Road to Dubai, one of Borrowdale Park’s super troopers, crossed over the rainbow bridge on Friday, and he will be missed. Our thoughts are with his owner John Koumides, and Kirk and Debra Swanson.

The seven-year-old gelding by The Sheik achieved his tenth win on March 24 2019 – a 1260m MR 80 Handicap. He won his first start on November 16, 2014, and his victories included the HRIB Gold Cup in 2015 and 2017, and the Hachiman Sprint in 2016.

The end came after a prolonged battle with colic, and a decision had to be made, putting the horse first. Racing has its glorious moments and it can also break your heart.

Fly high Road To Dubai.