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Dubai Eye
04-04-2025
- Sport
- Dubai Eye
Dubai World Cup to kick off on Saturday
The Dubai World Cup 2025 is set to kick off on Saturday at the Meydan Racecourse with the participation of 102 horses from 13 countries. They will compete in nine races with a total prize of $30.5 million, including $12 million dedicated for the main race. The first race begins at 4:35 p.m., while the main race is expected to start at 9:30 p.m. and spans 2,000 metres on sand amid fierce competition. The world's elite are represented by the Japanese horse "Oshiba Tesoro" and the leading candidate "Forever Young", the 2024 UAE Derby champion and winner of the 2025 Saudi Cup. Imperial Emperor, Walk of Stars, Wilson Tesoro, Ramjet, Rattle 'n' Roll, El Maracolo, Mixto, Katona, and Heat Show also compete for the title. The evening kicks off with the first race, the Dubai Kahayla Classic, a Group 1 race over 2,000 meters of sand, featuring 15 purebred Arabians and carrying a prize purse of $1 million. The second round, the Dubai Gold Cup (Group 2), will be held with the participation of 10 Thoroughbred Arabians, over a distance of 3,200 metres on grass, with prizes of $1 million. The third round, the Godolphin Mile (Group 2), will be held with the participation of 14 Thoroughbred Arabians, over a distance of 1,600 metres on sand, with prizes of $1 million. The fourth round, the Al Quoz Sprint (Group 1), will feature 11 Thoroughbreds (Group 1) over a distance of 1,200 metres on grass, with prizes totalling $1.5 million. The fifth round, the Emirates Derby, will feature 1,900 metres on sand, with 9 Thoroughbreds (Group 2) participating, with prizes totalling $1 million. Twelve purebred Arabian horses will participate in the sixth race, the Dubai Golden Shaheen, Category 1, over a distance of 1,200 meters on sand, with prizes worth $2 million. Eleven purebred Arabian horses will also compete in the seventh race, the Dubai Turf, over a distance of 1,800 meters on grass, with prizes worth $5 million. Nine purebred Arabian horses are competing in the eighth race, the Longines Dubai Sheema Classic (Group 1), over a distance of 2,410 meters on grass, with prizes worth $6 million.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Historic 1957 Corvette SS Commands $7.7 Million at Auction
Read the full story on Modern Car Collector A groundbreaking piece of American racing history, the 1957 Corvette SS, sold for a staggering $7.7 million at RM Sotheby's Miami sale, marking a significant moment for collectors and Corvette enthusiasts. This one-of-a-kind race car, developed under the guidance of legendary Corvette engineer Zora Arkus-Duntov, was Chevrolet's ambitious attempt to compete against European powerhouses at Le Mans. Known internally as Project XP-64, the Corvette SS was a revolutionary machine for its time, featuring a lightweight tubular frame and a magnesium body. Powering the car was a factory-tuned 283-cubic-inch V8 equipped with Ramjet fuel injection, paired with a four-speed manual transmission. Despite its promising design, the car's debut at the 12 Hours of Sebring in 1957 was short-lived. Piloted by John Fitch and Piero Taruffi, the Corvette SS faced multiple mechanical issues and was ultimately retired after just 23 laps, largely due to excessive heat generated by its magnesium body. Not long after its debut, Chevrolet's racing efforts were halted when the Automobile Manufacturers Association prohibited factory-backed motorsports participation. Following its brief competitive stint, the Corvette SS remained a symbol of Chevrolet's racing aspirations, appearing in promotional events before being permanently housed at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum. Last year, the museum announced plans to part with 11 vehicles, including the Corvette SS, leading to its highly anticipated auction debut. Bidding for the historic race car opened at $3 million and quickly surpassed the reserve price. A flurry of offers pushed the final hammer price to $7 million, with fees bringing the total to $7.7 million, solidifying its place as one of the most significant Corvette sales in history. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
