His highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid al Maktoum, vice president and Prime Minister of the EAU and ruler of Dubai, attended today at the 29th edition of the Dubai World Cup in the iconic Meydan racecourse.
He joined his highness in the prestigious global event was his highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid al Maktoum, heir prince of Dubai, Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and President of the Executive Council of Dubai; and his highness Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid al Maktoum, the first deputy ruler of Dubai, Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Finance.
Speaking on the occasion, his highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid al Maktoum said that the lasting global interest in the Dubai World Cup since its launch in 1996 reflects the distinguished variety of the Eau sectors. He highlighted the rise of the Nation as a global destination for horse races, driven by world class infrastructure, organizational excellence and strong international associations that bring together the main owners, coaches and riders around the world.
His highness declared: “We are very proud of the unique status of the Dubai World Cup between the main horse racing events in the world, whether in terms of money, quality of competition or global scope. The body of the world copies of Dubai has become an action that has become a power has become power to bring people closer to people and join nations.
Welcoming the guests attributed to the 29th Dubai World Cup, its highness noticed the growing stature of the event in the international sports calendar. He also recognized the efforts of the organizing team to guarantee the success of the event and support Dubai’s growing role in the world horsepower community.
Winner of the main race Coronado
His highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed al Maktoum presented the Dubai World Cup trophy to the winner of the successful program of the group’s race1, mounted by the Jockey Florent Geroux, trained by Brad Cox and owned by Wathnan Racing. The 2000 -meter Dirt track race, sponsored by Emirates Airline, had 11 elite horses competing for a total bag or US $ 12 million.
Global Equestrian Excellence Exam
The 29th Dubai World Cup attracted an outstanding top of top -level horses throughout the Gobe, representing some of the most outstanding owners, breeders and trainers in the sport. A total of 102 horses from 13 countries competed in nine races, for a total money award of US $ 30.5 million, including US $ 12 million granted in the final race.
The distinguished attendees in the event included their highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid al Maktoum, second deputy director of Dubai; His highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Sports Board; His highness Sheikh Majid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum; and his highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Also present were Sheikh Bin Dalmook al Maktoum, president of the Dubai Equestrian Club, along with several dignitaries, leaders of leaders, breeders and enthusiasts of races around the world.
The Dubai World Cup was the first hero in 1996 at the NAD Hippodrome to Sheba, as part of the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid al Maktoum, the PAN vision to position Dubai as a center for international sport.
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