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Jesus' Team set to start working toward Dubai World Cup

Marty McGee|Feb 12, 2021

Jesus' Team after finishing second in the Pegasus World Cup

Barbara D. Livingston Jesus' Team finished second in the Pegasus World Cup on Jan. 23 and now is pointing to the Dubai World Cup on March 27.

HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. – Jesus’ Team is scheduled to resume a regular work schedule next Saturday after maintaining a light training schedule following his runner-up finish in the Pegasus World Cup on Jan. 23.

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Trainer Jose D’Angelo said Friday that Jesus’ Team has been sharp in his recent training at Palm Meadows and that “all is perfect” in the Pegasus aftermath. D’Angelo had considered sending the 4-year-old colt overseas for the Saudi Cup next Saturday before deciding to wait for the $12 million Dubai World Cup on March 27.

D’Angelo said Jesus’ Team will breeze every Saturday through March 13 before being flown to Dubai.

Jesus’ Team, owned by the Grupo 7C Racing Stable, has been a steady player in major races in recent months, finishing third in the Jim Dandy and Preakness, then second in the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile. He was 11-1 when he rallied under Irad Ortiz Jr. to get second, 2 3/4 lengths behind Knicks Go, in the Pegasus.

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