The Dubai World Cup is the highlight of Dubai’s sporting and social calendar and attracts the best horses and riders from all over the world. It is the world’s most spectacular race day with a total prize money of US$30.5 million for the showcase of nine races, including US$12 million at stake in the title contest.
Race 2 - Dubai Gold Cup Sponsored By
Al Tayer Motors (Group 2) (Turf)
(4yo+)
Winner £464,000
10 runners
2m
Good
RTV
race conditions
£800,000 guaranteed
For
4yo+
Weight for age
4yo from 5yo+ 2lb
Penalty value
1st
£464,000.00
2nd
£160,000.00
3rd
£80,000.00
4th
£40,000.00
5th
£24,000.00
6th
£16,000.00
7th
£8,000.00
8th
£8,000.00
JBB FORM RATINGS: (1) TRAWLERMAN (121) (2) DOUBLE MAJOR (117) (3) AL NAYYIR (116)
10 runners declared for Dubai Gold Cup over 2 miles, this looks competitive contest with bookmakers going 9-2 the field .
The 7-Y-0 gelding TRAWLERMAN should go well for John & Thady Gosden team .Had some decent form last season, including finishing excellent second in Ascot Gold Cup behind the useful Kyprios, also finished creditable third in this this race last year behind Tower of London, that was fair effort having to race very wide in early part the race from wide draw.Makes his seasonal reappearance, though goes well fresh .Odds around 5-1 look solid each-way value .
Last years second AL NAYYIR looks the main danger , has decent record here at Meydan winning three times at the track , finished fair fifth in G2 Red Sea Handicap at Riyadh on his seasonal reappearance in February .
Of the others French raider Double Major cant be ruled out , having won three times last season in France , including winning the G1 Prix Royal Oak at Saint-Cloud in October, though is unproven on fast ground , having shown all his best form on soft or heavy .
VERDICT : (1) TRAWLERMAN (2) AL NAYYIR (3) DOUBLE MAJOR
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Race 8 - Longines Dubai Sheema Classic (Group 1) (Turf)
(3yo+)
Winner £2,784,000
9 runners
1m4f11y
Good
RTV
race conditions
£4,800,000 guaranteed
For
southern hemisphere 3yo and northern hemisphere 4yo+
Penalty value
1st
£2,784,000.00
2nd
£960,000.00
3rd
£480,000.00
4th
£240,000.00
5th
£144,000.00
6th
£96,000.00
7th
£48,000.00
8th
£48,000.00
JBB RATINGS : (1) CALANDAGAN (127) (2) REBELS ROMANCE (124) (3) SHIN EMPEROR (123)
9 Runners declared for the Sheema Classic over 12 furlongs, this looks top quality G1 contest on the turf.
The French raider CALANDAGAN has been put in clear favourite at around 2-1, had some very useful form last season ,winning the King Edward V11 Stakes at Royal Ascot by 6 lenghs , then finishing second in both Juddmonte International & Champion Stakes at Ascot .Obvious claims on that form , though this will be his seasonal reappearance and has been beaten first time out for last two seasons , so just may need this race .
Last years winner REBELS ROMANCE looks sure go well, having won 7 of his last 8 starts , including winning the Breeders Cup turf in November at Del Mar .Had excellent 2024 . winning 5 times four group ones) ,only defeat coming in King George at Ascot.Should be spot on for this race after easy victory in the Amir Trophy at Qatar in February .Odds around 10-3 look very fair value .
Of the others SHIN EMPEROR looks the most interesting , after winning the Neom Turf Cup at Riyadh in February .Had some decent form last season, including finishing second in Japan Cup and third in Irish Champion Stakes .Should be thereabouts in cracking G1 contest.
VERDICT : (1) REBELS ROMANCE (2) CALANDAGAN (3) SHIN EMPEROR
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Race 7 - Dubai Turf Sponsored By DP World (Group 1) (Turf)
(3yo+)
Winner £2,320,000
11 runners
1m1f
Good
RTV
race conditions
£4,000,000 guaranteed
For
southern hemisphere 3yo and northern hemisphere 4yo+
Penalty value
1st
£2,320,000.00
2nd
£800,000.00
3rd
£400,000.00
4th
£200,000.00
5th
£120,000.00
6th
£80,000.00
7th
£40,000.00
8th
£40,000.00
JBB RATINGS : (1) ROMANTIC WARRIOR (128) (2) SOUL RUSH (123) (3) FACTEUR CHEVAL (121)
The top class ROMANTIC WARRIOR looks class above these rivals, having won his last 8 starts on the turf, including breaking the track record over C&D here at Meydan in Jebel Hatta in January .Will be difficult to beat returning turf , having ran excellent second in Saudi Cup on dirt last time .
Last years winner FACTEUR CHEVAL has place claims at decent odds returning to turf , never really took to the dirt on his last two starts , though had some decent form on turf last season , including finishing second in Queen Elizabeth 11 stakes at Ascot in October .
Of the others Japanese raider SOUL RUSH , looks the most interesing, had some useful form in Japan last season , including winning in grade one company. Also finished third to Romantic Warrior in Yasuda Kinen at Tokyo .Place Claims .
VERDICT : (1) ROMANTIC WARRIOR (2) FACTEUR CHEVAL (3) SOUL RUSH
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Race 9 - Dubai World Cup Sponsored
By Emirates Airline (Group 1) (Dirt)
(3yo+)
Winner £5,568,000
11 runners
1m2f
Fast
RTV
race conditions
£9,600,000 guaranteed
For
southern hemisphere 3yo and northern hemisphere 4yo+
Penalty value
1st
£5,568,000.00
2nd
£1,920,000.00
3rd
£960,000.00
4th
£480,000.00
5th
£288,000.00
6th
£192,000.00
7th
£96,000.00
8th
£96,000.00
JBB RATINGS : (1) FOREVER YOUNG (129) (2) WILSON TESORO (119) (3) WALK ON STARS (118)
The 29th running of the 12 million dollar Dubai World Cup not the strongest renewal this year .
Saudi Cup Winner FOREVER YOUNG looks standout on form , 11lb clear on official ratings, having won the UAE Derby at Meydan last year. Had some excellent form in 2024 contesting all top dirt races , including finishing third in Kentucky Derby & Breeders Cup Classic.Will be difficult to beat in this lesser race .
Al Maktoum challenge winner WALK ON STARS has place claims returning to Meydan, never travelled in Saudi Cup last time, though has good record here at Meydan. Can make the frame , especially if gaining early lead from good draw in stall one .
VERDICT : (1) FOREVER YOUNG (2) WALK ON STARS (3) WILSON TESORO
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RECOMMENDED BETS MEYDAN SATURDAY 5TH APRIL 2025
TRAWLERMAN 2.10 DUBAI GOLD CUP
1PT EACH-WAY @ 5-1 BETVICTOR.LADBROKES.CORALS
(FIFTH SP 11-4 LOSS 2.00 PTS)
REBELS ROMANCE 5.50 SHEEMA CLASSIC
1PT EACH-WAY @ 7-2 WILLIAM HILLS
(FOURTH SP 9-4 LOSS 2.00 PTS )
ROMANTIC WARRIOR 5.15 DUBAI TURF
FOREVER YOUNG 6.30 DUBAI WORLD CUP
3PTS WIN DOUBLE @ 1.47-1 BET365 (8-15 & 8-13)
(SECOND & THIRD ) LOSS 3.00 PTS )
1/4 PT EACH-WAY ACC. @ 55-1 BETVICTOR
(5-1) (3-1) (1-2) (1-2)
(FIFTH ) (FOURTH) (SECOND) (THIRD ) LOSS 0.50 PTS )
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TOTAL LOSS -7.50 PTS
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