Dubai: Meydan Pillar Partner Gulf News returns to Meydan, Dubai’s flagship horse racing venue, on Thursday to support a strong racecard, highlighted by two Group 3 races including the UAE 2,000 Guineas and the Al Shindagha Sprint.
The card, which boasts a prize purse of more than $1m, also sees the fillies take to the track in the Listed UAE 1,000 Guineas.
Rajeev Khanna, Commercial Director, Gulf News said: “The 2015/16 horse racing season is in full swing and we are truly proud to be associated with Meydan as Pillar Partner.
“The card for the February 11 race meeting, sponsored by Gulf News, looks very exciting and we are looking forward to an excellent evening of horse racing with three feature races, all leading up to the Dubai World Cup on March 26.”
Malih Al Basti, Meydan Group Vice-Chairman and Chairman of the Meydan Racing Committee, said: “Gulf News has been a long-term and much-appreciated sponsor of not only our racing but also other horse sport events organised by subsidiaries of Meydan Group, including the recently concluded Dubai Show Jumping Championship.
“It is always a pleasure to welcome our media partners to the track and we look forward to hosting Gulf News at this classy meeting of the Dubai World Cup Carnival.”
