00:00It's time to saddle up for the 25th running of the Dubai World Cup, one of Dubai's biggest
00:09sporting events and one of the greatest horse races ever run in the world.
00:14Over the years, the Dubai World Cup has been won by some of the sport's most high caliber
00:19races from around the world, from America, from Europe, from Australia, from South Africa,
00:24Hong Kong and Japan, all who have competed for some of the richest purses offered anywhere
00:29in the world.
00:31The nine group races run throughout the day include six at the elite Group 1 level, including
00:36the main event, which is the $12 million Dubai World Cup, the second richest race in the
00:41world after the Saudi Cup.
00:43Without a doubt, the Dubai World Cup has become a major international event and COVID aside,
00:48this year's race is going to be one of its most special as it marks the 25th celebration
00:53of an event that Dubai can be proud of.
00:57Run at Dubai's iconic Medan racecourse, traditionally in front of over 60,000 spectators, this year's
01:04renewal of the great race, unfortunately, will not be held in front of spectators due
01:09to COVID-19 and the protocols in place in the country.
01:13However, that'll take nothing away from the quality of the racing, which features nine
01:19glittering events run from daytime to nighttime at Medan.
01:24The Dubai World Cup is run at Medan racecourse, which is home to a mile-long grandstand complete
01:30with a spectacular crescent roof and a five-star hotel.
01:33It's one of the most iconic sporting venues in the world and a fitting home to the world's
01:37greatest race.
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