Don't Overlook Dangerous Midge in Sheema

Dangerous Midge was probably Europe's biggest improver last season, when he closed out his campaign by landing the Breeders' Cup Turf (G1) at Churchill Downs in November — having opened it by winning a handicap at Doncaster in England back in April.

He was only rated 88 at the time, a far cry from Group One form, but cantered home by five lengths at Doncaster, earning £6,500 (Dh38,757) in the process.


Nearly seven months later, the son of Lion Heart lined up for the Breeders' Cup Turf (G1). He had won twice more in England since his season debut, most notably taking the Old Newtown Cup Handicap by eight lengths at Haydock Park in July. But it was hard to see him as a contender...

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