Nine Expected For Dubai World Cup

Nine horses from five countries are expected to line up for the $10 million G1 Dubai World Cup Mar. 28. The Dubai Racing Club Wednesday released the projected fields for the Dubai World Cup card’s eight Thoroughbred races, andCalifornia Chrome (Lucky Pulpit) and Lea (First Samurai) are expected to represent the U.S. Godolphin’s African Story (GB) (Pivotal {GB}) will attempt to become the first back-to-back winner of the World Cup off a victory in the track-and-trip G1 Al Maktoum Challenge Round 3 Mar. 7, which he won from the re-opposing Prince Bishop (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}). Former American galloper Ron the Greek (Full Mandate) is set to represent Saudi Arabia, while G1 Japan Cup winner Epiphaneia (Jpn) (Symboli Kris S) and Hokko Tarumae (Jpn) (King Kamehameha {Jpn}) fly the flag for Japan. 

“We are very happy with the fields that have been lined up for races on Dubai World Cup day this year,” said Martin Talty, Dubai Racing Club international manager said. “In the Dubai World Cup race alone there are eight Group or Grade 1 winners from five countries. Across the entire card we have 31 Group or Grade 1 winners from 12 countries and we look forward to a huge day of racing for the 20th renewal of the world’s richest race day.” 

The entire Dubai World Cup card will be worth $30 million. The G1 Dubai Turf–formerly the Dubai Duty Free–and the G1 Dubai Sheema Classic each receive a purse boost this year to $6 million. 

Click here for the full list of projected fields.