The ambitions of the horses, jockeys, trainers, and owners were not limited to sporting glory and etching their names in history. Their goals extended to a parallel race of no less importance: the pursuit of the massive prize money offered during the Dubai World Cup evening races. The winners of the main race took home a total of 878 million dirhams. Throughout the history of the Dubai World Cup, the total prize money has reached $47 million. A select group of the world's strongest and most famous horses, coming from various countries, competed, reflecting the unique international character of this exceptional event, which has become a platform that brings together the elite of the horse racing world. These prize funds are one of the main pillars of the event's appeal and a driving force for participation.
