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Godolphin trainer Saeed bin Suroor is the most successful trainer in the history of the Dubai World Cup, saddling nine winners. Getty
ExclusiveGodolphin's Saeed bin Suroor on Dubai World Cup legacy of excellence

Godolphin trainer recalls first steps in making Dubai World Cup one of the leading night's in horse racing

Horse RacingApril 03, 2025
Amith Passela
Ryusei Sakai riding Forever Young to victory in the 2025 Saudi Cup in February. Getty Images
Saudi Cup winner Forever Young well placed for Dubai World Cup challenge

Bhupat Seemar not worried about wide draws for his two entries Imperial Emperor and Walk Of Stars

Horse RacingApril 02, 2025
Amith Passela
Tadhg O'Shea during the Dubawi Stakes at the Meydan Racecourse in Dubai in January. Pawan Singh / The National
ExclusiveO’Shea on realising Dubai World Cup dream and big call for 2025

UAE champion jockey, who lifted crown for first time at Meydan last time out, must choose between Walk Of Stars and Imperial Emperor ahead of April 5 race

Horse RacingMarch 31, 2025
Amith Passela
UAE showjumper Omar Al Marzooqi. Photo: Jessica Rodrigues
UAE Olympic star Al Marzooqi eyes more history at World Cup

Emirati confident country can become one of the strongest in the sport

SportMarch 28, 2025
Amith Passela
Ali Taleb has a 12-1 MMA record and will make the step up to the PFL World Tournament in April. Photo: PFL
‘Ready for anyone’: Ali Taleb steps up to PFL World Tournament

With two bantamweight titles in the bag, the Iraqi-born Swede aims to extend his impressive record

Combat SportsMarch 14, 2025
Amith Passela
Imperial Emperor under Tadhg O’Shea romps home in the Group 2 Al Maktoum Classic in the Super Saturday meeting at Meydan. Photo: ERA
Seemar and O’Shea celebrate Super Saturday double

Godolphin trainer Charlie Appleby and jockey William Buick grab four turf prizes

Horse RacingMarch 02, 2025
Amith Passela
Kabirkhan during the Al Maktoum Dubai Challenge. Photo: Dubai Racing Club
Super Saturday offers golden opportunity to Dubai World Cup hopefuls

Winners of six races at Meydan will gain direct entry into showpiece event

Horse RacingFebruary 28, 2025
Amith Passela
UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider Tadej Pogacar celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win Stage 7 of the UAE Tour and his third overall title in the race. AFP
‘Super happy’ Pogacar wins third UAE Tour title in sensational style

UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider destroys opposition to secure Stage 7 victory and overall crown at Jebel Hafeet

SportFebruary 23, 2025
Amith Passela
Soudal Quick–Step's Tim Merlier celebrates winning the sixth stage the UAE Tour in Abu Dhabi. AFP
Merlier shines again as Pogacar retains UAE Tour overall lead

Battle for red jersey heats up ahead of Sunday’s final stage at Jebel Hafeet

SportFebruary 22, 2025
Amith Passela
Team Soudal Quick-Step Belgian rider Tim Merlier sprints to the finish line of the fifth stage of the UAE Tour. AFP
UAE Tour: Merlier claims Stage 5 as Pogacar extends overall lead

Soudal Quick-Step rider tops podium after sprint finish in Dubai

SportFebruary 21, 2025
Amith Passela
Alex da Silva celebrates his win in the UAE Warriors 44 at the Etihad Arena. Photo: UAE Warriors
Former UFC star Da Silva expects 'fireworks' in clash with Magomedov

Abu Dhabi promotion returns with 14-fight card on Saturday night

Combat SportsFebruary 21, 2025
Amith Passela
Lidl-Trek team's Italian rider Jonathan Milan on the podium after winning the fourth stage of the UAE Tour. AFP
Milan completes second stage win in UAE Tour

UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider Tadej Pogacar retains leader’s red jersey

SportFebruary 20, 2025
Amith Passela
Tadej Pogacar celebrates after winning Stage 3 of the UAE Tour on February 19, 2025. AFP
Pogacar powers to victory on Jebel Jais and takes control of UAE Tour

The UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider wins Stage 3 and secures 18-second overall lead

SportFebruary 19, 2025
Amith Passela
UAE Team Emirates rider Tadej Pogacar finished 18 seconds behind Stage 2 winner James Tarling. AFP
Pogacar moves up to third in UAE Tour as Tarling wins Stage 2 time trial

UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider firmly in running for third title with crucial Jebel Jais battle next up

SportFebruary 18, 2025
Amith Passela
Laurel River, under Tadhg O'Shea, is led in after winning the 2024 Group One Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse. Getty Images
Dubai World Cup winner to gain automatic entry to Breeders’ Cup Classic

World-famous races join forces with innovative new partnership

Horse RacingFebruary 18, 2025
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