Chrome wins Dubai World Cup California Chrome went one better than 12 months ago when winning the Dubai World Cup with a tremendous display at Meydan. The American challenger was beaten by rank outsider Prince Bishop last year, yet despite being posted wide throughout after breaking from his wide draw, he ran out a comfortable winner. Frankie Dettori was handy on Mshawish but moved off the rail allowing Mubtaahij his chance. But Victor Espinoza was happy to sit wide on the bend aboard California Chrome and when he kicked for home the race was over as a contest. Winner of the first two legs of the American Triple Crown in 2014, the popular Art Sherman-trained five-year-old was supposed to run at Royal Ascot in June, but a late setback prevented an appearance in Britain. His performance was even more meritorious as Espinoza's saddle slipped. Espinoza said: "I was wide but it was comfortable, he did everything right. Perfect. "Sometimes it is better to be wide than on the inside and everything went well, I stuck next to the leader. "I could feel the saddle slipping so I kicked for home earlier than I wanted, it went quite far back. "I want to say thank you to everyone, it means a lot." Sherman said: "He's got such a fan club in Dubai, it's great, he got a standing ovation and it made me feel really good. "I love this place, it's my third time back. He's a great horse, what can you say? It's the dream of a lifetime for me, it doesn't get better. The Chromies will be going crazy (back home)!" He went on: "He likes to be on the outside, I just told Victor to get him in a position to win, if you have to lose ground, so be it. I wasn't sure the saddle had slipped until he pulled up. "I don't think he'll go to England, we'll give him 30 days at the farm to let him unwind and the ultimate goal is the Breeders' Cup (Classic)."
