When is the Dubai World Cup? 2023 Date, Times & Race Schedule

Sports Lens

20 March 2023

When is the Dubai World Cup is a question horse racing fans will be asking this week, with the lucrative $12m event set to be run on Saturday. Let’s fill you in with the key 2023 Dubai World Cup race dates, times and some possible runners to look out for.

When Is The Dubai World Cup 2023: Dates and Times

��Time/Date: 4:30pm, UK-Time (Saturday 25th March 2023)
��Racecourse: Meydan
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Did You Know? Trainer Saeed Bin Suroor has won the Dubai World Cup 9 times – the most successful trainer in the race.

The Dubai World Cup was first run in 1996 and is now a regular fixture on the International horse racing calendar. The race is staged at the end of March each year at Meydan racecourse – to help you prepare for lucrative race here at SportsLens we’ve pulled together some key race info and top Dubai World Cup betting offers here.

How Can You Watch or Stream The 2023 Dubai World Cup?

The Dubai World Cup will be shown LIVE on SkyRacing and can also be streamed on selected bookmaker accounts – find out more on horse racing streaming here.

Who Is the Current Favourite?

The favourite in the betting for 2023 Dubai World Cup is the Bob Baffert-trained Country Grammer, who won the race last year too. He’ll be looking to become only the second back-to-back winner in the race’s history.

How Much Prize Money Does Winner Get?

The horse that wins the Dubai World Cup will bank £5,333,333 in prize money.

Dubai World Cup Past Winners

(year/horse/country/age/jockey/trainer/winning odds)

2022 – Country Grammer (USA) (5): L Dettori / Bob Baffert
2021 – Mystic Guide (USA) (4): Luis Saez / Michael Stidham – 6/4 fav
2020 – Cancelled (Covid)
2019 – Thunder Snow (UAE) (5): Christophe Soumillon / Saeed Bin Suroor – 4/1
2018 – Thunder Snow (UAE) (4): Christophe Soumillon / Saeed Bin Suroor – 8/1
2017 – Arrogate (USA) (4): Mike E Smith / Bob Baffert – 1/3 (fav)
2016 – California Chrome (USA) (5): Victor Espinoza / Art Sherman – 15/8 (jfav)
2015 – Prince Bishop (UAE) (8): William Buick / Saeed Bin Suroor – 14/1
2014 – African Story (UAE) (7): Silvestre de Sousa / Saeed Bin Suroor – 12/1
2013 – Animal Kingdom (USA) (5): Joel Rosario/ Graham Motion – 11/2
2012 – Monterosso (UAE) (5): Mickael Barzalona/M Al Zarooni – 20/1
2011 – Victoire Pisa (JPN (4): Mirco Demuro/Katsuhiko Sumii – 12/1
2010 – Gloria de Campeao (FRA) (6): T. J. Pereira/Pascal Bary – 16/1
2009 – Well Armed (USA) (6): Aaron Gryder/Eoin G. Harty – 10/1
2008 – Curlin (USA) (4): Robby Albarado/Steve Asmussen – 4/11 (fav)
2007 – Invasor (USA) (5): Fernando Jara/K McLaughlin – 5/4 (fav)
2006 – Electrocutionist (UAE) (5): Frankie Dettori/Saeed bin Suroor – 5/4 (fav)
2005 – Roses in May (USA) (5): John Velazquez/Dale Romans – 11/8 (fav)
2004 – Pleasantly Perfect (USA) (6): Alex Solis/Richard Mandella – 5/2
2003 – Moon Ballad (UAE) (4): Frankie Dettori/Saeed bin Suroor – 11/4
2002 – Street Cry (UAE) (4): Jerry Bailey/Saeed bin Suroor – 9/2
2001 – Captain Steve (USA) (4): Jerry Bailey/Bob Baffert – 7/4 (jfav)
2000 – Dubai Millennium (UAE) (4): Frankie Dettori/Saeed bin Suroor – (no odds)
1999 – Almutawakel (UAE) (4): Richard Hills/Saeed bin Suroor – (no odds)
1998 – Silver Charm (USA) (4): Gary Stevens/Bob Baffert – (no odds)
1997 – Singspiel (GB) (5): Jerry Bailey/Michael Stoute – (no odds)
1996 – Cigar (USA) (6): Jerry Bailey/Bill Mott – (no odds)

Did You Know? Only one horse has won the Dubai World Cup in back-to-back years – Thunder Snow (2018 & 2019).

2023 Dubai World Cup Betting and Possible Runners

Here are the possible runners and the latest 2023 Dubai World Cup betting with Paddy Power.

Country Grammer @ 9/ 4
Algiers @ 11/4/
Panthalassa @ 8/1
Ushba Tesoro @ 10/1
T O Keyes @ 10/1
Veal Azul @ 10/1
Cafe Pharoah @ 12/1
Geoglyph @ 14/1
Crown Pride @ 16/1
Super Corinto @ 20/1
Jun Light Bolt @ 20/1
Emblem Road @ 20/1
Salute The Soldier @ 33/1
Remorse @ 66/1
Bendoog @ 66/1

Dubai World Cup Race Times and Full Meeting Schedule

Meydan Racecourse
Going Dirt: FAST, Turf: GOOD

12:20 – Godolphin Mile Sponsored By Nakheel (Group 2) (Dirt) (3yo+) 1m
12:55 – Dubai Gold Cup Sponsored By Al Tayer Motors (Group 2) (Turf) (3yo+) 2m
1:35 – Al Quoz Sprint Sponsored By Azizi Developments (Group 1) (Turf) (3yo+) 6f
2:10 – UAE Derby Sponsored By Mubadala (Group 2) (Dirt) (3yo) 1m1½f
2:45 – Dubai Golden Shaheen Sponsored By Atlantis Dubai (Group 1) (Dirt) (3yo+) 6f
3:20 – Dubai Turf Sponsored By DP World (Group 1) (Turf) (3yo+) 1m1f
3:55 – Longines Dubai Sheema Classic (Group 1) (Turf) (3yo+) 1m4f
4:30 – Dubai World Cup Sponsored By Emirates Airline (Group 1) (Dirt) (3yo+) 1m2f