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Reflecting on Royal Delta's Dubai World Cup

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Life doesn't always follow the path of hopes and dreams....

Living the Dream

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While champion Royal Delta spent another morning turning heads as she soared around Meydan on March 30, her owner and jockey were living out the dream with which she has gifted them....

Long Before Dawn and Extending Into Night

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For Royal Delta, a big part of her daily routine revolves around eating. And she approaches her meals with the same kind of enthusiasm that she has for running....

One More Perfect Day In The Desert

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From the time she zipped through three furlongs down the stretch as a light sharpener for the world's richest race until post positions were drawn more than eight hours later, trainer Bill Mott wouldn't have changed a thing....

Mott Says Royal Delta is Feeling Sassy

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With her bid for history in the Dubai World Cup (UAE-gr. I) only four days away, Royal Delta is feeling, as trainer Bill Mott put it with a delighted grin, “sassy.”...

Royal Delta and Lucky Chappy Hit the Meydan Track

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Gaining more poise with each day she trains at Meydan, champion Royal Delta was able to share some of her self-assurance with another American runner in Dubai on March 26, guiding UAE Derby (UAE-gr. II) contender Lucky Chappy around the track during morning training....

A champion filly's work is never really done.

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Royal Delta galloped around Meydan Racecourse just after sunrise on March 25 and then returned to school in the paddock as the last rays of daylight tickled the towers of Dubai's emphatic skyline....

Morning Line Goes to Dubai - Royal Delta

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Even in the dim half light between night and morning, there was no mistaking her....