Dubai World Cup Preview: Packed with more international interest – March 30 2024

Fri Mar 29 2024Alastair Bull

The 2024 Dubai World Cup carries a little more international interest than usual, with the typical Japanese, American, and Dubai horses opposed by an exciting runner with strong links to, of all places, Kazakhstan.
2024 Dubai World Cup: Top 10 storylines

Mon Mar 25 2024Kellie Reilly

Five reigning titleholders are back to defend their crowns on Saturday’s Dubai World Cup (G1) program, and three other past winners seek a return to glory on the blockbuster night at Meydan.
Tall Tales of the Track: The Ups and Downs of Tango Shandy

Fri Nov 10 2023Jennifer Kelly

The slip of a saddle at an inopportune time, like the middle of the Dubai World Cup in the case of California Chrome, can become a challenge even greater than the 1,000-pound animals running alongside. In one particular jump race nearly 40 years ago, a slip of a saddle and the question of a foot caused a horse, his rider, and his trainer enough consternation to last a lifetime.
Dubai World Cup winners in Breeders’ Cup Classic: Close, but no cigar

Tue Oct 17 2023Kellie Reilly

The relationship between the Dubai World Cup (G1) and the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) was forged early on, with a pattern set by Hall of Famer Cigar.
Top selections and longshots for 2023 Dubai World Cup gala

Fri Mar 24 2023Kellie Reilly

Let’s highlight potential value, and longshots of interest, along with some more obvious top selections for the eight Thoroughbred prizes at Meydan.
Dubai Carnival 2023: Horses to watch from the fall season at Meydan

Tue Jan 03 2023Kellie Reilly

The Dubai World Cup Carnival begins on Jan. 6, yet the racing action has already been in full swing in the United Arab Emirates since Oct. 28.
Get ready for the 2021 Dubai World Cup Carnival

Mon Jan 18 2021Kellie Reilly

Beginning Thursday at Meydan, the Dubai World Cup Carnival offers racing in the build-up to the DWC on Mar. 27 and $20 million Saudi Cup implications on Feb. 20.