• Dubai Kahayla Classic: It was AF Maher, ridden by Tadhg O’Shea , who prevailed the opening race of the day. Pawan Singh / The National
    Dubai Kahayla Classic: It was AF Maher, ridden by Tadhg O’Shea , who prevailed the opening race of the day. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Godolphin Mile: Coal Front came out on top in the Godolphin Mile, ridden by Jose Ortiz. Pawan Singh / The National
    Godolphin Mile: Coal Front came out on top in the Godolphin Mile, ridden by Jose Ortiz. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Dubai Gold Cup: Cross Counter ridden by William Buick wins the Dubai Gold Cup, giving Godolphin the first of their four wins.. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Dubai Gold Cup: Cross Counter ridden by William Buick wins the Dubai Gold Cup, giving Godolphin the first of their four wins.. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Al Quoz Sprint: It was another success for the pairing of trainer Charlie Appleby and jockey William Buick as Blue Point won the Al Quoz Sprint for Godolphin. Pawan Singh / The National
    Al Quoz Sprint: It was another success for the pairing of trainer Charlie Appleby and jockey William Buick as Blue Point won the Al Quoz Sprint for Godolphin. Pawan Singh / The National
  • UAE Derby: Plus Que Parfait, ridden by Jose Ortiz, came up trumps in the fifth race of the day. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    UAE Derby: Plus Que Parfait, ridden by Jose Ortiz, came up trumps in the fifth race of the day. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Dubai Golden Shaheen: X Y Jet finally won the race, ridden by Emisael Jaramillo, having finished second twice previously before. Pawan Singh / The National
    Dubai Golden Shaheen: X Y Jet finally won the race, ridden by Emisael Jaramillo, having finished second twice previously before. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Dubai Turf: It was a winning debut in the UAE for Almond Eye as the Japanese-based horse, ridden by Christophe Lemaire, prevailed in the Dubai Turf. Pawan Singh / The National
    Dubai Turf: It was a winning debut in the UAE for Almond Eye as the Japanese-based horse, ridden by Christophe Lemaire, prevailed in the Dubai Turf. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Dubai Sheema Classic: Old Persian, ridden by William Buick, gave Godolphin their fourth win of the night. Pawan Singh / The National
    Dubai Sheema Classic: Old Persian, ridden by William Buick, gave Godolphin their fourth win of the night. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Dubai World Cup: It was a historic second win of the big race for the combination of Thunder Snow and jockey Christophe Soumillon as Godolphin won a fourth race on the night. Pawan Singh / The National
    Dubai World Cup: It was a historic second win of the big race for the combination of Thunder Snow and jockey Christophe Soumillon as Godolphin won a fourth race on the night. Pawan Singh / The National

Horse Racing

Dubai World Cup: Thunder Snow and the other big winners at Meydan - in pictures

A look at who were the victors at Saturday's showpiece event in Dubai

Graham Caygill

March 31, 2019

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Dubai World Cup 2019 is in the history books and it will be remembered as another dominant night for Godolphin.

Four victories came their way, including Thunder Snow winning the Dubai World Cup, becoming the first horse to win the race twice.

There were nine races in total on Saturday and the photo gallery above is an opportunity to look back at the victorious horse and jockey combinations who came out on top and left Meydan racecourse triumphant.

To move on to the next photo, click on the arrows, or if using a mobile device, simply swipe.

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