DP World to sponsor Group 2 Balanchine Card at Dubai Racing Carnival
DP World is sponsoring an action-packed evening of racing at Meydan on Friday, February 21, as part of the Dubai Racing Carnival. The meeting features four Pattern races, headlined by the AED 850,000 Group 2 Balanchine Stakes, a premier turf contest for fillies and mares.
The card also includes the Group 3 UAE Oaks, a key race for three-year-old fillies on dirt, while the Listed Al Bastakiya serves as a stepping stone to the Group 2 UAE Derby. The Group 3 Nad Al Sheba Trophy rounds out the evening, offering contenders a path to the Group 2 Dubai Gold Cup.
Abdulla Bin Damithan, CEO & Managing Director, DP World GCC, said: “Dubai has established itself as a premier destination for world-class sporting events, and we are proud to support its horse racing legacy. Our partnership with Dubai Racing Club reflects our commitment to strengthening Dubai’s position as a global sports hub.”
Welcoming DP World back to Meydan Racecourse, HE Ali Al Ali, CEO and Board Member of Dubai Racing Club, said: “DP World has been a huge supporter of sport in Dubai, particularly in golf and horse racing. We value their support of this fantastic carnival card and hope that they have a wonderful evening enjoying Meydan Racecourse hospitality.”
DP World is a longstanding partner of Dubai Racing Club and sponsors the $5 million Dubai Turf at the Dubai World Cup meeting.
Racing begins at 5:30pm and tickets can be purchased online at dubairacingclub.com.
