Dubai's Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, was present at the 'Fashion Friday' event held at the Meydan Racecourse. This event is a significant part of the Dubai Racing Carnival and is known for its high-profile horse races. The evening showcased top horses gearing up for the 29th Dubai World Cup on April 5, 2025.
The event featured nine races with 99 horses competing for a prize pool of AED10.53 million. The highlight was the Group 1 Al Maktoum Challenge, a 2,000-meter race on dirt, offering AED3.68 million in prize money. Defending champion Kabirkhan was among the competitors.
Another key race was the Group 1 Jebel Hatta, a 1,800-meter turf race with a prize pool of AED1.85 million. The event also included Group 2 and Group 3 races like the Al Fahidi Fort, Blue Point Sprint, and Firebreak Stakes, featuring 2024 Dubai World Cup winner Laurel River.
Additional races included the UAE 2,000 Guineas for three-year-olds, the Group 3 Al Shindagha Sprint, and the Al Khail Trophy. The evening began with the Al Maktoum Challenge for Purebred Arabian horses, a Group 2 race.
Since its inception in 2024, 'Fashion Friday' has become a prominent event, attracting top international horses and enhancing Dubai's reputation as a global horse racing hub.
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is the ruler of Dubai, a city in the United Arab Emirates. He is also the Prime Minister of the UAE.
Meydan Racecourse is a famous place in Dubai where horse races are held. It's a big and modern racecourse known for hosting important horse racing events.
The Dubai Racing Carnival is a series of horse racing events held in Dubai. It attracts top horses and jockeys from around the world.
AED stands for United Arab Emirates Dirham, which is the currency used in the UAE. It's like how we use Rupees in India.
These are categories of horse races based on their importance and quality. Group 1 is the highest level, followed by Group 2 and Group 3.
The Al Maktoum Challenge is a prestigious horse race held in Dubai. It's part of the Dubai Racing Carnival and attracts top horses.
Jebel Hatta is another important horse race in Dubai. It's known for being a competitive race with high-quality horses.
The Al Fahidi Fort is a Group 2 horse race in Dubai. It's named after a historic fort in Dubai and is part of the racing events.
The Firebreak Stakes is a Group 3 horse race in Dubai. It's one of the races that take place during the Dubai Racing Carnival.
Fashion Friday is an event during the Dubai Racing Carnival where people dress up in stylish clothes. It's a fun day with horse races and fashion shows.
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