The son of Kantharos, maintained a powerful front-running performance to capture theUS$2.5 million, Gr.1 Dubai Golden Shaheen crown after two previous attempts where he was runner-up.
Trained by Jorge Navarro for owners Rockingham Ranch and Gelfenstein Farm, X Y Jet was defeated by a neck in 2016 when collared by Muarrab and by a head last year to Mind Your Biscuits.
Emisael Jaramillo hustled X Y Jet from the gate on Saturday night and immediately took command of the race with Matera Sky, piloted by Yutake Take, applying pressure through an opening 400m in 24.34 seconds.
The 7YO gelding maintained his advantage into the turn as Matera Sky tried to keep pace with Imperial Hint saving ground in third. As the field straightened away, Matera Sky again took aim at the pacesetter, but X Y Jet found another gear and flew home a length and a half winner. X Y Jet completed 1200m in a final running time of 1:10.75.
A game and determined Matera Sky stayed on for a second, a half-length in front of Imperial Hint. Promises Fulfilled rallied belatedly up the rail to finish fourth with favourite Drafted, Hong Kong invader Fight Hero, Nine Below Zero, Switzerland, and Tato Key completing the order of finish.
His trainer Jorge Navarro, seemed to be overwhelmed. He said, “He won the race and he was the best against the best horses here tonight."
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Race Conditions:
Distance: 1,200 metres (6 furlongs), Surface: Dirt, Track: left-handed, Qualification: Northern & Southern Hemisphere,3-year-olds & up, Weight: NH 3yo: 55kg. - SH 3yo: 58.5kg -,NH & SH 4yo+: 60kg, Purse: US$2,000,000, Bonuses: see Global Sprint Challenge
When & Where: 30th March 2019 at Meydan Racecourse, UAE
Credit: Curated from press releases received from Dubai Racing Club