The 2023 Dubai World Cup is one of the most anticipated equestrian events in the world. Held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, it brings together some of the world’s best equine athletes and their human counterparts in a race for glory. The event is the wealthiest equestrian competition in the world, with a purse of $30.5 million.
It is a yearly March event and this time it will be next Saturday, March 25. It is a race over 2,000 meters on dirt, a long-distance race for thoroughbreds. The competition is at the Meydan Racecourse in the heart of downtown Dubai.
The event is open to horses from all countries, and many of the world’s best purebreds compete for the grand prize. Horses are often from Japan, England, the United States, and Australia. It also attracts some of the best riders, trainers, and owners worldwide.
The event is also a great spectator event, attracting thousands of people each year, and the racecourse has a capacity of 80,000 spectators. The atmosphere is electric as the crowd cheers on their favorite horses throughout the race. The event has also become an excellent opportunity for companies to showcase their products and services.
When:
Saturday, March 25 at 12:35 ET (first race) at the Meydan Racecourse in the heart of downtown Dubai
Betting Odds:
County Grammar +250
Algiers +330
Panthalassa +700
Usba Tesoro +800
Bar +800
2023 Dubai World Cup
The highlight of the 27th edition of the Dubai World Cup will be the $12 million Group 1. It’s a 2,000-meter dirt race featuring some of the best names in horse racing worldwide.
Since its debut in 1996, the Dubai World Cup has been an annual fixture on the international horse racing calendar.
This event will be for the first time during the holy month of Ramadan. Breakfast will be served right after the sixth race, a 1,200-meter, $2 million Group 1 Dubai Golden Shaheen on a dirt track.
Favorites to win the 2023 Dubai World Cup
The $12 million Dubai World Cup will kick off Saturday at the brand-new Meydan racecourse in the United Arab Emirates with 15 horses, eight of which are Japanese.
Japanese horse Panthalassa, ridden by Yutaka Koshida and trained by Yoshito Yagahi, recently won the Saudi Cup, run on Saturday, February 25, at the King Abdulaziz Racecourse. Panthalassa was unchallenged from start to finish.
American Country Grammer, who partnered with him in his previous race and will now seek revenge and his second consecutive victory in a sand track race at 2,000 meters, will undoubtedly be one of his main contenders.
Café Pharoah, the third-place finisher in the Saudi Cup and one of the top long-distance runners, is among the likely contenders. He is the son of a three-time champion American Pharoah.
Emblem Road, a Quality Road that finished sixth in the last edition of the race in February and won the 2022 Saudi Cup, is also among the entries. In addition, Japanese horse Crown Pride, fifth in the Saudi Cup and second in the Nippon TV Hai at Funabashi, the JBC Classic at Morioka, and the Champions Cup at Chukyo, all held in Japan, will be another contender. Crown Pride has a record of three wins in nine starts.
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