Monterosso led home a Godolphin one-two in the Dubai World Cup over 2,000 metres at Meydan racecourse yesterday when he swept past his stablemate, Capponi, to win the world’s richest race. The five-year-old, ridden by Mickael Barzalona, advanced from a prominent position to win a race in which he finished third last year. The contested early pace helped to bring Monterosso’s stamina into play as Capponi finally gave way after challenging for the lead throughout. It was the perfect end to the $27.25 million extravaganza for Sheikh Mohammed, the Ruler of Dubai who owns both Monterosso and Capponi.

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