Dubai World Cup Day to Boast Top U.S. Talent
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dubai World Cup Day To Boast Top U.S. Talent California Chrome, Main Sequence are among an influx of American Competitors That Will Join the World’s Best in Meydan PROSPECT, KENTUCKY, March 16, 2105—The 2015 Dubai World Cup Carnival, at the legendary Meydan Racecourse, has been thrilling fans since early January and there’s unprecedented excitement remaining. What’s made this year’s Carnival different? The dirt track is back and several top US contenders, including 2014 Horse of the Year California Chrome, have taken notice. It all started at Nad al Sheba, Meydan’s predecessor race course in 1996, when the champion US horse Cigar triumphed over the competition from Dubai, Japan, Australia, and Europe to win the very first Dubai World Cup. In the 20 years since, six other US horses have tasted victory in the desert: Silver Charm, Captain Steve, Pleasantly Perfect, Roses and May, Invasor, Curlin, Well Armed, and Animal Kingdom. Is another US winner ready to claim the trophy on the 20th anniversary of Cigar’s victory? We won’t know for sure until they reach the wire on March 28, but one thing is certain, the US will be well represented. At the top of the list is California Chrome, who won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness last year on his way to earning Eclipse awards for top 3-year-old and Horse of the Year. Breeders’ Cup Turf winner Main Sequence, Lea, Distinctiv Passion, Big Macher, Candy Boy, Constitution, Secret Circle and Salutos Amigos are other notable American horses who might compete on Dubai World Cup Night. But it’s not just American horses. Top horses from all the major international venues including Japan, Hong Kong, UK, and South Africa will also be there for the world’s richest day in racing. And some of the top American trainers who have enjoyed success at Meydan return, including Bob Baffert, winner of two Dubai World Cups (Silver Charm in 1998 and Captain Steve in 2001); Bill Mott, who took the inaugural Dubai World Cup in 1996 with Cigar; and Graham Motion, who won in 2013 with Animal Kingdom. For the 6th straight year, AmWest Entertainment is delivering the Dubai World Cup Carnival and Dubai World Cup simulcast program throughout North and South America. “This is our sixth season in partnership with AmWest and they continue to grow in their enthusiasm to promote our racing in North America,” said Frank Gabriel Jr., Executive Director Racing for the Dubai Racing Club. -more- “The Dubai World Cup Carnival and Dubai World Cup provide players with the highest quality fields anywhere in the world at this time of year and the best wagering product,” said AmWest Entertainment Chief Executive Officer Nelson Clemmens. “It’s an honor to partner once again with the Dubai Racing Club. It’s an honor to provide the most outstanding Dubai season ever to American fans.” Entries, free past performance data, post times, live video, live selections and other handicapping information will be available at www.AmWestEntertainment.com. AmWest has an array of handicapping tools it will offer players, including special handicapping advice and picks from Dubai Race Night founder Pat Cummings, the Handicapping Show and a race-day live chat with Cummings and Joe Kristufek, and detailed Trakus-sponsored post-race analysis. AmWest’s affiliate, AmWager, offers wagering on all Dubai World Cup Carnival events with the industry’s most efficient professional tools and highest cash rewards. Live video and replay are also available via www.AmWager.com. For more information, visit AmWest Entertainment’s Dubai World Cup Carnival headquarters at http://www.amwestentertainment.com/dubai-racing/overview/. # # # About AmWest Entertainment: AmWest Entertainment is a diversified simulcast service and account wagering provider that enjoys strong relationships with racetracks and other racing organizations, including the Dubai Racing Club & Dubai World Cup, France’s Pari Mutuel Urbain, Sweden’s ATG, and the Singapore Turf Club. Our continued involvement in Thoroughbred racing and breeding, and our ongoing commitment to many state, national and international initiatives, are major determinants in how the company conducts business. AmWest is committed to serve the racing industry and our customers utilizing transparency and best practices. .