2015 UAE Derby: Maftool's and Mubtaahij's Rivalry Heats Up

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2015 UAE Derby: Maftool's and Mubtaahij's Rivalry Heats Up

Postby Bobster » Mon Mar 23, 2015 4:20 pm

Maftool and Mubtaahij are 2 of the favorites for this Saturday's UAE Derby, with 100 Kentucky Derby points on the line. Here is a look at both of these talented three year olds.

http://regalbloodlines.com/2015/03/23/t ... -analysis/

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Re: 2015 UAE Derby: Maftool's and Mubtaahij's Rivalry Heats

Postby TJ » Mon Mar 23, 2015 4:54 pm

Hi Bob,
The race is worth a total of 170 points across the board (100-40-20-10), as is the Florida and Louisiana Derby also to be run this Saturday. TJ

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Re: 2015 UAE Derby: Maftool's and Mubtaahij's Rivalry Heats

Postby Bobster » Tue Mar 24, 2015 6:16 pm

You are right TJ...my error. I meant to say 100 points are on the line for the winner of the race. Thanks for clarifying my post.

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Re: 2015 UAE Derby: Maftool's and Mubtaahij's Rivalry Heats

Postby TJ » Tue Mar 24, 2015 6:21 pm

Hi Bob,
The UAE Derby will have real meaning this season for the first time in years, now that they've returned to a dirt surface. The distance of the race is key and I wouldn't be surprised to see the top two finishers come here for the Kentucky Derby. TJ

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Re: 2015 UAE Derby: Maftool's and Mubtaahij's Rivalry Heats

Postby Bobster » Thu Mar 26, 2015 7:32 am

I agree TJ.

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Re: 2015 UAE Derby: Maftool's and Mubtaahij's Rivalry Heats

Postby bdw0617 » Sat Mar 28, 2015 7:40 am

That's the best use winner I've seen since discreet cat
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Re: 2015 UAE Derby: Maftool's and Mubtaahij's Rivalry Heats

Postby Bobster » Sat Mar 28, 2015 8:26 am

He was dominant! What a turn of foot! Off to Louisville...I give him a real shot. Has now won twice at 1 3/16 miles-should be the most fit horse in the Derby. May sit a nice trip in the race and has great acceleration.