Dubai World Cup Betting just got more exciting with BUSR! Join us for the 2026 edition of this legendary race once known as the richest horse racing event in the world at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on March 28, 2026
Since its start in 1996, the Dubai World Cup has made history by displaying the peak of international horse racing. It's more than just a race; it's a celebration of horse greatness and global solidarity.
In the vibrant heart of Dubai, the Meydan Racecourse is a marvel of modern architecture and traditional charm, offering a backdrop that's as breathtaking as the race itself. It's where tradition meets luxury, under the gaze of the Arabian sun.
Covering 10 furlongs (2000 meters), the Dubai World Cup challenges the finest thoroughbreds to a test of speed, stamina, and spirit. It's a distance that separates contenders from champions.
| # | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | M/L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magnitude | Jose L. Ortiz | Steven M. Asmussen | 8/1 | |
| 2 | Meydaan | William Buick | Simon and Ed Crisford | 7/1 | |
| 3 | Walk of Stars | Mickael Barzalona | Bhupat Seemar | 40/1 | |
| 4 | Heart of Honor | Saffie Osborne | Jamie A. Osborne | 50/1 | |
| 5 | Hit Show | Florent Geroux | Brad H. Cox | 14/1 | |
| 6 | Forever Young | Ryusei Sakai | Yoshito Yahagi | 3/5 | |
| 7 | Imperial Emperor | Tadhg O'Shea | Bhupat Seemar | 10/1 | |
| 8 | Tap Leader | Pat Dobbs | Doug Watson | 50/1 | |
| 9 | Tumbarumba | James Doyle | Hamad Al Jehani | 16/1 |
Last Updated on 03/26/2026
The Group I Dubai World Cup, sponsored by Emirates, stands alone at the summit of international horse racing. As horse racing entered a new era with the changeover of centuries, it was the Dubai World Cup, inaugurated in 1996, that paved the way forward.
With the United Arab Emirates and the Middle East, in general, hosting what is recognized as the thoroughbred "World Championship." Every thoroughbred in the world today descends from the three Arabian stallions exported from this part of the world - the Darley Arabian, the Byerley Turk, and the Godolphin Arabian.
