The grandeur of Meydan will sharpen its focus on this Friday, 21 November 2025, as the Dubai Creek Mile Sponsored by Nakheel (AED 500,000) summons the finest milers to a stage where precision and courage will decide the night. It is a mile built for boldness — a test that strips the competition down to pure grit, timing, and heart. On the second day of the season 2025-2026, as the sun melts into the horizon and the lights ignite the track, the Creek Mile is ready to deliver a moment of unfiltered sporting theatre, the kind that defines seasons and creates champions.
As the night unfolds, Meydan Racecourse is poised to offer a seven-race spectacle that blends international flair with homegrown excellence, each event carrying its own promise of drama. Powered by strong sponsorship from Nakheel, the card invites fans into an evening where momentum builds steadily from the first flag to the final flourish.
The action will begin at 17:30 with Race 1 – Bani Yas Sponsored by Nakheel (1400m, AED 300,000). This Purebred Arabian Group 2 showdown is expected to set the tone early, showcasing established performers and emerging warriors battling over a sharp, intense trip that often produces breakout stars of the season.
New ambitions will take centre stage in Race 2 – Palm Jebel Ali Maiden Stakes (18:05, 1400m, AED 165,000), where eager debutants and lightly raced hopefuls will fight for their first career success. Just 35 minutes later, the challenge deepens in Race 3 – Palm Central Maiden Stakes (18:40, 1600m, AED 165,000), a mile-long test that typically separates the promising from the exceptional.
Experience and endurance will then come to the forefront in Race 4 – Thunder Snow Handicap Sponsored by Nakheel (19:15, 1900m, AED 300,000). Over nearly two kilometres, this contest will call for clever tactics and unwavering stamina, ensuring a gripping race where late closers and seasoned runners often steal the spotlight.
Then arrives the night’s centrepiece — Race 5, the Dubai Creek Mile at 19:50. With its AED 500,000 purse and a fiercely competitive field, the feature promises a mile drenched in tension and possibility. The victor here may well announce themselves as a leading force for the months ahead, making every stride a potential turning point in the season’s narrative.
The excitement will remain unbroken as the evening moves into Race 6 – Dubai Islands Handicap (20:25, 1400m, AED 300,000). Speed-focused runners will blaze across the dirt in a high-tempo contest where precision and position will be everything.
Finally, the curtain will fall with elegance in Race 7 – The Nakheel Stakes (21:05, 1600m, AED 210,000). The closing mile often delivers a perfect blend of style and stamina, with consistent performers aiming to cement their autumn form before the crowd disperses into the cool Dubai night.
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