Coolmore America Handbook 2019

❝ ... Mendelssohn made his dirt debut in the $2 million Grade 2 UAE Derby and won almost from Dubai to Kentucky. ... he crossed the finish 18¾ lengths in front of Rayya, stopping the timer in 1:55.18 for 1,800 meters, about 1 3 / 16 miles. The time was a dirt-track record ~ Source: Marcus Hersh , , 03/31/2018 Mendelssohn beyond impressive in winning UAE Derby

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