The 29th Dubai World Cup meeting, scheduled for Saturday, April 5 at Meydan Racecourse, promises to be a standout event in the 2025 racing calendar. The $12 million G1 Dubai World Cup, featuring 173 nominated horses, anchors the nine-race program, with star contenders like Romantic Warrior, Rebel's Romance, Sierra Leone, and Forever Young vying for top honors.
Erwan Charpy, Head of Department for Dubai Racing Club, hailed this year's nominations as some of the strongest in the event's nearly three-decade history. He remarked, "The quality of this year's nominations is among the best we have had in 29 years of hosting the Dubai World Cup."
Rashed bin Dalmook expressed excitement over the outstanding nominations pouring in from across the globe, emphasizing the event's global appeal and prestige. He added, "We have received some outstanding nominations for the 29th Dubai World Cup meeting from all corners of the globe."
The lineup boasts an impressive array of talent, with horses like Laurel River, Sierra Leone, and Goliath, ranked among the world’s top ten in 2024, further elevating the event's allure.
In addition to the marquee Dubai World Cup race, the competition includes various other high-stakes events, such as the Longines Dubai Sheema Classic and the G1 Dubai Turf, each drawing top-tier entrants eager for victory. Defending champions, seasoned veterans, and rising stars from diverse racing backgrounds are set to converge for a thrilling day of world-class competition.
Reflecting on the growth and reputation of the Dubai World Cup meeting, His Excellency Ali Al Ali lauded the event's rapid evolution into a premier global racing spectacle. He remarked, "We are extremely proud of the Dubai World Cup meeting and how it has grown, in less than 30 years, to become one of the biggest global racing events on the planet."
With nominations spanning 20 countries, including powerhouse contenders from Japan, the United States, France, and beyond, the 29th Dubai World Cup is poised to deliver a truly international and fiercely competitive showcase of top-tier horse racing talent.
