In Focus | Dubai World Cup 2012
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Wednesday Apr 4
Glamour galore at the Dubai World Cup
Scene was at the biggest event on the social calendar! The Dubai World Cup saw the Emirates' party people donning their finery to head down to Meydan to catch the world’s richest horse race. We loved the bubbles, hats and races, but the highlight had to be meeting the gorgeous Aishwarya Rai, who was there to present the Most Elegant Lady award
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Monday Apr 2
Spotted at the races
Gulf News hosted race-goers at the Dubai World Cup, Meydan.
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Monday Apr 2
Aishwarya raises the glamour stakes
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan raises the glamour stakes at the ‘exciting' Dubai World Cup, where she presents one of the style prizes
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Monday Apr 2
The sky lit up
If the race is all about screaming out your horse hopeful's name, then the spectacular show that is now a signature of the Dubai World Cup is about being left speechless.
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Monday Apr 2
Toni's still got it
The Dubai World Cup has many memorable moments every year — seeing the craziest outfit, meeting friends, watching fireworks — but the very brief spatter of rain that timed itself with Toni Braxton's concert was high on my list this year.
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Monday Apr 2
Determined Ajtebi remains hungry for success
Emirati jockey's spirit not dampened despite losing out when it seemed the world's richest race was in his hands
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Monday Apr 2
Winning with style at the Dubai World Cup
Bright colours and chic styling got the style stakes winners first past the post
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Monday Apr 2
World Cup made the people of UAE happy, Mohammad says
‘We haven't won this race for a few years... it's a great, great feeling'
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Monday Apr 2
Disappointment for debutantes
Sutherland and Turner fail to live up to their billing as they make history at the Dubai World Cup
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Monday Apr 2
A day at the Dubai World Cup races
From the horse-mad fans by the track to the party crowd and the premium suites high above, there's something for everyone at the Dubai World Cup
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Monday Apr 2
Series of firsts at Dubai World Cup
New names, both trainers and jockeys, tasted success in the race's 17th edition
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Sunday Apr 1
Fashionistas at Dubai World Cup 2012
Hottest fashion trends on show at the 2012 Dubai World Cup Style Stakes.
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Sunday Apr 1
Godolphin's winning moments at Dubai World Cup 2012
Shaikh Mohammad savours momentous victory at the Dubai World Cup 2012.
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Sunday Apr 1
Barzalona born to be a jockey, says Al Zarouni
Decision to let Mickael Barzalona ride Monterosso was Shaikh Mohammad's, trainer says
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Sunday Apr 1
Monterosso wins the Dubai World Cup
Outsider Monterosso creates one of the biggest shocks in the history of the Dubai World Cup
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Sunday Apr 1
It's a Texas tornado at Dubai Kahayla Classic
The five-year-old son of Burning Sands is given a superb ride by Adrie De Vries to floor the competitors
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Sunday Apr 1
A Fairy-tale ending at the Godolphin Mile
African story makes a lasting impression by flying to victory for Godolphin's first win of the night
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Sunday Apr 1
Tragic end at the Dubai Gold Cup
Godolphin's bright prospect was put to sleep after he snapped his leg and fell on the grass
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Sunday Apr 1
Daddy Long Legs wins the UAE Derby
Trainer O'Brien's Daddy Long legs proves that his rivals cannot keep pace with his swift strides
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Sunday Apr 1
Al Quoz Sprint: One for the Aussies
Ortensia chalks up first victory in seven years for a horse from down under, coming from last to first to win
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Sunday Apr 1
Cityscape breaks record at Dubai Duty Free race
Record-breaking run by Cityscape, under james doyle, sees him finish 4.25 lengths ahead of Mutahadee
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Sunday Apr 1
Cirrus Des Aigles wins Dubai Sheema Classic
Cirrus des Aigles makes corrine barande-barbe first woman trainer to win a thoroughbred race at the world cup
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Sunday Apr 1
Opinion Poll wins rerun Dubai Gold Cup
Dettori lands a winner after race is rerun; Fox hunt euthanised following a broken leg in first running of the event
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Sunday Apr 1
Krypton Factor wins Dubai Golden Shaheen
Krypton Factor shows big-race temperament despite his whimsical ways most other times
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Sunday Apr 1
Triple delight for the UAE
Monterosso, Capponi make it 1-2 for Godolphin, Planteur comes third
Videos
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Godolphin's triumph at Dubai World Cup
Shaikh Mohammad's Godolphin scores 1-2 victory at Dubai World Cup 2012
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Fancy fashions at Dubai World Cup Style Stakes
Fashion galore at Dubai World Cup 2012 Style Stakes
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Exclusive video tour of Meydan race track
The Dubai's Meydan racecourse - from a jockey's perspective
