• Fireworks at the closing of the Dubai World Cup 2023. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
    Fireworks at the closing of the Dubai World Cup 2023. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
  • It was party time at Meydan as another edition of the event ended
    It was party time at Meydan as another edition of the event ended
  • The organisers put on a spectacular show
    The organisers put on a spectacular show
  • Yuga Kawada and Ushba Tesoro were the heroes as they claimed the $12 million prize
    Yuga Kawada and Ushba Tesoro were the heroes as they claimed the $12 million prize
  • It was only the second time Japan won the race after Victoire Pisa in 2011
    It was only the second time Japan won the race after Victoire Pisa in 2011
  • Tesoro powered from the middle of the pack to win by two and three quarter lengths
    Tesoro powered from the middle of the pack to win by two and three quarter lengths
  • Racing fans watch the firework display
    Racing fans watch the firework display
  • James Doyle and Algiers were second and Emblem Road third
    James Doyle and Algiers were second and Emblem Road third
  • More Dubai World Cup fireworks
    More Dubai World Cup fireworks
  • More Dubai World Cup fireworks
    More Dubai World Cup fireworks
  • More Dubai World Cup fireworks
    More Dubai World Cup fireworks
  • More Dubai World Cup fireworks
    More Dubai World Cup fireworks

Fireworks herald end of Dubai World Cup 2023


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RESULTS

5pm: Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan Racing Festival Purebred Arabian Cup Conditions (PA) Dh 200,000 (Turf) 1,600m
Winner: Hameem, Adrie de Vries (jockey), Abdallah Al Hammadi (trainer)
5.30pm: Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Cup Conditions (PA) Dh 200,000 (T) 1,600m
Winner: Winked, Connor Beasley, Abdallah Al Hammadi
6pm: Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan National Day Cup Listed (TB) Dh 380,000 (T) 1,600m
Winner: Boerhan, Ryan Curatolo, Nicholas Bachalard
6.30pm: Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan National Day Group 3 (PA) Dh 500,000 (T) 1,600m
Winner: AF Alwajel, Tadhg O’Shea, Ernst Oertel
7pm: Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan National Day Jewel Crown Group 1 (PA) Dh 5,000,000 (T) 2,200m
Winner: Messi, Pat Dobbs, Timo Keersmaekers
7.30pm: Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan Racing Festival Handicap (PA) Dh 150,000 (T) 1,400m
Winner: Harrab, Ryan Curatolo, Jean de Roualle
8pm: Wathba Stallions Cup Handicap (PA) Dh 100,000 (T) 1,400m
Winner: AF Alareeq, Connor Beasley, Ahmed Al Mehairbi

Updated: March 26, 2023, 6:30 AM