Marking its 30th running, the Dubai World Cup returns to Meydan Racecourse on Saturday, 28 March 2026. First staged in 1996, the race day has established itself as the pinnacle of the global horseracing calendar.

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With $30.5 million in prizemoney across nine elite races, the Dubai World Cup will once again attract the finest horses, trainers and jockeys for an unforgettable showcase of world-class racing. The 2026 running follows a memorable 2025 victory by the American-trained Hit Show, who returns to contest the title once again in the $12 million Dubai World Cup sponsored by Emirates Airline, highlighting the race’s continued ability to attract and crown world-class international contenders.

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