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Deryan Lands Kahayla Classic For France
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French raider Deryan (FR) under former French champion jockey Ioritz Mendizaba, when he broke the track record for the US$750,000 curtain opener on World Cup night, in 2 minutes 11.87 seconds.
After securing a perfect position on the rail, just off the pace, the 6YO overtook the leader AF Alwajel at 200m from the winning post to win by three-quarters of a length from the Ernst Oertel-trained AF Alwajel, while Mubasher Al Khalediah finished a further three and a half lengths back in third.
Owner and breeder Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nayan won this race for the second time after Rabbah De Carrère lifted the trophy in 2014.
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Distance 1 1⁄4 miles (10 furlongs; 2 km), Record 2:13.71, Tallaab AlKhalediah (2018, , Surface Dirt, Track Left-handed, Qualification 5-year-old+, Weight Colt/Gelding: 126 lbs (57.2 kg), Filly: 121 lb (55 kg), Purse US $1 millioDistance 1 1⁄4 miles (10 furlongs; 2 km), Record 2:13.71, Tallaab AlKhalediah (2018, , Surface Dirt, Track Left-handed, Qualification 5-year-old+, Weight Colt/Gelding: 126 lbs (57.2 kg), Filly: 121 lb (55 kg), Purse US $1 million
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