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Algiers, the runner-up in the Dubai World Cup, will not be participating in the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile at Santa Anita this Saturday. Trained by Simon and Ed Crisford, this highly anticipated star was preparing for a chance at the Group One contest after coming in second place in the Durham Cup at Woodbine last month.
While English trainer Roger Varian has inducated that King Of Steel, the winner of the Champion Stakes, may return to America next year to compete in the Breeders' Cup Classic. Following the horse's victory on Champions Day at Ascot, owner Kia Joorabchian confessed to being enticed by the idea of a bold attempt at the prestigious dirt race. A decision on this matter was yet to be made at the time.
“He looks to be taking everything in his stride. He has a positive demeanour of a horse that can go again. The natural instinct was not to come, but the vital signs are good,” said Varian.
“We left the decision to come as long as we could and he looked so good at home he was ticking plenty of boxes to make me think we should travel.
“It’s the type of race we are interested in, the Turf was always the priority. He found a way to win at Ascot, but I’m sure he didn’t enjoy the conditions.
“We could think about the Classic next season as he will stay in training.”
It's incredible to win a Breeders' Cup World Championship and winning two in a single year is almost unbelievable. However, for the past two years, Sheikh Mohammed's international powerhouse Godolphin has achieved this feat and is once again poised to bring home multiple trophies.