• Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid does a dance as Thunder Snow ridden by Christophe Soumillon wins the Dubai World Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid does a dance as Thunder Snow ridden by Christophe Soumillon wins the Dubai World Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, right, holds Thunder Snow which was ridden by Christophe Soumillon after winning the Dubai World Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, right, holds Thunder Snow which was ridden by Christophe Soumillon after winning the Dubai World Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Christophe Soumillon celebrates winning the Dubai World Cup. Reuters
    Christophe Soumillon celebrates winning the Dubai World Cup. Reuters
  • Thunder Snow wins in a photo finish. Reuters
    Thunder Snow wins in a photo finish. Reuters
  • Thunder Snow ridden by Christophe Soumillon during the Dubai World Cup. Reuters
    Thunder Snow ridden by Christophe Soumillon during the Dubai World Cup. Reuters
  • William Buick celebrates winning the Longines Dubai Sheema Classic on Old Persian. Reuters
    William Buick celebrates winning the Longines Dubai Sheema Classic on Old Persian. Reuters
  • The huge crowds at Meydan. Reuters
    The huge crowds at Meydan. Reuters
  • Old Persian ridden by William Buick wins the Dubai Sheema Classic. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Old Persian ridden by William Buick wins the Dubai Sheema Classic. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Almond Eye ridden by Christophe Lemaire wins the Dubai Turf. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Almond Eye ridden by Christophe Lemaire wins the Dubai Turf. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Spectators take photos of winner Almond Eye. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Spectators take photos of winner Almond Eye. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • X Y Jet ridden by Emisael Jaramillo wins the Dubai Golden Shaheen. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    X Y Jet ridden by Emisael Jaramillo wins the Dubai Golden Shaheen. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Plus Que Parfait ridden by Jose Ortiz won the 5th horse race UAE Derby 1900m dirt. Pawan Singh / The National
    Plus Que Parfait ridden by Jose Ortiz won the 5th horse race UAE Derby 1900m dirt. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, left, listen to William Buick after Blue Point wins the Al Quoz Sprint. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, left, listen to William Buick after Blue Point wins the Al Quoz Sprint. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Blue Point ridden by William Buick wins the Al Quoz Sprint. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Blue Point ridden by William Buick wins the Al Quoz Sprint. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid looks happy as Cross Counter ridden by William Buick wins the Dubai Gold Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid looks happy as Cross Counter ridden by William Buick wins the Dubai Gold Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Cross Counter won the 3rd horse race Dubai Gold Cup 3200m turf. Pawan Singh / The National
    Cross Counter won the 3rd horse race Dubai Gold Cup 3200m turf. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Coal Front ridden by Jose Ortiz wins the Godolphin Mile. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Coal Front ridden by Jose Ortiz wins the Godolphin Mile. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • A groundsmen prepares the sand prior to a race. Getty Images
    A groundsmen prepares the sand prior to a race. Getty Images
  • AF Maher ridden by Tadhg O'Shea wins the Dubai Kahayla Classic during the Dubai World Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    AF Maher ridden by Tadhg O'Shea wins the Dubai Kahayla Classic during the Dubai World Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • People arrive for the Dubai World Cup. Pawan Singh / The National
    People arrive for the Dubai World Cup. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Trophies of all the nine horse races on display before the start of Dubai World Cup. Pawan Singh / The National
    Trophies of all the nine horse races on display before the start of Dubai World Cup. Pawan Singh / The National
  • From left: Christina and Mona at the Sisters stand doing makeup before the start of Dubai World Cup. Pawan Singh / The National
    From left: Christina and Mona at the Sisters stand doing makeup before the start of Dubai World Cup. Pawan Singh / The National
  • A model stands before the start of Dubai World Cup. Pawan Singh / The National
    A model stands before the start of Dubai World Cup. Pawan Singh / The National
  • A trophy is on display at the Dubai World Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    A trophy is on display at the Dubai World Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates - March 30, 2019: Different trophies on display at the Dubai World Cup. Saturday the 30th of March 2019 at Meydan Racecourse, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates - March 30, 2019: Different trophies on display at the Dubai World Cup. Saturday the 30th of March 2019 at Meydan Racecourse, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • A trophy is on display at the Dubai World Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    A trophy is on display at the Dubai World Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • People look at the race cards before the start of Dubai World Cup held at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    People look at the race cards before the start of Dubai World Cup held at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Fhulu Badugela enjoys her day at the Dubai World Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Fhulu Badugela enjoys her day at the Dubai World Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • A man wears tartan trousers at the Dubai World Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    A man wears tartan trousers at the Dubai World Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • People study the form and mark their race cards at the Dubai World Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    People study the form and mark their race cards at the Dubai World Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Visitors are entertained by performance artists at the Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Visitors are entertained by performance artists at the Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • People study the form and mark their race cards at the Dubai World Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    People study the form and mark their race cards at the Dubai World Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Visitors are entertained by performance artists at the Dubai World Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Visitors are entertained by performance artists at the Dubai World Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • People study the form and mark their race cards at the Dubai World Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    People study the form and mark their race cards at the Dubai World Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Dubai World Cup 2019 at Meydan - in pictures


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