Aptly named Measured Time not only took the measure of seven rivals in the Al Rashidiya Stakes (G2T) Dec. 20 at Meydan Racecourse but did it in course-record time of 1:45.11 without being asked by jockey William Buick.
The Al Rashidiya was the brightest light on an evening that included the first two group stakes of the 2024-25 Dubai World Cup Carnival. Measured Time, a 4-year-old Frankel colt trained by Charlie Appleby for Godolphin, sparkled.
Shrugging off some nervous behavior in the parade ring, Measured Time wasted no time taking the lead during the long run down the backstretch. He easily opened a daylight advantage and was never challenged. Buick gave him a half-hearted reminder tap midway down the stretch but it wasn’t needed as he cruised to a seven-length victory.
The record time came despite the rail being set 8 meters out into the course.
“He didn’t need to put in a performance like that,” said Buick,…
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