Rocket Man wins $2 million Dubai Golden Shaheen
March 26, 2011DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Rocket Man stormed to a 21/4-length victory over Euroears in the $2 million Dubai Golden Shaheen on Saturday, a year after being upset by Kinsale King in the same race.
Dim Sum got out early but was overtaken by the Bob Baffert-trained Euroears. But favorite Rocket Man came home strongly, passing Euroears with 200 meters to go.
Kinsale King, expected to challenge Rocket Man again this year, was scratched before the race after developing swelling in its legs and a rash on its body and face.
The Dubai Golden Shaheen is one of eight races that culminates with the $10 million World Cup.
Earlier, Khawlah won the $2 million UAE Derby and Skysurfer the $1 million Godolphin Mile.