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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
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.

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Published: Sat 25 Mar 2017, 3:01 PM

Last updated: Thu 19 Dec 2019, 3:25 PM

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:

We bring you all the action from the tracks:

The race day schedule

 8:46pm

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

8:07pm

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

7:32pm

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

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

6:05pm

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

5:40pm

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

5:35pm

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

4:50pm

Sheikh Mohammed and Sheikh Hamdan arriving for DWC 2017, earlier today.
Vazirabad wins Dubai Gold Cup Group 2, 3,200m race; prize money $1,000,000
 
#Vazirabad and #ChristopheSoumillon after winning the #DubaiGoldCup #DWC17 #Meydan
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4:20pm

4:10pm

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.
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.
Sheikh Mohammed at the Dubai World Cup 2017 at Meydan.
Sheikh Mohammed at the Dubai World Cup 2017 at Meydan.
Crowds gathered at the Meydan Racecourse.
Crowds gathered at the Meydan Racecourse.
Evening view from Dubai's Meydan Racecourse.
Evening view from Dubai's Meydan Racecourse.
The prestigious Dubai World Cup on display at Meydan.
The prestigious Dubai World Cup on display at Meydan.

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