'Hit Show' wins $12 million Dubai World Cup
5 Apr 2025 22:38
DUBAI (WAM)Qatar's 'Hit Show' triumphed in the 2025 Dubai World Cup's main event at Meydan, the pinnacle of global horse racing.
In the $12 million Emirates Airline Dubai World Cup, Hit Show, owned by Wathnan Racing, ridden by Florent Geroux and trained by Brad Cox, prevailed over eight top competitors in 2:03:50 minutes, earning $6.96 million with a 0.64-length victory.
Hamdan bin Mohammed crowns HIT SHOW as winner of the $12 million G1 #DubaiWorldCup race #AletihadNewsCenter #UAE @RacingDubai #DWC25 pic.twitter.com/1IUPXSW1eO — Aletihad English (@AletihadEn) April 5, 2025
The American horse Mixto, owned by Calumet Farm, came in second place, ridden by jockey Frankie Dettori and trained by Doug O'Neill, and received a cash prize of $2.4 million, while the Japanese horse Forever Young, owned by Susumu Fujita, came in third place, ridden by Ryusei Sakai and trained by Yoshito Yahagi, and collected $1.2 million.
HIT SHOW wins the 9th round "Dubai World Cup" at Dubai World Cup 2025 sponsored by Emirates. pic.twitter.com/pwrVGOe34O — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) April 5, 2025
The Saudi horse Walk of Stars, owned by Athbah Racing, came in fourth place.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Gulf Today
a day ago
- Gulf Today
Destructive battle
We might finally get an answer as to who runs the place, big business or big politics, with the fallout between Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Elon brought a big bucket of money to Trump's reelection campaign but as everyone knows there is no such thing as a free gift. Musk didn't get the big seat but he seemed to be the power behind the throne. Now these best buddies are sparing partners heading for the ring and one might have some extra weights hidden in their gloves. As an outsider it is interesting and perhaps entertaining but for Americans it could be a very destructive battle. It will be a goldmine for the late night comedians on TV. Why is American politics becoming an entertainment rather than a serious group trying to do the best for their country? Dennis Fitzgerald, Melbourne, Australia
Gulf Today
a day ago
- Gulf Today
Raducanu downs Bucsa to lead British trio into 2nd round at Queen's Club as Krejcikova crashes out
Emma Raducanu had a comfortable straight sets win over Spain's Cristina Bucsa and was one of three Britons to reach the second round of the WTA 500 tournament at Queen's Club on Tuesday, while Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova crashed out. Bucsa had won their only previous meeting in the first round of this year's Singapore Open, but this time the Spaniard was no match for the 22-year-old wildcard and Raducanu strolled to a 6-1 6-2 win. 'I'm still trying to find my groove on this surface,' Raducanu said. 'I knew today would be a very difficult match, I lost to Cristina earlier in the year so I was trying to make sure that didn't happen again and fight to get myself into the second round.' Raducanu will now face Rebecca Sramkova after the Slovak caused an upset with a 6-4 6-3 win over Czech seventh seed Krejcikova, who only returned to action last month after a back injury kept her out since November. Top tier women's tennis has returned to Queen's Club for the first time since 1973 and the home crowd had plenty to cheer on day two with Katie Boulter and Heather Watson also winning their first-round matches. 'To have the women back here, it feels very special,' Boulter, current British number one, said. 'It's something I've dreamt of, actually walking out on this court, after the last couple of years coming as a fan watching the men.' Boulter beat Australian qualifier Ajla Tomljanovic 7-6(4) 1-6 6-4 and will face fifth seed Diana Shnaider after the Russian 21-year-old defeated Poland's Magdalena Frech 6-4 6-1. Watson defeated Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva 6-4 6-3 to earn a second-round clash with another Kazakh, fourth seed former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina. 'Very happy to be through here at Queen's,' Watson said. 'It's such a great event so far, and I'm really enjoying playing here, playing on these courts at this amazing club, and staying at home, sleeping in my own bed.' The other Briton in action, Francesca Jones went down 6-2 6-4 to American McCartney Kessler who will meet top seed Zheng Quinwen. Czech Lehecka opens grass campaign with win in Stuttgart: Rising Czech force Jiri Lehecka began his Wimbledon build-up in impressive fashion with a 6-4 6-4 defeat of Benjamin Bonzi in the opening round of the Stuttgart Open on Monday. The eighth seed, whose last match on grass was in the Wimbledon fourth round in 2023, quickly got up to speed to overpower Bonzi, firing down 13 aces. Lehecka, 23, will face 2023 Stuttgart runner-up Jan-Lennard Struff next after he thumped down 30 aces during a 6-4 6-4 victory over Italy's Matteo Arnaldi, his first win against a top-50 opponent this season. American sixth seed Brandon Nakashima came through a battle against Britain's Jacob Fearnley, winning 4-6 7-6(4) 6-1. Top seed at the ATP 250 event is Alexander Zverev. Action also began at the Libema Open in Den Bosch with two-time runner-up Jordan Thompson beginning another run with a 6-4 6-4 defeat of American Aleksandar Kovacevic. Murray leaves door open to coaching return: Former world number one Andy Murray has left the door open to a coaching return after his short stint with Novak Djokovic ended without a trophy, but the Scot said he did not expect to be working with another player anytime soon. Serb Djokovic appointed Murray ahead of this year's Australian Open and said at the Qatar Open in February they would continue working together for an indefinite period. However, the 24-times Grand Slam champion then endured a woeful run of form and the pair parted ways last month ahead of the French Open. 'I would do it again at some stage. I don't think that will happen immediately,' Murray told the BBC on Monday. 'I wasn't planning on going into coaching as soon as I finished playing but it was a pretty unique opportunity. Reuters
Emirates Woman
3 days ago
- Emirates Woman
In Pics: Princess Iman Pahlavi gets married in an intimate Parisian family ceremony
The granddaughter of Iran's last monarch, Princess Iman Pahlavi, has exchanged vows with American financier Bradley Sherman in an elegant Parisian celebration, following a private courthouse ceremony in New York last month. The union marks a new chapter for the royal descendant, blending modern romance with regal tradition. After a quiet legal registration at the Manhattan Marriage Bureau in May, the couple hosted an intimate yet opulent wedding in Paris, attended by close family and friends. Among the esteemed guests was Empress Farah Diba, the bride's grandmother and widow of the late Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. For her walk down the aisle, Princess Iman chose a breathtaking lace gown from Lebanese designer Elie Saab's Fall/Winter 2024 collection. The off-shoulder dress, adorned with intricate hand-embroidered floral motifs, perfectly balanced modern sophistication and royal grandeur. She was escorted by her father, Reza Pahlavi, Iran's former crown prince, in a poignant moment that bridged past and present. Here are some exclusive images from Princess Iman Pahlavi and Bradley Sherman's Parisian The couple's romance began in 2017 after being introduced through mutual friends. In 2023, Sherman proposed during a beachside getaway, a moment later shared by Iman's mother, Yasmine Pahlavi, on Instagram. 'We've watched their relationship blossom and are so happy they've made a commitment to share their lives together,' she wrote. Now residing in New York City, Iman works at American Express, while Sherman is in finance. Their two-year engagement culminated in a celebration that honored both their contemporary lifestyle and royal heritage. As the middle daughter of Reza and Yasmine Pahlavi, Princess Iman carries forward the legacy of Iran's last imperial family with grace. Her wedding, much like her grandmother Empress Farah's iconic style, reflects a seamless fusion of tradition and modernity—a testament to the Pahlavi family's enduring influence. 20 of the most iconic royal wedding dresses of all time With first glimpses of the celebration shared on social media, the event has captivated royal watchers and fashion enthusiasts alike, reaffirming Princess Iman's place as a figure of timeless elegance. – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram Images: Instagram & Feature Image: @imanp
