As the Dubai Racing Carnival unfolds at Meydan Racecourse this Friday, 5 December 2025, the evening promises a night of pure racing spectacle, culminating in the Al Garhoud Sprint Sponsored by Al Tayer. Over 1200 meters and with AED 500,000 at stake, the feature race will bring together the finest sprinters, their jockeys, and racing aficionados for an unforgettable display of speed, strategy, and glory. Anticipation will build throughout the evening as fans and connections alike await the defining moment of the night.
The card opens at 17:30 with the Lincoln Aviator, a fast-paced 1200-meter contest offering AED 210,000. Young thoroughbreds will test their mettle and provide an early spark to the evening’s excitement. Following this, the Lincoln at 18:05 stretches to 1400 meters with AED 165,000 in prize money, giving emerging talent an opportunity to shine and build momentum toward the night’s headline events.
At 18:40, the Ford Mustang takes center stage over 1200 meters for AED 175,000, promising tactical rides and spirited finishes. The Ford Mach-E at 19:15 then challenges runners over a mile with AED 190,000 on offer, while the Ford at 19:50 sees 1400 meters contested for AED 250,000, setting the stage for the evening’s main event and raising the stakes for connections and spectators alike.
The Al Garhoud Sprint arrives at 20:25, commanding the full attention of the racing world. This year’s field is packed with talent, led by Dark Saffron, the March G1 Dubai Golden Shaheen winner, ridden by Connor Beasley for trainer Ahmad bin Harmash. Close behind is Mufasa, guided by Tadhg O’Shea for trainer Bhupat Seemar, a sprinter whose recent form has captured attention. El Nasseeb, with Antonio Fresu up for trainer Musabbeh Al Mheiri, is expected to be a strong contender, alongside Colour Up, ridden by Patrick Dobbs and trained by Doug Watson.
Also in the mix are Morning, partnering with Richard Mullen under the care of Bhupat Seemar; Rabaah, guided by Daniel Tudhope for Musabbeh Al Mheiri; and Ehraz, with Adrie de Vries aboard for trainer Ali Al Badwawi. Each contender brings its own speed, tactics, and ambition, ensuring that every second of the 1200 meters will be intensely fought.
The card concludes with the Lincoln Navigator at 21:00, a demanding 2000-meter test for AED 190,000, followed by the Ford Expedition at 21:35, a 1600-meter contest with AED 165,000 in prize money. Both races will provide opportunities for seasoned campaigners and rising stars to demonstrate their ability under Meydan’s lights.
Friday’s meeting promises more than just racing—it is a celebration of skill, strategy, and the human connection to these magnificent athletes. As the Al Garhoud Sprint takes center stage, fans can expect an evening of unforgettable speed, drama, and triumph, a night where every heartbeat matters and every stride counts.
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