Proven stamina is essence of Dubai's Kentucky Derby bid; Tony Morris' world of breeding.(Sports)

From: The Racing Post (London, England) | Date: March 28, 2002 | Copyright information

Byline: Tony Morris

IN THE run-up to any Kentucky Derby there are always a number of questions, debated exhaustively in the media, but resolved only in the contest itself. Theories are developed over which form-line seems the most reliable, opinions are expressed over which horses are training best over the track, and hunches are canvassed from all sectors of the community, pop stars and politicians included.

But the key question, year on year, is about stamin...

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