Buick, Lemaire among star names to run rule over WC night chances

Rattle N Roll was an eyecatching 4th in the Saudi Cup and Buick is hopeful more forceful tactics can see him close the gap on the winner Forever Young, who is a strong favourite on Saturday, and runner-up Ushba Tesoro, who won the DWC in 2023

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William Buick has a glittering book of rides on Saturday and spoke of glowing terms after partnering his Dubai World Cup mount Rattle N Roll on Thursday morning.

Godolphin's number-one rider was mobbed by the international press at trackwork before and after partnering his big-race ride on Meydan's dirt surface, with both the jockey and American trainer Kenny McPeek delighted with his enthusiastic workout.

"He felt good," Buick said. "Kenny was keen for me to sit on him and Danny who rides him every morning says he's been taking him on a bit. He's fresh and he felt very comfortable on the track. He was quite strong with me this morning, but he feels super. He's a really good ride to pick up and I'm looking forward to it."

Rattle N Roll was an eyecatching fourth in the Saudi Cup last time and Buick is hopeful more forceful tactics can see him close the gap on the winner Forever Young, who is a strong favourite on Saturday, and runnerup Ushba Tesoro, who won the Dubai World Cup in 2023.