Watch: Saudi Cup Contender Isolate Swiftly Gallops Before Major G1 Race

This year, the Meydan Racecourse is hosting a number of popular races. Even in the most recent season, a single horse left an inedible impression on the renowned racetrack. Isolate gained new admirers in the Middle Eastern horse racing community after winning two of his four races at Meydan last year. But, in preparation for the G1 Saudi Cup in late February 2024, the horse has not yet begun its season.

The fact that the horse hasn’t been observed making any moves on the track throughout the 2024 season has both worried and thrilled his supporters. But Isolate has been showing off his mightiness at the Red Stables lately, in preparation for the G1 event.

Elegance before the G1 Saudi Cup

Past victories by Isolate have caused quite a frenzy among horse racing fans. Today is the first time the enthusiasts have seen him on track in the 2024 season, however. The X post from Dubai Racing Club states that the horse was seen at Red Stables galloping across a dirt track. The charming early morning scene in the popular video highlights a new side of Isolate’s elegance. The sight of the horse sprinting in early morning light, with the sunbeams illuminating his muscles, was breathtaking. Viewers may also see the precise movements thanks to the slow motion settings.

Many trainers dream of being invited to the Saudi Cup. But only horses who have shown themselves at these levels of racing are admitted to these competitions. It was a sight to see Isolate’s 2023 season with trainer Doug Watson. Watson succeeded Thomas Amoss as the horse’s trainer after the 2022 season, and the horse reached new heights under Watson’s tutelage. The horse finished the 2023 season well with a dominating effort at the Meydan Racecourse, where he most recently raced.

The whole Meydan Racecourse watched it unfold

For the Grade 2 Al Maktoum Mile, the Meydan Racecourse was packed. Fans were ecstatic since it was one of the last races of the 2023 season. The 1-mile dirt track had rapid conditions, letting the spectators know that they were in for a treat of horse racing. The track welcomed nine international horses to compete in the G2 race, with Secret Ambition serving as the lone non-runner.

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A large portion of the audience saw the horses sprinting. The spectators were captivated by the tremendous speed battles even of the horses in the middle of the pack. In spite of this, Isolate was constantly sprinting without any hesitation. In the last two furlongs, the horse made a break for the finish line, sprinting to take first place. The horse showed off his dominance in the season-ending event by winning by 3½ lengths.

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