Invasor Donn good

Breeders' Cup Classic winner Invasor made a winning return to action when

claiming the Grade One Donn Handicap at Gulfstream Park.

The five-year-old, who is owned by Sheikh Hamdan al Maktoum's Shadwell Stable,

had been off the track since securing his Horse of the Year title with victory

at Churchill Downs.

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Trainer Kiaran McLaughlin sent Invasor to Florida as a prep for next month's

Dubai World Cup but all did not got to plan with the son of Candy Stripes boxed

in on the turn for home before clipping the heels of a rival.

Invasor and jockey Fernando Jaro recovered though, finding room a furlong out

before accelerating away to pull two lengths clear of Hesanoldsalt, who claimed

second in a three-way photo.

"I thought he was stopped," McLaughlin told www.thoroughbredtimes.

"He showed what a superior horse he is. He finds a way to win every time. It

was scary, but he showed why he was Horse of the Year.

"We'll leave for Dubai on March 15. It's going to be exciting. This horse

wants the mile-and-a-quarter, and will be at equal weights with Discreet Cat

this year."

Invasor, who began his racing career in Uruguay, will be making a second trip

to Dubai after finishing fourth behind Discreet Cat in the UAE Derby last year.