MUBTAAHIJ was loaded onto a carrier in Dubai on Thursday morning and his road to the 2015 Kentucky Derby has started!

An alert-looking Mubtaahij, arriving at Dubai International Airport on Thursday morning.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum’s three-year-old colt will be travelling to Chicago via Amsterdam and he is in excellent condition. Thanks to Pat Cummings for sending us this photo.

Dubai Racing Channel’s Laura King visited Mubtaahij at his Dubai stable a few days ago and spoke to assistant trainer Trevor Brown.

Watch Road to Kentucky Derby Video here.