Dubai World Cup.

Do you think Igugu will run in the race or go for The Sheema Classic.
Can Igugu go one better than Asiatic Boy and win The Dubai World Cup.
What is the current odds in SA for this to happen

Will try and find out but I will be having a punt where ever she runs

It's a risk playing ante-post,but I can see 12/1 for Igugu.
If she lines up and does act on the surface that looks tempting.
Animal Kingdom 5/1
Royal Delta 6/1
Farhh 7/1. Doubtful runner
Dullahan 10/1
Saint Balldalino 10/1
Igugu 12/1

would rather wait and see how she runs in the Balachine

even if bookies offered 500/1 for igugu i would not hv a bet.i am of the opinion that compared to international gr1 horses she is not up to that standard.my opinion of course and i do hope im wrong,but beating bravura in met doesnt excite me too much.its all well and good to be patriotic,but i dont think she is a superstar,slightly above avg at best,but no superstar.

winzip Wrote:

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> even if bookies offered 500/1 for igugu i would
> not hv a bet.i am of the opinion that compared to
> international gr1 horses she is not up to that
> standard.my opinion of course and i do hope im
> wrong,but beating bravura in met doesnt excite me
> too much.its all well and good to be patriotic,but
> i dont think she is a superstar,slightly above avg
> at best,but no superstar.


just wait for it now Winzip........

Haha Winzip.... cos she is not from the Cape ?? {grin}(

Madji, she is not even from South Africa.. She's Australian><

winzip Wrote:

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> even if bookies offered 500/1 for igugu i would
> not hv a bet.i am of the opinion that compared to
> international gr1 horses she is not up to that
> standard.my opinion of course and i do hope im
> wrong,but beating bravura in met doesnt excite me
> too much.its all well and good to be patriotic,but
> i dont think she is a superstar,slightly above avg
> at best,but no superstar.


All a horse can do is win
Keep tht in mind;)

And she was far from ready winning the met....

hibernia Wrote:

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> would rather wait and see how she runs in the
> Balachine


The sensible approach - imo we can't really say how good (or not) she is until she has run against these 'international' runners

I'm not as huge an Igugu fan as others here, but consider this list before writing off her chances, whichever race she runs in. These are only the South African bred and/or raced horses, so doesn't include some like Asiatic Boy.

Musir (Aus) by Redoute's Choice - 1st in UAE Derby (2010)
Lundy's Liability (Brz) by Candy Stripes - 1st in UAE Derby (2004)
Victory Moon (SAf) by Al Mufti - 1st in UAE Derby (2003)
Sun Classique (Aus) by Fuji Kiseki - 1st in Sheema Classic (2008)
Grand Emporium (SAf) by National Assembly - 1st in Godolphin Mile (2005)
Jay Peg (SAf) by Camden Park - 1st in Dubai Duty Free (2008)
Ipi Tombe (Zim) by Manshood - 1st in Dubai Duty Free (2003)
J J The Jet Plane (SAf) by Jet Master - 1st in Al Quoz Sprint (2011)
J J The Jet Plane (SAf) by Jet Master - 1st in Al Quoz Sprint (2009)

Lizard's Desire (SAf) by Lizard Island - 2nd in Dubai World Cup (2010)
Raihana (Aus) by Elusive Quality - 2nd in UAE Derby (2010)
Royal Vintage (SAf) by Rich Man's Gold - 2nd in UAE Derby (2008)
Oracle West (SAf) by Western Winter - 2nd in Sheema Classic (2007)
River Jetez (SAf) by Jet Master - 2nd in Dubai Duty Free (2011)
War Artist (Aus) by Orpen - 2nd in Al Quoz Sprint (2011)

Paris Perfect (SAf) by Muhtafal - 3rd in Dubai World Cup (2009)
Victory Moon (SAf) by Al Mufti - 3rd in Dubai World Cup (2004)
Mahbooba (Aus) by Galileo - 3rd in UAE Derby (2011)
Imbongi (SAf) by Russian Revival - 3rd in Dubai Duty Free (2010)
Hoeberg (NZ) by Maroof - 3rd in Dubai Duty Free (2002)
Zanzamar (SAf) by Fort Wood - 3rd in Dubai Gold Cup (2012)
Tiza (SAf) by Goldkeeper - 3rd in Al Quoz Sprint (2007)