• Yuga Kawada celebrates winning the Dubai World Cup on Ushba Tesoro. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Yuga Kawada celebrates winning the Dubai World Cup on Ushba Tesoro. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, arrives at Meydan Racecourse to attend the Dubai World Cup. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, arrives at Meydan Racecourse to attend the Dubai World Cup. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Yuga Kawada after the trophy presentation by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Yuga Kawada after the trophy presentation by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Runners compete in the Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Runners compete in the Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Isolate, ridden by Tyler Gaffalione, wins the $1million Group 2 Godolphin Mile. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Isolate, ridden by Tyler Gaffalione, wins the $1million Group 2 Godolphin Mile. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Runners take a bend during the Dubai Kahayla Classic. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Runners take a bend during the Dubai Kahayla Classic. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Hayyan, ridden by Oscar Chavez, won the $1 million Dubai Kahayla Classic after a photo finish to beat Ray Dawson on Barakka. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Hayyan, ridden by Oscar Chavez, won the $1 million Dubai Kahayla Classic after a photo finish to beat Ray Dawson on Barakka. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The Kahayla was the first race of the day. Antonie Robertson/The National
    The Kahayla was the first race of the day. Antonie Robertson/The National
  • People arrive to catch the action. Antonie Robertson / The National
    People arrive to catch the action. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • It's a full house. Antonie Robertson / The National
    It's a full house. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Racegoers study the form and fill in their Pick 7. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Racegoers study the form and fill in their Pick 7. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Racegoers study the form and fill in their Pick 7. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Racegoers study the form and fill in their Pick 7. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Suits, ties, hats and fascinators are a hallmark of the Dubai World Cup. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Suits, ties, hats and fascinators are a hallmark of the Dubai World Cup. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Visitors broke out their most stylish outfits for the day. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Visitors broke out their most stylish outfits for the day. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Spectators at the Dubai World Cup 2023. Antonie Robertson/The National
    Spectators at the Dubai World Cup 2023. Antonie Robertson/The National
  • Derma Sotogake, ridden by Christophe Lemaire, won the $1 million UAE Derby. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Derma Sotogake, ridden by Christophe Lemaire, won the $1 million UAE Derby. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Jockey Ryan Moore on Broome overtakes William Buick on Siskany late in the race to win the $1 million Dubai Gold Cup. AFP
    Jockey Ryan Moore on Broome overtakes William Buick on Siskany late in the race to win the $1 million Dubai Gold Cup. AFP
  • Sibelius, right, with jockey Ryan Moore, beats Switzerland, left, under Tadhg O'Shea by a short head to win the $2 million Dubai Golden Shaheen. AP
    Sibelius, right, with jockey Ryan Moore, beats Switzerland, left, under Tadhg O'Shea by a short head to win the $2 million Dubai Golden Shaheen. AP
  • Ryan Moore on Sibelius celebrates after narrowly beating Switzerland to win the Dubai Golden Shaheen. Reuters
    Ryan Moore on Sibelius celebrates after narrowly beating Switzerland to win the Dubai Golden Shaheen. Reuters
  • Spectators pray at the Meydan Racecourse in Dubai. The Dubai World Cup is taking place during Ramadan. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Spectators pray at the Meydan Racecourse in Dubai. The Dubai World Cup is taking place during Ramadan. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Frankie Dettori riding Lord North on his way to winning the $5 million Dubai Turf. Reuters
    Frankie Dettori riding Lord North on his way to winning the $5 million Dubai Turf. Reuters
  • Frankie Dettori celebrates after winning the $5 million Dubai Turf. Reuters
    Frankie Dettori celebrates after winning the $5 million Dubai Turf. Reuters
  • Frankie Dettori holds up three fingers to represent his three consecutive victories in the Dubai Turf while riding Lord North. Getty
    Frankie Dettori holds up three fingers to represent his three consecutive victories in the Dubai Turf while riding Lord North. Getty
  • Frankie Dettori performs his classic flying dismount from his horse after winning the Dubai Turf. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Frankie Dettori performs his classic flying dismount from his horse after winning the Dubai Turf. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Christophe-Patrice Lemaire on Equinox celebrates winning the Longines Dubai Sheema Classic, which brought $6 million in prize money. Reuters
    Christophe-Patrice Lemaire on Equinox celebrates winning the Longines Dubai Sheema Classic, which brought $6 million in prize money. Reuters
  • The main event at the Dubai World Cup is the $12 million final race of the day. Reuters
    The main event at the Dubai World Cup is the $12 million final race of the day. Reuters
  • Jockeys battle for glory. Reuters
    Jockeys battle for glory. Reuters
  • Yuga Kawada on Ushba Tesoro won the main event. Reuters
    Yuga Kawada on Ushba Tesoro won the main event. Reuters
  • Yuga Kawada on Ushba Tesoro celebrates their victory. Reuters
    Yuga Kawada on Ushba Tesoro celebrates their victory. Reuters

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Dubai World Cup 2023: All the action from Meydan - in pictures

The prestigious racing event is held at the 80,000-capacity Meydan Racecourse

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March 25, 2023

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Updated: March 25, 2023, 2:32 PM
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