Forever Young (Jpn) (Real Steel {Jpn}) is one of 35 individual Group/Grade 1 winners set for the 29th edition of the Dubai World Cup meeting at Meydan on Apr. 5, as the likely fields were released on Wednesday.
Worth a combined $30.5 million in prize-money, the nine races are anchored by the $12-million G1 Dubai World Cup, which features Forever Young, a winner of the 2025 G1 Saudi Cup, facing off with Ushba Tesoro (Jpn) (Orfevre {Jpn}), who won the 2023 edition of the race.
The $6-million G1 Longines Dubai Sheema Classic sees Godolphin's Rebel's Romance (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}) aiming for a title defense and he squares off with six other top-tier winners, among them Japan's Danon Decile (Jpn) (Epiphaneia {Jpn}), Durezza (Jpn) (Duramente {Jpn}) and Cervinia (Jpn) (Harbinger {GB}).
Missing from the FWD Champion's Day entries at Sha Tin in late April, Saudi Cup runner-up Romantic Warrior (Ire) (Acclamation {GB}) has been entered for the $5-million G1 Dubai Turf, where he will clash with Team Valor runner and Group 1 winner Facteur Cheval (Ire) (Ribchester {Ire}) and Godolphin's Nations Pride (Ire) (Teofilo {Ire}).
Isivunguvungu (SAf) (What A Winter {SAf}) is among the field for the G1 Al Quoz Sprint, as are British Group 1 winners Regional (GB) (Territories {Ire}) and Audience (GB) (Iffraaj {GB}). Tuz (Oxbow), who won the G1 Dubai Golden Shaheen last year, and GI Breeders' Cup Sprint hero Straight No Chaser (Speightster) lock horns in the G1 Dubai Golden Shaheen. Grade I winner Raging Torrent (Maximus Mischief) contests the G2 Godolphin Mile, while the card also features the G2 Dubai Gold Cup and the G2 UAE Derby.
To view the likely fields, please click here.
“The strength and depth of horses aiming for the Dubai World Cup meeting this year is superb,” commented Ali Al Ali, CEO and board member, Dubai Racing Club (DRC). “We are delighted to have horses from 13 racing jurisdictions represented, including several returning champions.
“We wish everyone safe travels and can't wait to welcome everyone to Dubai for the most exciting day of our year.”
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