Music Magnate
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Bjorn Baker is in the dark about his opposition, but he is more than happy with his New Zealand-bred sprinter Music Magnate ahead of the Gr.1 Al Quoz Sprint Trophy (1200m) at Meydan on World Cup night.
“It's very hard to weigh up the competition, it's hard to compare form and line it up,” he said.
Baker arrived in Dubai on Wednesday, a week after the six-year-old settled in with the trainer's apprentice Jean Van Overmeire.
“He's travelled great, I couldn't be happier with him,” Baker said. “He's been ticking along in work for a fair while so he's got that residual fitness.
“His first-up record is excellent and his firm track record is excellent too. The unknown factor is the straight 1200m, but he's had plenty of practice.”