Dubai World Cup to hold draw on April 3 to officially announce global race, choose gates for horses
Along with the main round, the four other races include the Al Quoz Sprint (Group 1) over 1200m, the Dubai Golden Shaheen (Group 1) over 1200m, the Dubai Turf (Group 1) over 1800m, and the Dubai Sheema Classic (Group 1) over 2410m.
The draw will be held in the presence of owners and trainers to officially announce the global race, scheduled for next Saturday at Meydan Racecourse, featuring the world's elite riders and horses. The draw will also determine the starting gates for each horse.
The Dubai World Cup comprises nine races, with prize money totalling $30.5 million, including $12 million for the main race sponsored by Emirates Airline. The race features the participation of 11 of the world's top horses.
The Dubai Racing Club also announced changes to the Dubai World Cup schedule for next Saturday at Meydan Racecourse due to weather changes expected, and to ensure the safety and comfort of the riders.
Yesterday, the Emirates Racing Authority (ERA) conducted the draw for four other races of the Dubai World Cup: the 2,000-meter Dubai Kahayla Classic (Group 1) for Purebred Arabians, the 3,200-meter Dubai Gold Cup (Group 2), the 1,600-meter Godolphin Mile (Group 2), and the 1,900-meter UAE Derby (Group 2).
The club confirmed that the Meydan racecourse gates will open at 2.30 pm, with the first round, the Group 1 Dubai Kahayla Classic, set to begin at 4.35pm, while the main round, the Dubai World Cup, will be held at 9.30pm, followed by a closing ceremony befitting the event's stature.
Sheikh Rashid bin Dalmook Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Racing Club, said: 'The safety and well-being of horses, jockeys and attendees remains our top priority. Accordingly, the start time of the evening's races has been changed, reaffirming the organising committee's commitment to providing an exceptional evening of excitement and a distinctive atmosphere befitting the Dubai World Cup.'
Ali Al Ali, Board Member and Executive Director of the Dubai Racing Club, emphasised the club's commitment to implementing the best international organizational practices in the 29th Dubai World Cup, to consolidate its global standing and ensure its sustainable success.
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