Running from Nov. 10 until Mar. 8, the season includes 14 meetings and precedes the $30.5-million Dubai World Cup meeting on Mar. 30. In addition, the prize-money has been increased by 27%, with the minimum per race now AED165,000. The Festive Friday card will contain six stakes races, among them the G2 Al Maktoum Mile at Meydan on Dec. 22. There is also Fashion Friday on Jan. 26, with nine black-type races on tap led by the G1 Maktoum Challenge and the G1 Jebel Hatta. Super Saturday remains in its usual slot, and features the G2 Al Maktoum Classic, upgraded G3 Ras Al Khor, and the Listed Jumeirah Guineas. It is Mar. 2, 2024.

Major General Dr. Mohammed Essa Al Adhab, Executive Director of Dubai Racing Club, said “We are delighted to unveil the full programme for our exciting new-look season here in Dubai. The programme is diverse and caters for a wide range of horses, both Purebred Arabian and Thoroughbred. We hope that our excellent prize-money and world class facilities will continue to attract the best in the sport to race here in Dubai.”

For the full schedule and more information, please go to the Dubai Racing Club website.

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