Group 1 Horse Racing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

The UAE is home to the world most largest training stables, Godolphin Racing Inc which was founded in 1994 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Today horse racing in the UAE is a mega sport with the worlds richest group 1 race The Dubai World Cup.

The Emirates Racing Authority is the internationally recognised governing body for horse racing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

List of Group 1 Horse Races in the UAE

  • Dubai World Cup – $10,000,000, 2000m, Meydan Mar 25, 2017 NH 4YO+ & SH 3YO+,
  • Dubai Sheema Classic – $6,000,000, 2410m, Meydan Mar 25, 2017 NH 4YO+ & SH 3YO+,
  • Dubai Turf – $6,000,000, 1800m, Meydan Mar 25, 2017 NH 4YO+ & SH 3YO+,
  • Dubai Golden Shaheen – $2,000,000, 1200m, Meydan Mar 25, 2017 NH & SH 3YO+,
  • Emirates Championship – $1,272,459, 2200m, Abu Dhabi Mar 19, 2017 5YO+,
  • Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Jewel Crown (ex NDC)-$1,200,000, 1600m, Abu Dhabi Nov 13, 2016 4YO+,
  • Al Quoz Sprint – $1,000,000, 1200m, Meydan Mar 25, 2017 NH & SH 3YO+,
  • Dubai Kahayla Classic – $1,000,000, 2000m, Meydan Mar 25, 2017 5YO+,
  • HH The President Cup – $815,751, 2200m, Abu Dhabi Feb 12, 2017 5YO+,
  • Liwa Oasis – $500,000, 1400m, Abu Dhabi Mar 5, 2017 5YO+,
  • Maktoum Challenge R3 – $400,000, 2000m, Meydan Mar 4, 2017 NH 4YO+ & SH 3YO+,
  • Jebel Hatta – $300,000, 1800m, Meydan Mar 4, 2017 NH 4YO+ & SH 3YO+,
  • Maktoum Challenge R3 – $90,000 2000m, Meydan Feb 23, 2017 5YO+,
  • Maktoum Challenge R2  -$70,000, 2200m, Meydan Jan 26, 2017 5YO+,
  • Maktoum Challenge R1  -$60,000 1600m, Meydan Jan 5, 2017 5YO+,