KEEN Ice, the conqueror of American Pharaoh in the Travers Stakes, heads a strong US challenge for the $10 million Dubai World Cup sponsored by Emirates. He will be bidding for a second victory for his trainer Dale Romans who claimed the race in 2005 with Roses In May.

Also nominated is Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner California Chrome who is already in Dubai Racing Club’s quarantine facility. Another US raider to have touched down is Godolphin’s Wood Memorial winner Frosted. Dortmund, the 2015 Santa Anita Derby winner, has also been nominated to the Dubai World Cup field. His trainer Bob Baffert will be bidding for a third Dubai World Cup.