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During the 2023 Carnival, AL DASIM, under the training of George Boughey, emerges victorious at Meydan Racecourse.
Dubai Racing Club has revealed a new framework for the 2023-24 racing season, reflecting Dubai's rapid growth and advancement under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai.
The Dubai Racing Carnival has turned the season into a lavish racing event with increased prize money, drawing in highly competitive fields. This change comes after two decades of international racing in the Emirate.
The Exciting New Era Of Dubai Racing Carnival
Sheikh Rashed bin Dalmook Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Racing Club, said, “The new shape and identity of the Dubai Racing Carnival has the potential of boosting Dubai’s strategic position as a regional centre for horseracing sports and a favourite racing destination. This is thanks to the rich races on offer and the expertise, services and facilities at the iconic Meydan Racecourse.
“We have a proud history of racing in Dubai, but we are also known for our innovation. We are delighted to boost prize money and welcome international participation for the entirety of the season.”
Previously, international trainers, jockeys, and horses had a shorter opportunity to compete in Dubai, but now the Dubai Racing Carnival runs for the whole season at Meydan, from November to March.
Dubai Racing Carnival 2023-2024: Bigger, Better, Faster
The Dubai Racing Carnival 2023-2024 will offer purses that have increased by AED11 million, representing a 27% rise from the previous season. Three feature race nights will be held, with the first in December, followed by one in January, and Super Saturday in March, resulting in a total of in purses for the three events.
Non-stakes races will have a minimum prize money of AED165,000, which is the same as pre-pandemic levels. The Dubai World Cup night, which marks the end of the Dubai season, will offer an impressive pool of prize money of US$30.5 million.
There are 14 meetings in the Dubai Racing Carnival, not including Dubai World Cup day. Each meeting has between seven to nine races and takes place on Fridays, except for Super Saturday and the Dubai World Cup, which are on Saturdays.
The Dubai Racing Club will provide more information about the racing calendar and prize distribution at a later time.