Spectators witnessed a record-breaking victory in yesterday’s Dubai World Cup race. Well Armed finished with a 14-length lead to take home the $6 million prize (the richest purse in the world).
Jockey Aaron Gryder guided the 6-year old gelding to the record win. The lead was nearly double last year’s record-setting finish. Curlin’s record was seven and three-quarter lengths.
Well Armed is owned by WinStar Farm of Kentucky and trained by Eoin Harty. This is the horse’s seventh win in 23 races. Second plac went to Gloria de Campeao and third to is Perfect.
The Dubai World Cup includes seven individual races including three of the richest prizes in horse racing. Breeders, owners, and race fans spent the day at the Nad al Sheba racecourse, which will be replaced by a $1.25 billion racing complex before next year’s World Cup. Spectators were able to find accommodations at local hotels and luxury beach resorts.
Regal Ransom, owned by Sheik Mohammed, the ruler of Dubai, won the $2 million UAE Derby prize. The thoroughbred is looking better and better for the upcoming Kentucky Derby.
Big City Man took home the $2 million prize in the Dubai Golden Shaheen.
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