Mnasek dominates UAE Oaks
A Kentucky-bred daughter of Empire Maker,
Mnasek has earned her ticket back stateside after a dominant victory in Thursday’s $125,000 UAE Oaks (G3) at Meydan. But the Al Rashid Stables runner could make one more start in Dubai, if connections decide to take a swing at the Mar. 27 UAE Derby (G2) on World Cup night.
Just as the UAE Derby offers a bonanza of Kentucky Derby (G1) points, so does the companion UAE Oaks serve as a qualifier for the Kentucky Oaks (G1). Mnasek picked up 50 points in her 6 1/2-length romp, extending her record to 2-for-3.