Review: Doug Watson Doing What He Does Right, Takes Home Godolphin Mile Crown

This start meant more as it was a title defence after winning this feature last year as longest-ever odds winner by 1.25 lengths.

He battled but could not get the job done at all finishing fourth with Isolate shaking him off from the gates. Isolate was taken through to lead by Tyler Gaffalione and sit comfortably with the pack following. Turning for home Isolate extends to have a four-length lead and takes the win for Doug Watson in a clinical win leading all the way.

"I'm just thrilled for Sheikh Rashid (bin Humaid al Nuaimi) and the whole team at home. I've been here for almost 30 years; I've progressed from being in charge of the ambulance at the first Dubai World Cup to now having winners on the night. It's quite remarkable,” Watson said.

"It's unbelievable, he's big and long and you saw the way he broke, he didn't shoot out of the gates - you have to ride him along. Once he gets into his stride, he's pretty amazing.

"Tyler did a great job getting him out and going, getting a nice pace on and he stays a mile, we can definitely say that now. I wasn't quite sure until he turned in and there wasn't much going with him."

Jockey Gaffalione added on the performance from his mount.

"I felt it going into the gate. He gave me this unbelievable feeling. He always breaks a step slow, but when I asked him, he had so much power and the plan worked perfectly. That was amazing.

"I was supposed to ride here with Sir Winston in 2020 but obviously it didn't go ahead. I've always dreamed of winning here and to have achieved it, it's so special."

Law of Peace ran second for Bhupat Seemar with Atletico El Culano finishing third paying $32 odds for the place in a huge performance by Jose Da Silva.