Cape Blanco, trained by Aiden O'Brien, came ahead of Gio Ponti for the third time this season in winning Saturday's 29th running of the Grade I Arlington Million stakes race at Arlington Park in the United States.
"Gio Ponti must be sick of the sight of us," Alex Cole, the racing manager to Jim and Fitri Hay, the Dubai-based part owners, told the Chicago Sun Times.
The two horses clashed at the Dubai World Cup in March, with Cape Blanco coming fourth one place ahead of Gio Ponti.
The pair duelled last month in the Grade 1 Man O'War Stakes at Belmont Park, with Jamie Spencer, Cape Blanco's partner, riding a near perfect race to outwit Ramon Dominguez.
"He's had quite a long year and he kicked off the season in Dubai. We met [Gio Ponti] three times and three times he's [lost]. Gio Ponti didn't have the greatest run here."
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Haircare resolutions 2021
From Beirut and Amman to London and now Dubai, hairstylist George Massoud has seen the same mistakes made by customers all over the world. In the chair or at-home hair care, here are the resolutions he wishes his customers would make for the year ahead.
1. 'I will seek consultation from professionals'
You may know what you want, but are you sure it’s going to suit you? Haircare professionals can tell you what will work best with your skin tone, hair texture and lifestyle.
2. 'I will tell my hairdresser when I’m not happy'
Massoud says it’s better to offer constructive criticism to work on in the future. Your hairdresser will learn, and you may discover how to communicate exactly what you want more effectively the next time.
3. ‘I will treat my hair better out of the chair’
Damage control is a big part of most hairstylists’ work right now, but it can be avoided. Steer clear of over-colouring at home, try and pursue one hair brand at a time and never, ever use a straightener on still drying hair, pleads Massoud.
