Dubai World Cup kicks off Saturday

Next Saturday, March 25, the 27th edition of the Dubai World Cup will start.

The most prominent and important event in the world in the field of horse racing, under the patronage of “Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,” Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

Dubai is a global sports destination

According to the Dubai Media Office, this event confirms Dubai's position as a world-class sports destination and a major hub

On the map of global horse sports, with the participation of the world's elite horses at the famous "Maidan" track, as part of an evening with prize money of $30.5 million.

main break

It is noteworthy that the main round of the cup is expected to win cash prizes amounting to 12 million dollars.

In addition to the participation of the best horses in the world, great global media attention and a huge fan following in a track

Meydan is the most prominent and newest architectural masterpiece in the world in terms of horse racing tracks, and the largest horse racing track in the world, with a capacity of 80 people. The global event will be held for the first time in its history during the holy month of Ramadan.

First class racing

The evening, which includes nine runs, concludes with the first-class Dubai World Cup race, in which a strong group of elite horses participate, including the defending champion Country Grammer, who aims to be the second horse to win two editions of the Dubai World Cup,

He is joined by the winner of the Saudi Cup and the Dubai Turf Panthalassa, one of eight Japanese horses participating in the race.

The Gears, coached by Simon and Ed Crisford and a Dubai World Cup Carnival alumnus, are also involved.

The Longines Dubai Shaima Classic (Class 1) race, with its $6 million prize money, is the second most important race of the evening.

Where seven winners of the first category races, including the defending champion Shahryar and his colleague, the Japanese star Equinox, participate in it.

This is followed by the Dubai Turf Race (Class 1) with prizes of $5 million (sponsored by DB World),

Which witnesses the participation of Lord North, the joint winner of the year 2022 and the winner of the 2021 edition, who is seeking to win for the third time

, where he faces a strong Japanese group including 2022 third-placed Finn du Garde and Japan Derby winner du Deuce.

The evening also includes two major speed races, Dubai Golden Shaheen (Class 1) and Al Quoz Sprint (Class 1).

Where the Golden Shaheen race for a distance of 1200 meters on sandy ground includes a group of distinguished participants from America, including

runner-up Breeders' Cup Sprint CZ Rocket and Group XNUMX winner Goneite take on defending champion Switzerland.

The Al Quoz Sprint will be held at a distance of 1200 meters on grass, with the participation of a strong international group, including Al Fatim, who is training in Britain, and the American Cazadero, while Al Suhail carries the hopes of Godolphin in this race.

Three races

Three races from the second category will be held in the evening, including the Dubai Gold Cup race, which attracted the winner of the 2021 edition of the Spectfest, and the Godolphin Mile race,

Among the most prominent participants in it were last year's champion Pethrat Lyon, the Emirates Derby,

Where Irish coach Aidan O'Brien seeks a fourth title with Cairo, while American coach Bob Baffert sends the horse

Worcester from California.

The evening opens with the first category race, the Dubai Kahila Classic, which is dedicated to purebred Arabian horses (category 1), where it will be

An exciting competition is expected between the winners of the last two editions, Darian and First Class.

Fun contests

It should be noted that the race will witness a lot of fun competitions among the audience, where guests and the public can

Winning prizes, such as: the Style Stakes competition, the Faces prize in races, and nomination competitions

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