Nominations For Dubai World Cup Carnival Open

Meydan Racecourse | Horsephotos

Nominations are now open for the 2023 edition of the Dubai World Cup meeting, set for Saturday, Mar. 25 at Meydan Racecourse. Celebrating its 27th anniversary this year, the Dubai World Cup will offer $30.5 million in purses across eight stakes races.

In addition to the $6-million 2000-metre main event, supporting races include the G1 Longines Dubai Sheema Classic at 2400 metres; the G1 Dubai Golden Shaheen set at 1200 metres on dirt; the G1 Al Quoz Sprint over 1200 metres on turf; the 3200-metre G2 Dubai Gold Cup on turf; 1900 metre G2 UAE Derby, which also offers 100 GI Kentucky Derby qualifying points to the winner; G2 Godolphin Mile offered at 1600metres on dirt; and the G1 Dubai Kahayla Classic for Purebred Arabians, over 2000 metres on dirt.

“As ever, we are so excited about welcoming the best horses, jockeys and trainers back to Meydan Racecourse for the Dubai World Cup meeting, which is one of the 'must do' events on the global sporting calendar,” Major General Mohammed Essa Al Adhab, General Manager of Dubai Racing Club, said. “The 2022 edition was a thrilling event and we feel sure that 2023 will surpass that and give racing fans memories and connections to last a lifetime.”

Nominations for the Dubai World Cup meeting are free, but close on Monday, Jan. 23. For more information please visit the Dubai Racing Club website.

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