There’s no doubt that Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile and Pegasus World Cup winner Life Is Good (Into Mischief- Beach Walk, by Distorted Humor)  is the standout, but he’s just one of a galaxy of stars lining up in the 26th running of the Dubai World Cup (sponsored by Emirates Airline).

Six Group or Grade 1 winners line up in the $12 million contest, representing six different countries. With a five from six career record, Life Is Good possesses a fearsome profile, but is yet to tackle this 2000metre distance, something trainer Todd Pletcher has been working on.

“I’m very happy with him, his weight looks good, I think he handled the ship in perfectly,” said the Kentucky Derby-winning trainer. “The Pegasus was his first time at a mile and an eighth and he handled that well, so we’ve focused on just some good, stamina-building breezes and strong gallop outs. He does everything so willingly; he likes doing it, enjoys his job, and all his work has been super good.”

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