| Group One race | |
|---|---|
| Dubai World Cup | |
 The world's richest horse race | |
| Location | Nad Al Sheba Racecourse Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Inaugurated | 1996 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Website | Dubai World Cup |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 2,000 metres (10 furlongs) |
| Track | Dirt, left-handed |
| Qualification | Northern Hemisphere 4yo+ & Southern Hemisphere 3yo+ |
| Weight | SH 3yo: 54. Nad Al Sheba Racecourse is a Thoroughbred Horse racing facility in Dubai, United Arab Emirates opened in 1986 Dubai (in دبيّ,) is one of the seven emirates and most populous city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE The Thoroughbred is a horse breed Flat racing is a term commonly used to denote a form of Horse racing which is run over a level track at a predetermined distance A furlong is a measure of Distance in Imperial units and US customary units. Northern Hemisphere is the half of a Planet that is North of the Equator —the word hemisphere literally means 'half ball' Southern Hemisphere is the half of a Planet that is South of the Equator —the word hemisphere literally means 'half ball' 5kg. NH & SH 4yo+: 57kg |
| Purse | US$6 million |
The Dubai World Cup is a Thoroughbred horse race held annually since 1996 at the Nad Al Sheba Racecourse in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Thoroughbred horse racing is a worldwide Sport and Industry involving the racing of Thoroughbred Horses It is governed by different national Nad Al Sheba Racecourse is a Thoroughbred Horse racing facility in Dubai, United Arab Emirates opened in 1986 Dubai (in دبيّ,) is one of the seven emirates and most populous city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE The race is operated through the Emirates Horse Racing Authority (EHRA) whose Chairman is Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Presidential Affairs of United Arab Emirates. Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan is one of the sons of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and is a member of the Royal Family of Abu Dhabi in
The race was the creation of the Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum who owns Darley Stud & Godolphin Racing, one of the world's leading thoroughbred breeding and racing operations. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum ( Arabic محمد بن راشد المكتوم) also Sheikh Mohammed ( Honourific) (born July 22, Darley Stud is a thoroughbred breeding operation owned by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, ruler of Dubai and vice-president of the United Godolphin Racing Inc operates Thoroughbred Horse racing stables in Dubai and England.
Part of the Dubai World Cup Night of races, it has a purse of USD 6 million since 2004. Dubai World Cup Night is a series of six Thoroughbred horse races held annually at at Nad Al Sheba Racecourse in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been It is a Group 1 flat race on dirt for Northern Hemisphere Thoroughbred four-year-olds & up and for Southern Hemisphere Thoroughbred three-year-olds & up run over a distance of 2,000 metres (10 furlongs) in late March. Conditions races are horse races where the weights carried by the runners are laid down by the conditions attached to the race Flat racing is a term commonly used to denote a form of Horse racing which is run over a level track at a predetermined distance Northern Hemisphere is the half of a Planet that is North of the Equator —the word hemisphere literally means 'half ball' Southern Hemisphere is the half of a Planet that is South of the Equator —the word hemisphere literally means 'half ball' A furlong is a measure of Distance in Imperial units and US customary units.
The race's first winner was the future United States Hall of Fame thoroughbred, Cigar, owned by Allen E. Paulson. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame was founded in 1950 in Saratoga Springs New York, to honor the achievements of American thoroughbred Cigar, born April 18, 1990 at Country Life Farm near Bel Air Maryland, is a Hall of Fame Thoroughbred racehorse who in Allen Eugene Paulson (April 22 1922 - July 19 2000 was an American Businessman, Philanthropist, Thoroughbred Racehorse breeder
In 2006 the Dubai World Cup was broadcast live on TVG Network and HRTV and taped later for showing on ABC. TVG Network is an American Digital cable network that specializes in Horse racing. Horse Racing TV (HRTV is a Digital cable channel that is dedicated to the world of horse racing The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. It was the first time that the race was shown on national TV in the United States. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the
Records
Speed record:
- 1:59. 50 - Dubai Millennium (2000)
Most wins:
- No horse has ever won this race more than once. Dubai Millennium (1996-2001 was a racehorse owned by the Godolphin Stables, who raced predominantly in Europe.
Most wins by an owner:
- 4 - Godolphin Racing 2000, 2002 2003, 2006)
Most wins by a jockey:
- 4 - Jerry Bailey (1996, 1997, 2001, 2002)
Most wins by a trainer:
- 5 - Saeed bin Suroor (1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2006)
Winners
| Year | Winner | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time |
| 1996 | Cigar | 6 | Jerry Bailey | William I. Mott | Allen E. Paulson | 2:03. Godolphin Racing Inc operates Thoroughbred Horse racing stables in Dubai and England. In Sport, a jockey is one who rides Horses in Horse racing or steeplechase racing primarily as a profession Jerry D Bailey (born August 29, 1957 in Dallas Texas) is a retired American Hall of Fame Jockey. In Horse racing, a trainer is responsible for preparing a horse for races Saeed bin Suroor (born October 10, 1967, Dubai) is a Horse racing trainer. Cigar, born April 18, 1990 at Country Life Farm near Bel Air Maryland, is a Hall of Fame Thoroughbred racehorse who in Jerry D Bailey (born August 29, 1957 in Dallas Texas) is a retired American Hall of Fame Jockey. William I "Bill" Mott (born July 29, 1953 in Mobridge South Dakota) is an American Horse trainer, most notable for his work with Allen Eugene Paulson (April 22 1922 - July 19 2000 was an American Businessman, Philanthropist, Thoroughbred Racehorse breeder 84 |
| 1997 | Singspiel | 5 | Jerry Bailey | Michael Stoute | Sheikh Mohammed | 2:01. Singspiel (born 1992 is an Irish -bred Thoroughbred racehorse. Sir Michael Ronald Stoute (b October 22, 1945) has been training horses since 1972. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum ( Arabic محمد بن راشد المكتوم) also Sheikh Mohammed ( Honourific) (born July 22, 91 |
| 1998 | Silver Charm | 4 | Gary Stevens | Bob Baffert | Bob & Beverly Lewis | 2:04. Silver Charm (born February 22 1994) is an American Champion Thoroughbred Race horse. Gary Lynn Stevens (born March 6, 1963 in Caldwell Idaho) is an American Thoroughbred Horse racing Jockey. Bob Baffert (born January 13, 1953 in Nogales Arizona) is an American horse owner and trainer. Robert B "Bob" Lewis ( May 12, 1924 - February 17, 2006) was an American businessman who owned a number of champion Thoroughbred 29 |
| 1999 | Almutawakel | 4 | Richard Hills | Saeed bin Suroor | Hamdan Al Maktoum | 2:00. Richard Hills (born January 22, 1963) is a Flat racing Jockey. Saeed bin Suroor (born October 10, 1967, Dubai) is a Horse racing trainer. Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum (born December 25 1945 in Bur Dubai, Dubai) is the Deputy Ruler of Dubai and the Minister of Finance and Industry 65 |
| 2000 | Dubai Millennium | 4 | Frankie Dettori | Saeed bin Suroor | Godolphin Racing | 1:59. Dubai Millennium (1996-2001 was a racehorse owned by the Godolphin Stables, who raced predominantly in Europe. Lanfranco "Frankie" Dettori, MBE (born December 15, 1970 in Milan) is a Thoroughbred Race horse Jockey Godolphin Racing Inc operates Thoroughbred Horse racing stables in Dubai and England. 50 |
| 2001 | Captain Steve | 4 | Jerry Bailey | Bob Baffert | Michael E. Pegram | 2:00. Captain Steve (foaled 1997 in Kentucky) is an American Thoroughbred racehorse. Michael E Pegram (born February 16, 1952 in Fort Knox, Kentucky) is the owner of the 1998 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes 40 |
| 2002 | Street Cry | 4 | Jerry Bailey | Saeed bin Suroor | Godolphin Racing | 2:01. Street Cry (foaled March 11, 1998 in Ireland) is a Thoroughbred racehorse and winner of the 2002 Dubai World Cup, 18 |
| 2003 | Moon Ballad | 4 | Frankie Dettori | Saeed bin Suroor | Godolphin Racing | 2:00. Moon Ballad (foaled 1999 in Ireland) is a Thoroughbred racehorse who competed internationally 48 |
| 2004 | Pleasantly Perfect | 6 | Alex Solis | Richard Mandella | Diamond A Racing Corp. Pleasantly Perfect (born April 2 1998 in Lexington Kentucky) is a Thoroughbred racehorse who retired as the fourth richest American horse in career earnings Alex O Solis (born March 25, 1964 in Panama City, Panama) is a Jockey based in the United States. Richard E Mandella (born November 5, 1950 in Altadena California) is a Thoroughbred Horse trainer and a member of the | 2:00. 24 |
| 2005 | Roses in May | 5 | John Velazquez | Dale L. Romans | Ken & Sarah Ramsey | 2:02. Roses in May, born on February 9, 2000, is an American Thoroughbred Racehorse bred by Margaux Farm in Midway Kentucky John R Velazquez (born November 24, 1971 in Carolina, Puerto Rico) is a Jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing. Dale L Romans (born August 14, 1966 in Louisville Kentucky) is an American Thoroughbred racehorse trainer. 17 |
| 2006 | Electrocutionist | 5 | Frankie Dettori | Saeed bin Suroor | Godolphin Racing | 2:01. Electrocutionist (February 24 2001 - September 9 2006 was a Thoroughbred racehorse. 32 |
| 2007 | Invasor | 5 | Fernando Jara | Kiaran McLaughlin | Shadwell Stable | 1:59:97 |
| 2008 | Curlin | 4 | Robby Albarado | Steve Asmussen | Stonestreet/Midnight Cry S | 2:00. Invasor (foaled August 3, 2002 is a Thoroughbred Racehorse bred in Argentina by Haras Clausan Fernando Jara (born December 18, 1987 in Panama) is thoroughbred horse racing Jockey in the United States. Kiaran P McLaughlin (born November 15, 1960 in Lexington Kentucky) is an American Thoroughbred racehorse trainer. Shadwell Racing is the Thoroughbred Horse racing operations of Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai. Curlin (foaled March 25 2004 in Kentucky) is an American Thoroughbred racehorse and the current highest North American money earner with over Robby Albarado (born September 11, 1973 in Lafayette Louisiana) is an American Thoroughbred horse racing Jockey. Steven Mark Asmussen (born November 18, 1965, in Gettysburg South Dakota) is an American Thoroughbred racehorse trainer 15 |
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