DUBAI, twenty third March, 2026 (WAM) — The world’s high racehorses have intensified preparations for the Dubai World Cup night time, with Japanese star Forever Young main the highlight forward of the Group 1 race with a handbag of US$12 million at Meydan Racecourse.
Forever Young returned to Meydan accompanied by coach Yoshito Yahagi and jockey Ryusei Sakai, aiming to make historical past because the highest-earning racehorse globally, whereas in search of to enhance on final 12 months’s third-place end. The horse accomplished a lightweight coaching session on the filth observe below Yuki Araki, with connections confirming its readiness.
Also getting back from final 12 months’s version are Hit Show, Walk Of Stars and Imperial Emperor, with their groups expressing confidence of their competitiveness.
In the US$6 million Dubai Sheema Classic, Irish coach Willie Mullins is concentrating on a exceptional double by combining Cheltenham Festival victories with success in Dubai by way of Ethical Diamond, the Breeders’ Cup Turf winner, who has proven sturdy situation since arriving. Calandagan additionally goals to beat a tough file after a earlier participation.
The Dubai Turf will see Facteur Cheval make a 3rd try on the title following his earlier victory, alongside contenders akin to Fort George and Northern Champion, who proceed preparations as scheduled.
In the Dubai Golden Shaheen, Tuz is in search of to reclaim the title after profitable in 2024, with coach Bhupat Seemar confirming the horse is in peak situation, alongside different runners from the identical secure. The Al Quoz Sprint options notable European contenders, together with Monteille and Rayevka.
The UAE Derby will function Brotherly Love aiming to proceed his sturdy kind after profitable a Road to the Kentucky Derby race, whereas jockey Saffie Osborne targets turning into the primary feminine rider to win on Dubai World Cup night time, amid sturdy Japanese participation.
In the Dubai Gold Cup, main contenders together with Al Nayyir have demonstrated sturdy readiness following a collection of profitable coaching periods, whereas the Godolphin Mile will see a file participation of six horses from a single coach, led by Commissioner King.
Meanwhile, defending champion First Classs returns within the Dubai Kahayla Classic after his current win in Saudi Arabia, with coach Doug Watson confirming full readiness because the horse seeks a 3rd title.
These intensive preparations spotlight the excessive stage of readiness amongst contributors, because the world’s elite racehorses compete for titles in one of the crucial prestigious and richest horse racing occasions globally.