Today’s races at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai promise to be a spectacle of speed, strategy, and sheer equine elegance, set against the backdrop of a perfect racing day. The weather in Dubai today is mostly sunny with temperatures hovering around a balmy 23°C, offering clear skies for the horses to dash under, with just a gentle breeze to stir the excitement in the air. From the high-stakes thrill of the Dubai Millennium Stakes to the sprinters’ showdown in the Dubai Sprint, each race is a chapter in a thrilling narrative where thoroughbreds from around the globe chase glory on both turf and dirt. Trainers like Doug Watson and Musabbeh Al Mheiri are poised to make waves, with their names echoing through multiple races, adding layers of anticipation to this sun-kissed day of racing in the desert’s racing paradise.
The jewel in the crown of today’s races at Meydan in Dubai is undoubtedly the Dubai Millennium Stakes Sponsored by Emaar, a Group 3 event offering a staggering AED 700,000 in prize money. This prestigious race sees the likes of ASAASSI (FR) trained by Michael Costa, CAIRO (IRE) under Alice Haynes, DOLAYLI (FR) with Salem bin Ghadayer, and HANS ANDERSEN (GB) guided by Veronika Jandova, all set to battle it out on the turf for a share of the riches.
Not far behind in terms of excitement and prize money is the Dubai Sprint Sponsored by Emaar, with a purse of AED 500,000. This listed race on turf brings together a formidable lineup including ABSHREK (GB) with Rashed Bouresly, BATWAN (FR) under Nicolas Caullery, BILLY WEBSTER (IRE) with Doug Watson, and ECHO POINT (IRE) trained by Musabbeh Al Mheiri. These sprinters are all looking to prove their mettle over the 1,000 meters.
The day kicks off with The Oasis by Emaar, a handicap race where horses like PIPES AND DRUMS (GB), MAPUTO (IRE), and others are set to compete for AED 165,000. Trainers Doug Watson, Ahmad bin Harmash, and Bhupat Seemar, who are also seen in other races today, will be aiming for early success.
Moving to Mawj Stakes Sponsored by Emaar, this race for 3-year-old fillies on turf also carries a AED 500,000 purse. The race features fillies like NAANA’S DIAMOND (IRE), FLAMA SUNSHINE (USA), LA SENORA (USA), and LHAKPA (IRE), with trainers Alice Haynes, Bhupat Seemar, Musabbeh Al Mheiri, and Yann Barberot showcasing their talents.
The Valley by Emaar is next, with a prize pot of AED 175,000, where newcomers like EXCULPATION (USA), ALWAYSCALLME (USA), CHANNAGIDE (USA), and ESTMRAR (USA) will be tested under the guidance of trainers Salem bin Ghadayer, Ahmad bin Harmash, Lucie Botti, and Simon & Ed Crisford.
Dubai Creek Harbour, another handicap with AED 190,000 on the line, sees horses like OASIS BOY (ARG), STREET MOOD (USA) with Musabbeh Al Mheiri, MESHAKEL (IRE) from Salem bin Ghadayer, and KHANJAR (IRE) also with Musabbeh Al Mheiri, demonstrating the high repeat presence of these trainers across the card.
Closing the evening is the Jumeirah Guineas Trial Sponsored by Emaar, another AED 500,000 event, where young hopefuls AL QUDRA (IRE) trained by Charlie Appleby, ALMONAADY (FR) with Ahmad bin Harmash, BLEWBURTON (IRE) under Lucie Botti, and CASTLE GATES (GB) with Saeed bin Suroor will vie for supremacy.
Lastly, Emaar South rounds off the day with a AED 175,000 prize for horses that have never won more than one race, featuring ALWAREETH (USA), GUN CREW (USA) and TRUTH EXPLAINED (USA) from Doug Watson, alongside GUNS AND GLORY (USA) trained by Bhupat Seemar.
Today’s races not only highlight the competitive spirit of horse racing but also showcase the strategic prowess of trainers like Doug Watson, Musabbeh Al Mheiri, Bhupat Seemar, and Ahmad bin Harmash, who appear multiple times, setting the stage for what promises to be an unforgettable day at Meydan Racecourse.
