Dubai World Cup: Hot action wherever we cast our lenses

What a beautiful morning it was on Thursday. And a very busy one at Meydan racecourse.

The 5 and 7 am bunch provided lots of entertainment for the assembled journalists, photographers, trainers and owners, even though there was not much breathing space on the apron we watch from.

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Everybody is comparing notes at this stage of preparation. We have spent several days minutely studying pictures and reading each other’s write ups.

Much discussion takes place on who looks best, works best or has a great draw to compliment their style of racing.

Jockeys are now in abundance trackside.

Frankie Dettori gave Lord North a pipe opener on the superbly prepared turf while the William Haggas trio were put through a slightly steadier regime.

Baron Samedi, the O’Brien clans sole entrant, looked every inch a future Melbourne Cup contestant but how I would love to see him start that journey with a bang here in Dubai whilst being piloted by James Doyle.

The author is a former Derby-winning handler and the mother of world renowned jockeys, James and Sophie Doyle