Preparations under way for 2023 Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse - in pictures
Jockeys have been busy putting horses through their paces with gallops around the city's flagship track
A jockey rides Zagrey from France during preparations for the Dubai World Cup 2023 at the Meydan race course in the Gulf emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 22 March 2023. The 27th edition of the Dubai World Cup will take place on 25 March 2023. EPA / ALI HAIDER
The 2023 Dubai World Cup - one of the highlights of the UAE and horse racing calendar - takes place at Meydan Racecourse on Saturday, March 25.
Jockeys have been busy putting horses through their paces with gallops around the city's flagship track.
Meydan is expected to be packed to its 80,000 capacity for the 27th running of the meeting this weekend, with top equine connections vying for a slice of one of the biggest prize funds in the sport.
The total prize fund for the Dubai World Cup meeting is $30.5 million, with the top prize being the $12 million Group 1 Dubai World Cup race.
A jockey rides Zagrey from France during preparations for the Dubai World Cup 2023 at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai. The 27th edition of the Dubai World Cup will take place on March 25. All photos: EPA
A jockey rides Justin from Japan during preparations for the Dubai World Cup 2023 at Meydan Racecourse, Dubai, on March 22, 2023. The 27th edition of the Dubai World Cup will take place on March 25.
A jockey rides First Class from the US during preparations for the Dubai World Cup.
A jockey rides Vela Azul from Japan during preparations for the Dubai World Cup.
Jockeys ride their horses during preparations for the Dubai World Cup 2023.
Men stand near a horse at Meydan.
A jockey rides Sibelius from the US.
Jockeys ride their horses during preparations for the Dubai World Cup at Meydan.