Ed Dunlop and the owners of the superb Snow Fairy have yet to make a decision as to whether or not the globetrotting filly will be prepared for a crack at the Dubai World Cup at Meydan in March, or any other race at the prestigious World Cup fixture, writes Elliot Slater.
Following an outstanding three-year-old campaign that saw the daughter of Intikaab win four Group 1 races, (the Epsom and Irish Oaks, and major races in Japan and Hong Kong), the bargain basement 1800 euro buy returned to Dunlop’s Newmarket stables only a few weeks ago and has reportedly settled back in well; so well in fact, that she has already put on 25kgs in a short space of time.
Horse racing Ireland entries will be made for Snow Fairy in the Dubai World Cup (10 furlongs), the Dubai Sheema Classic (12 furlongs) and the Dubai Duty Free (9 furlongs), but the filly’s participation will very much depend on whether or not she shows Dunlop that she has fully recovered from her gruelling 2010 campaign in time to stand the journey to the Middle East and perform to the best of her abilities.
After such a strenuous three-year-old campaign many people have suggested that a longer break might pay richer dividends overall, with all the major summer and autumn middle distances races being potential targets both at home and abroad. Snow Fairy will start cantering again next week and her trainer believes that he will know pretty quickly if she is ready to go back into full training, or hints that she needs more time on the easy list.
Those looking at racing tips note that Dunlop has more definite plans for Fareer and Dubawi Phantom, both of whom will travel to Dubai to compete in the winter carnival over the next few months.
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