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Asia Rugby chief says next couple of years crucial in effort to drum up support for joint UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar bid

SportApril 08, 2025
Forever Young, left, could only finish third in Saturday's Dubai World Cup. AP
Dubai World Cup a gallop too far for Saudi Cup winners

No horse has won both prize pots since Riyadh race began in 2020

Horse RacingApril 06, 2025
Hit Show ridden by Florent Geroux wins the Dubai World Cup during the Dubai World Cup. Meydan Racecourse, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
A Hit Show at Dubai World Cup for Qatar's Wathnan Racing

Jockey Florent Geroux pleasantly surprised after win over star-studded field in $12 million race

Horse RacingApril 06, 2025
Hit Show ridden by Florent Geroux won the Dubai World Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Hit Show denies Forever Young to win Dubai World Cup

Japanese favourite was looking to complete Gulf double after Saudi Cup win

Horse RacingApril 05, 2025
Tadhg O'Shea guides Tuz to win the Dubawi Stakes at Meydan Racecourse in March. The eight year old is drawn in Gate 5 of the Group 1 Dubai Golden Shaheen on Dubai World Cup night. Pawan Singh / The National
Dubai World Cup: The National's top picks as Forever Young aims to make history

The action kicks off with the lone Purebred Arabian contest before eight Thoroughbred races

Horse RacingApril 05, 2025
Forever Young under Ryusei Sakai celebrates after winning the Group 2 UAE Derby at Meydan Racecourse on March 30, 2024 in Duba. Getty Images
Forever Young aims to become first horse to win Gulf Grand Slam

Bhupat Seemar is double handed with Imperial Emperor and Walk Of Stars to retain the coveted prize he won last year

SportApril 04, 2025
Godolphin trainer Saeed bin Suroor is the most successful trainer in the history of the Dubai World Cup, saddling nine winners. Getty
ExclusiveGodolphin's Saeed bin Suroor on Dubai World Cup legacy of excellence

Godolphin trainer recalls first steps in making Dubai World Cup one of the leading night's in horse racing

Horse RacingApril 03, 2025
Ryusei Sakai riding Forever Young to victory in the 2025 Saudi Cup in February. Getty Images
Saudi Cup winner Forever Young well placed for Dubai World Cup challenge

Bhupat Seemar not worried about wide draws for his two entries Imperial Emperor and Walk Of Stars

Horse RacingApril 02, 2025
Tadhg O'Shea during the Dubawi Stakes at the Meydan Racecourse in Dubai in January. Pawan Singh / The National
ExclusiveO’Shea on realising Dubai World Cup dream and big call for 2025

UAE champion jockey, who lifted crown for first time at Meydan last time out, must choose between Walk Of Stars and Imperial Emperor ahead of April 5 race

Horse RacingMarch 31, 2025
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Emirati confident country can become one of the strongest in the sport

SportMarch 28, 2025
Ali Taleb has a 12-1 MMA record and will make the step up to the PFL World Tournament in April. Photo: PFL
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