Red Desire Ready for Breeders' Cup

American horses could have a tough time in the Emirates Airlines Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf (gr. I). Not only is European invader Midday back to defend her title, Japan has sent a formidable adversary in Red Desire.

A group I winner in her native Japan, 4-year-old Red Desire is the wealthiest entry in the Filly & Mare Turf, with earnings of $3,600,782. That surpasses Midday’s $2,313,511 as well as the bankroll of the 2008 winner, Forever Together, who has earned $2,957,639. Forever Together finished third in last year’s edition and is back for a third attempt.

Red Desire is also the most well-traveled of the 11-horse field. After seven starts in her native country, she won a group II race in Dubai prior to attempting this year’s Dubai World Cup (UAE-I), where she finished 11th.

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