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The Game… The Dubai World Cup is a horse race organized annually since 1996 at the Nad Al Sheba Racecourse in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The race is operated through the Emirates Horse Racing Authority (EHRA) whose Chairman is Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Presidential Affairs of Dubai.
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The race was conceived by the Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum who owns Darley Stud & Godolphin Racing, one of the world's leading thoroughbred breeding and racing operations.
The Dubai World Cup is the world's richest horse race, with a purse of USD 6 million since 2004. It is a Group 1 flat race on dirt, for four-year-old and above thoroughbreds runs over a distance of 2,000 meters (1 mile 2 furlongs) and is held in late March.
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The race's first winner was the future United States Hall of Fame thoroughbred, Cigar, owned by Allen E. Paulson. Due to its importance in racing, in 2006 the Dubai World Cup was broadcasted live on TVG Network and HRTV and taped later for showing on ABC. It was the first time that the race was shown on national TV in the United States. |
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Fun, Fashion & excitement…
On Saturday 31st March, 2007 the world is once again gearing up to witness unquestionably the largest and richest sporting event in the Gulf region, Dubai World Cup 2007. Combining the highest standard of racing with the glamour and excitement that surrounds the day's event, the 2007 Dubai World Cup is the place to entertain or be entertained. The hospitality packages have been designed to accommodate all requirements and budgets to ensure all patrons have a memorable day.
Dubai World Cup is supported by the UAE Derby and the Dubai Kahayla Classic for Purebred Arabians, Dubai Duty Free, Dubai Sheema Classic, Dubai Golden Shaheen and Godolphin Mile.
As the race nears, the excitement increases, as the world cup is one of the most sought after social event in Dubai. Where fashion is luscious and fun is abundant.
For further information log on to; www.dubaiworldcup.com
By: Syeda Lamiya Shaukat
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Source: wikipedia.com, dubaiworldcup.com
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