The 29th Dubai World Cup 2025, held at the iconic Meydan Racecourse, delivered a breathtaking showcase of horse racing excellence with 102 elite horses from 13 countries battling across 9 races for a total prize pool of $30.5 million.
Historic Victory:
Qatar’s Wathnan Racing secured a milestone win as Hit Show, ridden by jockey Florent Geroux, claimed the $12 million Group 1 Dubai World Cup, the richest race in the world.
Global Reach:
With over 1 billion viewers across 170 countries tuning in through TV, digital, and airline screens, the Dubai World Cup cemented its status as a global sporting spectacle.
Meydan Magic:
More than 60,000 fans gathered in person, while the event dazzled with cinematic coverage, aerial drone shows, and flawless organisation, celebrating the UAE’s culture of excellence and global vision.
Key Moments & Highlights
- Drones lit up the sky, forming images of Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid to close the event in stunning fashion.
- Cristian Demuro claimed a dramatic win in the Dubai Turf with Japan’s Soul Rush, reversing last year’s narrow defeat.
- Emirati horse Dark Saffron won the Group 1 Dubai Golden Shaheen, while Dubai Future, trained by Saeed Bin Suroor, triumphed in the Dubai Gold Cup—at 9 years old!
- Godolphin's legacy continues to shine through seasoned horses and world-class training.
UAE's Leadership in Global Racing
Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi, General Manager of the Emirates Racing Authority, praised the event's ongoing success, highlighting Dubai's vision to be a world leader in horse racing.
He applauded the Dubai Racing Club, chaired by Sheikh Rashid Bin Dalmook, for orchestrating an unforgettable event.
Abdulaziz Al Maraziq, Executive Director of Dubai Stud, called the Cup a "global benchmark" that brings together elite talent and unpredictable outcomes—true theatre of sport.
Celebrating Culture, Excellence & Diversity
Since its launch in 1996 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Dubai World Cup has evolved into one of the Top 100 global horse races, blending tradition, technology, and sportsmanship in a way only the UAE can.
As Meydan celebrates 15 years since its opening, the racecourse continues to redefine the limits of what a world-class equestrian venue can be.
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