DWC 2017: Arrogate wins $10 million Dubai World Cup

Arrogate ridden by Mike Smith and sponsored by Emirates Airline is the winner of the Dubai World Cup 2017.- Photo by M.Sajjad/ Khaleej Times

Dubai - $30 million in prize money generously spread across nine races on racing's big night - The Dubai World Cup.

Published: Sat 25 Mar 2017, 3:01 PM

Updated: Thu 19 Dec 2019, 3:25 PM

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Team KT

One of the most popular race meets in the world - Dubai World Cup - wrapped up in Dubai with Arrogate winning the big prize of the night - $10 million Dubai World Cup.
With $30 million generously spread across the nine races on the night, the Dubai World Cup at Meydan proved once again why it is one of the most exciting race meets in the world.
Although the weather was not playing ball, avid racegoers from around the world dressed to the nines, in dapper suits, dresses, hats, heels and what have you, and made the trip to Meydan.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has a special place in his heart for horses. What he conceived 22 years ago as Crown Prince has now taken the horse racing world by storm.
Earlier today, Sheikh Hamdan, Dubai Crown Prince, officially opened the race:

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- Dubai Racing Channel (@DubaiRacingTV) March 25, 2017

We bring you all the action from the tracks:

The race day schedule

#DubaiWorldCup Race Day Schedule pic.twitter.com/w1Y6cEEx9H
- Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 25, 2017

8:46pm

And that's it from the tracks this year - Arrogate wins Dubai World Cup, 2,000m race; prize money $10,000,000

The world's best horse Arrogate wins the Dubai World Cup in style and has now earned more money than any horse has ever done before! pic.twitter.com/A0AqFts8a5
- Meydan Racing (@DRC_Meydan) March 25, 2017

8:07pm

Jack Hobbs wins Longines Dubai Sheema Classic, 1,800m race; prize money $6,000,000

Jack Hobbs wins the $6m Dubai Sheema Classic for @godolphin #dubaiworldcup pic.twitter.com/CQGt2tO2Bz
- Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 25, 2017

Jack Hobbs wins the Dubai Sheema Classic for John Gosden and William Buick, his first win of any description since September 2015 pic.twitter.com/ZJik1pLygS
- Meydan Racing (@DRC_Meydan) March 25, 2017

7:32pm

Vivlos wins Dubai Turf, 2,410m race; prize money $6,000,000

Vivlos wins the Dubai Turf for Japan thanks to a well-timed challenge from the brilliant Joao Moreira as the Europeans disappoint pic.twitter.com/pvFu4woblY
- Meydan Racing (@DRC_Meydan) March 25, 2017

WINNER - Race 7 Dubai Turf#Vivlos (JPN)
Trainer: Yasuo Tomomichi
Jockey: Joao Moreira
Owner: Kazuhiro Sasaki ????
?? Mathea Kelley pic.twitter.com/Q8WKFiAs50
- Meydan Racing (@DRC_Meydan) March 25, 2017

7:00pm

The grand opening ceremony featuring fireworks, lights and sound show:

6:36pm

Mind Your Biscuits wins Dubai Golden Shaheen (Group 1), 1,200m race; prize money $2,000,000

Video: Mind Your Biscuits wins $2m Dubai Golden Shaheen #DubaiWorldCup pic.twitter.com/Hlal9p5TaG
- Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 25, 2017

6:05pm

The Right Man wins Al Quoz Sprint, 1,200m race; prize money $1,000,000

Video: The Right Man wins the 1,200m $1 m Al Quoz Sprint #DubaiWorldCup pic.twitter.com/bqSXI9Ylvn
- Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 25, 2017

5:40pm

WINNER - RACE 4 UAE Derby#ThunderSnow (IRE)
Trainer: Saeed bin Suroor
Jockey: @CSoumillon
Owner: @godolphin ????
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- Meydan Racing (@DRC_Meydan) March 25, 2017

Thunder Snow wins UAE Derby, 1,900m race; prize money $2,000,000

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- Dubai Racing Channel (@DubaiRacingTV) March 25, 2017

Thunder Snow walking towards the winner's circle #UAEDerbywinner pic.twitter.com/cNF9AWnkBk
- Dubai Racing Channel (@DubaiRacingTV) March 25, 2017

UAE ?? ??? ??? Thunder snow

https://t.co/5NMqm0uNhE #DRWORLDCUP #DWC17 pic.twitter.com/rNJvGk86ip
- Dubai Racing Channel (@DubaiRacingTV) March 25, 2017

"The horse is a champion" trainer Saeed bin Suroor after #ThunderSnow wins the UAE Derby for @godolphin #Meydan #DWC17 pic.twitter.com/ccUzXYykTn
- Meydan Racing (@DRC_Meydan) March 25, 2017

5:35pm

Sudanese Nader Tearab wins Best Dressed Man award at Dubai World Cup

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- Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 25, 2017

4:50pm

Sheikh Mohammed and Sheikh Hamdan arriving for DWC 2017, earlier today.

Video: @HHShkMohd arrives at Meydan along with @HamdanMohammed and Hamdan bin Rashid to attend #DubaiWorldCup pic.twitter.com/7rseJgyINK
- Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 25, 2017

Vazirabad wins Dubai Gold Cup Group 2, 3,200m race; prize money $1,000,000

Dubai Gold Cup Sponsored by Al Tayer Motors: https://t.co/Q6nYUkqhln via @YouTube
- Meydan Racing (@DRC_Meydan) March 25, 2017

#Vazirabad and #ChristopheSoumillon after winning the #DubaiGoldCup #DWC17 #Meydan
A post shared by #DubaiWorldCup (@meydanracing) on Mar 25, 2017 at 6:21am PDT

WINNER - Race 3 Dubai Gold Cup#Vazirabad (FR)
Trainer: Alain De Royer-Dupré
Jockey: @CSoumillon
Owner: @AgaKhanStuds ????
?? Neville Hopwood
- Meydan Racing (@DRC_Meydan)

4:20pm

The Dubai Kahayla Classic goes to Reda with a well-timed run under Harry Bentley after Burn's stamina was found wanting late on pic.twitter.com/1TMO30P9TV
- Meydan Racing (@DRC_Meydan) March 25, 2017

4:10pm

WINNER of Race 1 - @godolphin Mile#SecondSummer (USA)
Trainer: Doug Watson
Jockey: Pat Dobbs
Owner: @gelfensteinfarm
?? Mathea Kelly#DWC17 pic.twitter.com/gHjJMQr4oQ
- Meydan Racing (@DRC_Meydan) March 25, 2017

Godolphin Mile Sponsored by Meydan Sobha: https://t.co/Mr88o9uucy via @YouTube
- Meydan Racing (@DRC_Meydan) March 25, 2017

3:50pm

Considering the inclement weather, the Meydan Style Stakes on Dubai World Cup Day at the 22nd running of the Dubai World Cup has been moved from the Style Stakes Arena on the Apron Views, according to a statement released today.
The new venue for the Meydan Style Stakes will be on Concourse C in Gate C.
The decision has been taken factoring in inclement weather and keeping in mind the safety, well-being and comfort of all the contestants.
Participants are requested to kindly proceed there for their registration.
The Dubai Racing Club apologises for any inconvenience caused to Style Stakes participants and wishes them the very best of luck.

3:45pm

Dressed for the occasion, women arrive for the races at Meydan Racecourse

A lady covers herself with an umbrella at the Meydan Racecourse on Saturday as crowds gather for the Dubai World Cup on a rainy day - KT/M.Sajjad

A lady hides under her coat as rain falls at Meydan Racecourse during the Dubai World Cup on Saturday - KT/M.Sajjad

HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai at DWC at Meydan.