30th Dubai World Cup Set for March 28 at Meydan

Dubai's Meydan Racecourse will host the 30th edition of the Dubai World Cup meeting on Saturday, March 28, drawing elite thoroughbreds from around the world for a nine-race card offering a total of 30.5 million in prize money. The centerpiece is the Group 1 Dubai World Cup, sponsored by Emirates Airline, where nine top contenders will compete over 2,000 meters on dirt for a 12 million purse.

Preparations at the venue are complete, with organizers from the Dubai Racing Club reporting strong interest from local and international stables. The field for the headline race includes last year's winner Hit Show, trained by Brad H. Cox; Meydaan, who impressed with a victory in the Group 2 Al Maktoum Challenge on Super Saturday under Simon and Ed Crisford; Forever Young, guided by Yoshito Yahagi after triumphs in the UAE Derby and Saudi Cup; and Imperial Emperor, trained by Bhupat Seemar. Other notable entrants are Magnitude, trained by Steven M. Asmussen; Tumbarumba, under Hamad Al Jehani; Walk of Stars and Heart of Honor, both with Bhupat Seemar; and Tap Leader, prepared by Doug Watson. Trainer Ed Crisford described Meydaan as entering the race in high spirits following his recent dirt...