Kabirkhan (Dubai Racing Club)
Churchill Downs Press Release
LOUISVILLE, Ky.— One of the most popular horses to ever compete in Kazakhstan and Russia, Kabirkhan, has arrived at Churchill Downs to trainer Brad Cox and will compete in North America this summer and fall.
The colt, sired by Kentucky Derby winner California Chrome, has only two blemishes in his 12-race career while sporting victories on dirt and synthetic racetracks. Owned by Tlek Mukanbetkaliyev, Kabirkhan began his career a perfect 8-for-8 winning Grade I events at Russia’s Pyatigorsk and Nalchik along with Kazakhstan’s Almaty.
Kabirkhan arrived at Churchill Downs on Sunday and has galloped each day.
“We’re just starting to get to know him and how he moves,” Cox said. “We’ll get to know him a bit more then start to get a couple works under him before we make any plans.”
Kabirkhan most recently finished a disappointing eighth in the Dubai World Cup (GI) in late March.
