was off.

"We'll be off to Churchill."

Tamarkuz takes Godolphin Mile

Tamarkuz overcame a slow start to narrowly justify favouritism in the Godolphin Mile at Meydan.

Musabah Al Muhairi's five-year-old lost a couple of lengths coming out of the stalls but was steadily brought into the race by Paul Hanagan to land the Group Two spoils.

Frankyfourfingers made the running until he was collared in the closing stages as Tamarkuz (even-money favourite) got on top and held the late thrust of the Jeremy Noseda-trainded Sloane Avenue, ridden by Frankie Dettori, who almost defied his car park draw.

Hanagan said of Tamarkuz's tardy start: "It was a lot for him to take in.

"I think the whole occasion might have got to him, but he dug so deep for me.

"It was a really genuine performance.

"When you win four on the bounce in very good races you have to give him a lot of respect."

Noseda felt Sloane Avenue's outside draw in stall 15 cost him the short-head defeat.

He said: "I'm just gutted about the draw, to be honest.

"We nearly pulled off the miracle, but not quite.

"I'm a little bit sickened about the draw.

"I've no doubt he was the best horse in the race."

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