Jockey Junior Alvarado, aboard Senor Buscador, wins the Saudi Cup at King Abdulaziz Racecourse on February 24, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Getty

Alvarado and Senor Buscador bid for historic double at Dubai World Cup

Venezuelan jockey has never ridden at Meydan but is confident his mount has the all the tools to be victorious in $12 million race

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Ushba Tesoro will defend Dubai World Cup crown from Stall 5

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Kabirkhan carries Kazakh hopes in 2024 Dubai World Cup

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Tadhg O’Shea seeks Dubai World Cup glory on Laurel River

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Oscar Chavez rides Military Law to victory in Maktoum Classic

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Clapton heads Super Saturday field for spot in Dubai World Cup

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Senor Buscador, left, ridden by Junior Alvarado beats Ushba Tesoro under Yuga Kawada to win the $20 million Saudi Cup in Riyadh on Saturday, February 24. AP

Senor Buscador wins $20 million Saudi Cup

The six-year-old son of Mineshaft rallied on the home stretch to pip Japan’s Ushba Tesoro

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Lemon Pop carries Godolphin hopes for a first Saudi Cup success

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Spirit Dancer gives Sir Alex Ferguson his 'best ever' day in racing

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Alex Ferguson bids for one more title with Spirit Dancer in Bahrain

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Without a Fight wins Melbourne Cup to give Zahra back-to-back victories

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Seemar targets third season of success on the trot

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Frankie Dettori enjoys fairytale finale at Ascot

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Jockey Mark Zahra celebrates winning on his horse Without a Fight in the $6 million Melbourne Cup. AFP

Without a Fight wins Melbourne Cup to give Zahra back-to-back victories

Seven-year-old gelding stormed clear in the final 100m to hold off Soulcombe and outsider Sheraz in a thrilling finish to the 'race that stops a nation'

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Seemar targets third season of success on the trot

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Frankie Dettori enjoys fairytale finale at Ascot

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Special Dettori is better than ever and right to continue racing

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Assad regime forces surrender their weapons in Hama

Assad regime forces surrender their weapons in Hama

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Israeli air strikes in Yemen after Houthi missile intercepted over Israel

Vladimir Putin proposes missile duel with the US

Vladimir Putin proposes missile duel with the US

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