Updated: March 30, 2013, 12:00 AM
In pictures: Pomp, pageantry and racing at the Dubai World Cup
A full moon is seen as fire works light the night sky at the end of the Dubai World Cup, the world's richest horse race, at Meydan race track in Dubai March 30, 2013. The 2011 Kentucky Derby winner (11/2), trained by Australian Graham Motion and ridden by Joel Rosario, beat home English raider Red Cadeaux by two lengths while another English-trained runner Planteur was third. AFP PHOTO/MARWAN NAAMANI *** Local Caption *** 811081-01-08.jpg
Dubai, March 30, 2013 - (L to R) Trainer Graham Motion, Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, jockey Joel Rosario and Arrowfield Stud team owner John Messara celebrate after winning the Dubai World Cup at Meydan in Dubai, March 30, 2013. (Photo by: Sarah Dea/The National)
Eleasha Dawson and Natalie Keepkie have some feathery hats to show off at the Meydan Racecourse in Dubai. Sarah Dea / The National
Some more hats with some elaborate curls and tresses to keep the spectators entertained. Sarah Dea / The National
Feathery hats were not the only types doing the rounds. Sarah Dea / The National
Al Mamun Monlau, ridden by Christophe Soumillon and trained by Jean Francois Bernard were the first put their names on the winners list at this Dubai World Cup. Razan Alzayani / The National
The field for the Godolphin Mile, the second race, charges down the tapeta track at the Meydan Racecourse. Soft Falling Rain won. Sammy Dallal / The National
Cavalryman, ridden by Silvestre De Sousa, and trained and owned by Saeed bin Suroor, won the Dubai Gold Cup in style. Razan Alzayani / The National
Lines of Battle pipped his rivals in the UAE Derby in style at the winning post at Meydan. Razan Alzayani / The National
It was a scattered approach to the finish in the middle of the Al Quoz Sprint, which Shea Shea eventually won. Sammy Dallal / The National
Jockey Richard Mullen, centre (in yellow), celebrates after riding ReynaldoTheWizard to the Dubai Golden Shaheen title. Sammy Dallal / The National
Jockey Silvestre De Sousa came out a clear winner on Sajjhaa, owned by Godolphin, in the Dubai Duty Free race. Sammy Dallal / The National
St Nicholas Abbey, ridden by Joseph O'Brien, provided a double for trainer Aiden O'Brien with the Dubai Sheema Classic. Razan Alzayani / The National