The Dubai World Cup in the blue riband event on the world's richest day of racing with a purse of $30 million up for grabs at the Meydan Racecourse.
The Dubai World Cup in the blue riband event on the world's richest day of racing with a purse of $30 million up for grabs at the Meydan Racecourse.
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More than <a target="_blank" target="_blank">60,000</a> racegoers attended last year's prestigious event, most of which were packed into the impressive 1.5-kilometer grandstand.
More than 60,000 racegoers attended last year's prestigious event, most of which were packed into the impressive 1.5-kilometer grandstand.
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Jockey Mike Smith celebrates winning last year's Dubai World Cup. After a disastrous start, Smith and Arrogate produced a stunning comeback to scoop the $6 million first prize.
Jockey Mike Smith celebrates winning last year's Dubai World Cup. After a disastrous start, Smith and Arrogate produced a stunning comeback to scoop the $6 million first prize.
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Arrogate was the third winner in Dubai for trainer Bob Baffert (right) and his first since 2001. He's seen here with Saudi Arabian owner Prince Khalid bin Abdullah.
Arrogate was the third winner in Dubai for trainer Bob Baffert (right) and his first since 2001. He's seen here with Saudi Arabian owner Prince Khalid bin Abdullah.
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American rider Gerry Bailey salutes the crowd as he wins the inaugural Dubai World Cup on Cigar in 1996.
American rider Gerry Bailey salutes the crowd as he wins the inaugural Dubai World Cup on Cigar in 1996.
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Legendary jockey Frankie Dettori has won the Dubai World Cup three times -- on Dubai Millennium in 2000, Moon Ballad in 2003 and Electrocutionist (pictured) in 2006.
Legendary jockey Frankie Dettori has won the Dubai World Cup three times -- on Dubai Millennium in 2000, Moon Ballad in 2003 and Electrocutionist (pictured) in 2006.
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California Chrome, one of the greatest thoroughbreds in the past decade, <a href="https://www.chinalucky8.com/2016/03/26/sport/horse-racing-dubai-world-cup/index.html">won in 2016</a>.
California Chrome, one of the greatest thoroughbreds in the past decade, won in 2016.
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Silvestre de Sousa celebrates riding African Story to victory in the 2014 Dubai World Cup.
Silvestre de Sousa celebrates riding African Story to victory in the 2014 Dubai World Cup.
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