Hamdan bin Mohammed and Maktoum bin Mohammed additionally attend the worldwide occasion
Mohammed bin Rashid: The twenty eighth Dubai World Cup is a testomony to the UAE’s dedication to uniting the world by way of the pursuit of excellence
“Since its inception in 1996, the Dubai World Cup has performed a key position in elevating Dubai’s standing as a worldwide sporting hub and a pacesetter within the equestrian trade”
Hamdan bin Mohammed crowns Laurel River because the winner of the $12 million G1 Dubai World Cup race sponsored by Emirates
Occasion options 120 horses from 14 international locations, together with 33 Group 1 champions, competing on the Meydan Racecourse
That includes a complete prize pool of $30.5 million, the nine-race occasion was broadcast dwell to thousands and thousands throughout 150 international locations by way of 40 networks
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended the twenty eighth Dubai World Cup held immediately on the Meydan Racecourse. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, additionally attended the occasion.
Talking on the event, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum mentioned: “The twenty eighth Dubai World Cup is a testomony to the UAE’s dedication to uniting the world by way of the pursuit of excellence. Since its inception in 1996, the Dubai World Cup has performed a key position in elevating Dubai’s standing as a worldwide sporting hub and a pacesetter within the equestrian trade. The participation of the world’s top-rated horses, and famend jockeys and trainers from throughout the globe displays Dubai’s stature within the worldwide horse racing panorama.”
The Dubai World Cup not solely celebrates one of the best in horse racing but in addition revitalises the particular bond shared amongst fans worldwide, marking one other vivid spot within the UAE’s wealthy historical past and heritage of equestrian excellence, Sheikh Mohammed mentioned. He additional burdened that the UAE and Dubai proceed to advertise shut cooperation and sharing of experience between regional and world horse racing communities to lift sporting achievements. His Highness counseled the Dubai Racing Membership and Meydan Racecourse groups for his or her efforts in delivering one other exceptional world occasion, additional strengthening Dubai’s standing as a premier worldwide sporting vacation spot.
On a spectacular night attended by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, and Chairman and Chief Government of Emirates Airline and Group; His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports activities Council; a number of dignitaries, and a few of the world’s most distinguished horse house owners and trainers, the Dubai World Cup noticed 9 fiercely contested races.
The Dubai World Cup featured 120 horses from 14 international locations, together with 33 Group 1 (G1) champions, competing on the Meydan Racecourse. With 40 worldwide networks from 150 international locations broadcasting the occasion, the Dubai World Cup was watched on tv by thousands and thousands of horse racing fans from over 150 international locations. This intensive broadcast protection underscores the Cup’s standing as one of many world’s most prestigious horse racing occasions.
Victory celebrations
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed topped Laurel River because the winner of the twenty eighth Dubai World Cup. Sporting the silks of Juddmonte Farms for the late Saudi Prince Khalid bin Abdullah, the winner was pushed by jockey Tadhg O’Shea below the supervision of coach Bhupat Seemar.
The twenty eighth version of the Dubai World Cup incorporates a whole prizemoney of $30.5 million, the spotlight of which is the $12 million G1 Dubai World Cup race run over 2000 metres on filth.
Honouring Sponsors
In recognition of their key position within the occasion’s success, His Highness Sheikh Rashed bin Dalmook Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Racing Membership honoured the sponsors of the Dubai World Cup, which included Emirates Airways, Longines, DP World, Nakheel, Atlantis The Royal, Azizi Developments, Al Tayer Motors, One Zabeel, and Emaar.
The Dubai World Cup night was dropped at an in depth with a blinding show within the Meydan sky, that includes cutting-edge laser expertise, LED lighting, and roughly 4,000 drones. The drones created breathtaking visible formations, including a shocking expertise to the occasion. The present aimed to interrupt a number of Guinness World Information.
Established in 1996 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Dubai World Cup has seen many memorable victories of worldwide horse racing superstars over time, together with Cigar, Dubai Millennium, Curlin, Arrogate and the race’s solely twin winner, Thunder Snow.
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