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Mazin Al Kurdi is suffering sleepless nights
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Mazin Al Kurdi's dreams of glory in tomorrow's Dubai World Cup have given him sleepless nights in the last couple of days.
"I am really excited and have not slept well for the last three to four days," said Mazin, who saddles seven runners on the card, including Shate Shinto in the $6 million Dubai World Cup (Gr 1).He also has Van Nistelrooy and Royal Epic in the Kahayla Classic (Gr 1), Cherry Pickings, Conflict and Estimraar in the Godolphin Mile (Gr 1) and Tamarillo in the UAE Derby (Gr 2).
"I have some very good horses and I have a good chance for success," said the Syrian-born trainer, who is enjoying one of his best seasons in the UAE.
Speaking to Gulf News during the Breakfast with the Stars at Nad Al Sheba yesterday, Mazin said, "Just having runners on Saturday itself has made me happy. There are so many trainers who don't have any."
The 33-year-old, who first made his mark here as a trainer of Purebred Arabian horses, however, proved very successful when given thoroughbreds during 2003.
Conflict won the Tawi Murghem, Clodion the Jebel Ali Stakes and Estimraar began a winning streak that included a sensational victory in the opening round of the Maktoum Challenge.
"I have to thank Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, who has put his faith in me. He has always been there at the stables providing constant support to me," said Al Kurdi, who leads the UAE trainer's championship.
Mazin, who has trained in Syria, France and the US before moving base to the UAE said he had a definite chance in the Kahayla Classic. "Van Nistelrooy has been in very good form and should be the favourite in the Kahayla," he said.
State Shinto, running in the big race on Saturday, gave Mazin success in the Maktoum Challenge during the Carnival where San Salvador won the sprint.
Cherry Picking is also a good prospect for Mazin. |
