By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: The landmark 30th running of the US$30.5million Dubai World Cup fixture at Meydan Racecourse on Saturday, March 28 will be televised live by a record 40 broadcasters to audiences in more than 150 countries. The truly international fixture has attracted some of the world’s best horses, including the top of the list on official rankings – the …

News Desk DUBAI: It takes dedication to own a horse who lives on another continent and then to fly around the world for every race they compete in. That’s Bart Siegel.  His devotion to Facteur Cheval is such that he has travelled to Dubai from upstate New York for a fourth time to watch the seven-year-old try to regain the G1 Dubai …

Sport Desk DUBAI: Japan’s dirt titan Forever Young will break from stall 6 under Ryusei Sakai in a field of nine for Saturday’s $12m Dubai World Cup sponsored by Emirates. Trainer Yoshito Yahagi drew the gate number during the post-position ceremony at Meydan racecourse on Wednesday morning, as he prepares Forever Young for his bid to improve on lasty year’s …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Marking its 30th running, the Dubai World Cup returns to Meydan Racecourse on Saturday, 28 March 2026. First staged in 1996, the race day has established itself as the pinnacle of the global horseracing calendar. With $30.5 million in prizemoney across nine elite races, the Dubai World Cup will once again attract the finest horses, trainers …

Sport Desk DUBAI: Few people want a Dubai World Cup night winner more than Jose D’Angelo, and few have a better chance of getting one in just a few days’ time. The US-based Venezuelan trainer, who sends out G1 Breeders’ Cup Sprint winner Bentornato (pictured)in Saturday’s G1 Dubai Golden Shaheen, is on his third trip to Dubai. He sent out Jesus’ Team to …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, has announced the winners of the first UN Tourism Awards for Excellence in Sustainable Sports Tourism, powered by the FIA. Announced at a ceremony in Madrid, ahead of this weekend’s ABB FIA Formula E CUPRA Raval Madrid E-Prix, the winners demonstrated leadership and innovation …

Sport Desk DUBAI: Multiple Group 1 winners Forever Young and Calandagan are among the likely runners for the 30th Dubai World Cup meeting, at Meydan Racecourse, on Saturday 28 March. A field of nine has been announced for the $12million G1 Dubai World Cup [sponsored by Emirates Airline], including 2025 winner Hit Show, aiming to become just the second horse to win the race twice, and Breeders’ …

Winners from five different countries celebrated success during the 2025-26 Dubai Racing Carnival at Meydan – the most in the 22-year history of the event. Horses trained in the UK, Denmark, France and Oman provided 22 overseas winners during 16 race meetings. That made this the best Carnival yet for international trainers and owners. Dubai Racing Club welcomed 47 international …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: The Consul, Fabrizio Bielli had the pleasure of meeting Chairman Omar Group and Owner of Quetta Gladiators, Mr. Nadeem Omar along with Mr. Hasan Omar and Mr. Faraz Maqbool, Marketing Chief Quetta Gladiators. They discussed the potential of bilateral trade opportunities in chemicals and promotion of sports between Italy and Pakistan. The Consul was presented with …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/LAHORE: Pepsi has joined the HBL Pakistan Super League as the Official Beverage and Entertainment partner for 11th, 12th and 13th editions of the tournament, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced on Monday. As Pepsi continues to be the most loved beverage of Pakistan, its partnership with one of the top T20 leagues and country’s biggest sporting extravaganza will diversify …