Charlie Hills Returns To Dubai With Top Duo
Top English trainer Charlie Hills kicks off his Dubai World Cup Carnival with a hard-knocking sprinter in the form of A Momentofmadness.
The 6YO gelding is aimed at the US$135,000 1000m handicap on the opening night of the DWCC. The Tony Wechsler and Ann Plummerowned bay has already breezed on the Meydan training track’s turf course.
“I’m obviously looking forward to running during the Carnival and with,” Hills said. “It’s the first time he’s ever travelled and I’m pleased with the condition he’s in over there. He had his first canter (Thursday) morning and we’re happy with him and looking forward to the handicap over five furlongs.” A winner of eight of his 38 starts, A Momentofmadness has proven a reliable type, finishing in the top three in half his starts, including a good third in the 2018 Prix du Gros-Chene.
The son of Elnadim enters the DWC Carnival with a rating of 97.
Another sprinter from the Lambourn-based yard is Juddmonte Farm's homebred Equilateral, a Listed winner who has held some lofty company in 2019.
Hills is considered to be one of the world’s prominent young conditioners, especially with Group One-winning turf sprinters such as Battaash and Muhaarar.
The 105-rated son of Equiano is a candidate for the 1200m $175,000 handicap (90+) on Jan. 9, as well as 90-105 handicap over the same distance on Jan. 16
Curated from press release by Dubai Racing Club