After Major Win at Breeders? Cup, Million-Dollar Horse Racing Sensation Gallops Into 2024 Season

White Abarrio has turned heads ever since his debut in 2021. With six wins to his name, including the Florida Derby, the 4-year-old became a sought-after name to watch at the Breeders’ Cup. The horse racing world championships welcomed the best from around the world over the past weekend as horses competed in 14 categories. One category held more significance than the others.

The Breeders’ Cup Classic held a purse of $6 million hosting the absolute top. White Abarrio competing against 11 others, clocked the time at 2:02.87 to win the most prestigious of stakes. However, with his successful run, there doesn’t seem to be a stop for White Abarrio anytime soon. According to the recent updates, the 4-year-old will look to add another notable title to his name.

White Abarrio’s horse racing goals

After winning the $6 million stakes on Saturday, trainer Richard E. Dutrow already had a new schedule down for the 4-year-old. On the 24th of Feb, White Abarrio and the team will be heading down to Riyad for the world’s richest race. Down at King Abdulaziz Racecourse, the horse racing community will witness the $20 million Saudi Cup (G1); a second sight for many after the Breeders’.

“I want to win the Saudi Cup and the Dubai World Cup (G1, March 30). I want to do that so bad. So, that’s where my attention is,” Dutrow said according to Blood Horse. “If you were to tailor a race for the horse, I would draw it up at a mile and an eighth at one turn. I’d put a $20 million purse behind it. That’s what happened with the Saudi Cup,” he explained. However, the road doesn’t seem to be an easy one for the 4-year-old.

Some foot issues faced during the stakes would likely be an obstacle for White Abarrio on the nine-furlong course. Dutrow says that the equine will be under observation and if and when the situation arrives, the team will be sure to make changes to the glued-on shoes. However, with his performance at the Breeders’ Cup, the equine holds a good look in the future.

The equine’s biggest win

On the 4th of November, 12 horses raced to win not just the biggest Grade 1 stakes but also America’s richest race. However, surpassing all, it was Richard E. Dutrow’s White Abarrio that reigned to claim the title. Ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr, the mare raced to the wire to win by a length ahead of Derma Sotogake. “It feels unbelievable,” Dutrow said, according to ESPN. “I love it.”?

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The 4-year-old was moved to Dutrow’s barn only recently from Saffie Joseph Jr. Prior to his win at the Breeders’ Cup Classic, White Abarrio proved his presence in the industry, winning the 2023 Grade 1 Whitney on the 1 1/8 Mile dirt track. He was bought for $40,000 by original trainer Carlos Perez. Making a worthy entrance, White Abarrio became the first Kentucky Farm-bred to win the Breeders’ Cup Classic. The mare currently holds $4,946,350 in career earnings hich he will look to increase at Saudi Cup and Pegasus World Cup.

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