Animal Kingdom - 2013 Dubai World Cup

Animal Kingdom, the 2011 Kentucky Derby winner, won the world’s richest race on Saturday, the $10 million Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai. Ridden by Joel Rosario for trainer Graham Motion, Animal Kingdom overcame a wide draw in post 11 in the field of 12 to have a clean trip. Animal Kingdom stalked top American mare Royal Delta for the first mile of the race over about 1 1/4 miles before taking a clear lead in the stretch. Animal Kingdom was challenged late by Red Cadeaux, but led by enough