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Pictures: Racing enthusiasts flock to Meydan for Dubai World Cup 2019

Thousands of racegoers gather for the Dubai World Cup, world’s richest horse racing event



Fireworks during the closing ceremony of the $35 million Dubai World Cup 2019, world’s richest horse racing day.
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Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum with Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, and other racing enthusiasts at the Dubai World Cup
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AF Maher (right), ridden by Tadhg O’Shea, wins the Kahayla Classic from Fazza Al Khalediah by a nose in the opening race.

Jose Ortiz celebrates his victory aboard Coal Front in Group 2 Godolphin Mile at Meydan

Cross Counter, ridden by William Buick, edges out stablemate Ispolini for the Dubai Gold Cup at Meydan

Blue Point, ridden by William Buick also receive their respective trophies after the impressive win. William Buick, runs a big race to win the Al Quoz Sprint

Plus Que Parfait, ridden by Jose Ortiz, winning the UAE Derby.

XY Jet cruises to a 1.5-length victory in the Dubai Golden Shaheen.

Almond Eye, ridden by jockey Christophe LeMaire, wins the $6 million Dubai Turf

William Buick celebrates after Old Persian crossed the finish line in the Longines Dubai Sheema Classic at Meydan

Thunder Snow, ridden by Christophe Soumillon (left), edges out Gronkowski, Oisin Murphy astride, to win the $12 million Dubai World Cup, sponsored by Emirates, at Meydan

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Spectators go through the form book before the start of the Dubai World Cup 2019 at Meydan. A total of nine races were held as part of the meeting
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The crowd gathered at Meydan for Dubai World Cup.
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An artist entertains kids on the sidelines of Dubai World Cup at Meydan.
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Racing enthusiasts at Meydan.
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A drummer entertains the crowd as a woman is all smiles.
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Spectators go through the form book before the start of the Dubai World Cup 2019 at Meydan.
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It was a fun day out for many families including children who were entertained by a slew of live entertainment.
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The racing fans gathered at Meydan to witness the Dubai World Cup.
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Women display their creative best as they arrive in colourful outfits and hats before the start of the Dubai World Cup 2019.
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Spectators are seen during the Dubai World Cup at Meydan racecourse.
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Where Dubai’s fashionistas were out in full force there were some who chose to dress against the trend.
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A Sudanese racegoer is looking at the racecard before the Dubai World Cup.
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Drummers perfom during the Dubai World Cup.
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