XXI Dubai World Cup

The world is getting ready for the richest horse raceLast year, 14 U.S.-based horses competed at the
in the world. The Dubai World Cup is about to begin.horse- and camel-racing complex in the middle of the
All the contenders are beginning their journeys to thisdunes on Dubai's outskirts. Horses training in the U.S.
land located in the United Arab Emirates. This includeshave won five of the 10 World Cups, including Roses
all the American horses.in May's victory last year.
A total of 19 American horses are on their way toBetween the horses racing in the Dubai World Cup
Dubai to compete during the 11th Dubai World Cup.there is "Brass Hat" trained by William 'Buff' Bradley
This is America's largest contingent in Dubai Worldand winner of his last three starts, including the Donn
Cup history. This race purse money is $21.250 000Handicap. Also Wilko, winner of the 2004 Bessemer
dollars, $6 millions more than last year.Trust Breeders' Cup Juvenile who's trainer is Jeremy
The world's richest race, sponsored by Emirates isNoseda, Super Frolic, trained by Vladimir Cerin, Todd
posted for March 25th at Nad Al Sheba RacecoursePletcher's Magna Graduate, and Choctaw Nation, who
and the horses are expected to start training nextwas third in this race a year ago.
Saturday.