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Dubai World CupOfficial website for the Dubai World Cup

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Dubai worldcup, Nad Al Sheba Racecourse, Dubai, UAE March 24th 2007

Forget the Grand National, the Kentucky Derby and even the Arc de Triomphe, when it comes to money the Dubai World Cup is quite simply the richest horse race in the world. The mile-and-a-quarter group-one race, for four year olds and above, offers an incredible US$6 million prize fund with US$3.6 million going to the winner. It is no surprise that the best horses, jockeys and trainers make the annual trip to the UAE. The magnificent Nad Al Sheba Racecourse boasts state-of-art facilities, including television monitors in all areas to ensure you miss none of the action. A visit to the track is a must for any race fan. Not only is the race of the highest calibre, but the floodlit sand and dirt track is superb.

 
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Dubai is regarded as the "Pearl of the Arabian Gulf". The city finds the perfect blend between the past and the present. The atmospheric old town, with its markets and alleyways, is contrasted with the ultra modern and cosmopolitan new town. The new town provides perhaps the biggest attraction away from the track: some of the best shopping on the planet

 
HISTORY

The Dubai WorldCup is a Thoroughbred horserace event held annually since 1996 at the Nad Al Sheba Racecourse, 10 minutes away from the city centre of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The race was the creation of HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai, who owns Darley Stud, one of the world's leading Thoroughbred breeding and racing operations. It is the world's richest horse race, with a purse of USD 6 million since 2004.

The race's first winner was the future United States Hall of Fame Thoroughbred, Cigar, owned by Allen E. Paulson.

Due to its importance in racing, in 2006, the Dubai WorldCup was broadcast live on TVG and HRTV and taped later for showing on ABC. It was the first time ever that the race was shown on National TV in the United States.

Dubai WorldCup winners
  • 1996 - Cigar (United States)
  • 1997 - Singspiel (Ireland)
  • 1998 - Silver Charm (United States)
  • 1999 - Almutawakel (United Kingdom)
  • 2000 - Dubai Millennium (United Kingdom)
  • 2001 - Captain Steve (United States)
  • 2002 - Street Cry (Ireland)
  • 2003 - Moon Ballad (Ireland)
  • 2004 - Pleasantly Perfect (United States)
  • 2005 - Roses in May (United States)
  • 2006 - Electrocutionist (United Arab Emirates)
     
     
 

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