Dubai is set to stage the 30th edition of the Dubai World Cup this Saturday at Meydan Racecourse, bringing together 100 horses from leading international stables to compete across nine races with a total prize pool of $30.5 million.
Organised by the Dubai Racing Club, the event has completed all preparations, with strong participation expected from both local and global contenders. The annual fixture remains one of the most prominent dates on the international horse racing calendar.
The headline race of the evening, the Dubai World Cup sponsored by Emirates Airline, offers $12 million in prize money. The Group 1 contest over 2,000 metres on dirt will feature nine top-tier thoroughbreds, including defending champion “Hit Show”, “Meidan”, “Forever Young”, and “Imperial Emperor”.
The evening opens with the Dubai Kahayla Classic for Purebred Arabians, where 15 runners will compete for $1 million. Other key races include the Godolphin Mile, Dubai Gold Cup, and UAE Derby, each attracting competitive international fields.
Sprint and turf highlights include the Al Quoz Sprint and Dubai Golden Shaheen, while the Dubai Turf and Longines Dubai Sheema Classic offer prize purses of $5 million and $6 million respectively, drawing elite contenders from across racing jurisdictions.
With its scale, prize money, and global participation, the Dubai World Cup continues to reinforce Dubai’s position as a major hub in international horse racing.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
