Dubai – Asdaf News:
For the 2023–2024 racing season, Dubai Racing Club has developed a new design for a lavish racing spectacular that will be known as the Dubai Racing Carnival.
The change, which comes after 20 years of hosting international races in the Emirate, is accompanied by a significant increase in prize money, which is expected to draw fields with a high level of competition.
In addition to Dubai’s world-class facilities being ideal for foreign runners to utilise as a platform for the thriving racing in the area, the revamped Dubai Racing Carnival provides a reward for the rapidly rising quality of local horses.Mawj is a prime illustration of the advantages of spending the winter in Dubai.
The Saeed bin Suroor-trained filly won both of her races at Meydan Racecourse before leaving for the UK and taking first place in Newmarket’s renowned Group 1 1000 Guineas.
Sheikh Rashed bin Dalmook Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Racing Club, said: “The new shape and identity of the Dubai Racing Carnival has the potential of boosting Dubai’s strategic position as a regional centre for horseracing sports and a favourite racing destination. This is thanks to the rich races on offer and the expertise, services and facilities at the iconic Meydan Racecourse.
“We have a proud history of racing in Dubai, but we are also known for our innovation. We are delighted to boost prize money and welcome international participation for the entirety of the season.”
Since the Dubai Racing Carnival now runs from November through March at Meydan, foreign trainers, jockeys and horses have a considerably longer opportunity to compete in Dubai than they previously did.
With the exception of Super Saturday and the Dubai World Cup, racing occurs on Fridays. Regarding the racing schedule and purse structure, Dubai Racing Club will make more announcements as soon as possible.
