The $1.5 million Godolphin Mile Sponsored by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum City-District One (G2) March 30 on the Meydan Racecourse dirt
The U.S. runners also bring solid credentials. Coal Front, a 5-yearold Stay Thirsty ridgling, has won six of eight starts. He most recently captured the Razorback Handicap (G3) at Oaklawn Park, looking sharp going 1 1/16 miles. “He’s trained impressively, like he always does,” said Pletcher, who also trained Coal Front’s sire. “He’s a beautiful horse, and we feel like the one-turn mile should suit him perfectly, especially backing up off a two-turn race.”
Coal Front was a $575,000 sale by Kirkwood at OBS April