Get ready for one of the most electrifying nights on the UAE racing calendar, where the drama, thrills, and adrenaline of world-class horse racing come alive under the dazzling lights of Meydan.
Last year’s Dubai World Cup winner, Laurel River, returns to the track, embarking on a new journey toward the Saudi Cup. His mission? To defend his World Cup crown! The stakes have never been higher as this champion takes on fresh rivals in the Group 3 Firebreak Stakes. But the excitement does not stop there. Facteur Cheval is set for his first-ever test on dirt, where he will face Kabirkhan, last year’s victor in this very race, in the Group 1 Al Maktoum Challenge. The heat of competition rises as these two battle for dominance. Meanwhile, in the Group 2 Blue Point Sprint, the promising 3-year-old West Acre will go head-to-head with seasoned veterans. Will this rising star prove his mettle against the experienced contenders? The tension is palpable.
The night’s highlight, however, is the Group 1 Jebel Hatta, featuring an epic clash between Hong Kong’s hero, Romantic Warrior, and Godolphin’s speedster, Measured Time, the track record holder. Guided by James McDonald, the world’s top jockey, Romantic Warrior takes on the UAE stage in bold pursuit of glory. With the World Pool in play, the stakes are even higher. To add to the excitement, Cassie Fahey of SKY Racing sat down with James McDonald to get an exclusive look at the challenges ahead and what lies in store for this unstoppable pair as they captivate the racing world.