Horse racing: which star horses will go to the Dubai World Cup
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33 individual Group 1 Thoroughbred winners from 13 countries are expected to compete in the $30.5 million Dubai World Cup on Saturday, 30 March at the horse racing betting websites.
- Defending champion Ushba Tesoro, Saudi Arabian Cup winner Senor Buscador and Breeders’ Cup Classic runner-up Derma Sotogake are among the 13 competitors in the $12 million Dubai World Cup [Sponsored by Emirates].
- The $6 million Longines Dubai Sheema Classic has 12 races and the 2022 winner Shahryar is aiming to become the first horse to win it twice. He is part of a formidable Japanese team that includes top mares Liberty Island and Stars On Earth.
- From Europe, they will be challenged by Breeders’ Cup Turf winner Auguste Rodin and Coronation Cup winner Emily Upjohn, while Godolphin’s challenge falls to former UAE Derby winner Rebel’s Romance.
Lord North scores an unprecedented fourth win in the $5 million Dubai Turf [sponsored by DP World]. Trained by John and Tadi Gosden, the gelding will face a potential 14 rivals, including Arim Keenan’s winner Do Deuce and Lord North’s partner, multiple G1 winner Nashwa.
The traditional highlight of the day is the $1 million G1 Dubai Kahyala Classic for Thoroughbred Arabian horses, which features the 2022 Grade One winner and undefeated Saudi star Asfan Al-Khalediya among the 13 entries.
