The end of March always brings an exciting night of racing in Dubai, with some of the best horses around the world traveling to Meydan Racecourse for one of the richest racecards in the world headlined by the $12 million Dubai World Cup Sponsored by Emirates Airline. One hundred and sixteen horses are currently slated to run in the eight Thoroughbred races, with 16 U.S.-trained horses taking on a card where every race is worth at least $1 million.
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2022 Sunland Park Derby at a Glance
Though the Sunland Park Derby is contested in the midst of the 170-point Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve qualifiers, Sunday’s stakes – which will be held at Sunland Park for the first time since 2019 – offers only 85 points to the top four finishers.
Life is Good Headlines Stellar Dubai World Cup Field
Since it was launched by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum in 1996, the Group 1 Dubai World Cup Sponsored by Emirates Airline has proven to be a grand international stage for some of the United States' best and most accomplished Thoroughbreds.
Byron King’s Derby Dozen for March 23
BloodHorse news editor Byron King presents his latest Derby Dozen for 2022, with a look at his leading contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 7.