Introduction
The 2024 Dubai Sheema Classic is a Group 1 flat horse race in the United Arab Emirates open to thoroughbreds which are four-years-old or above. The race is run over a distance of 2‚400 metres (approximately 112 miles; 2410 metres since 2010) on the turf track at Meydan Racecourse‚ Dubai‚ and it takes place annually during the Dubai World Cup Night in March. The race was first run in 1998‚ and it was initially titled the Dubai Turf Classic. The present name was introduced two years later. The event attained Group 1 status in 2002. Prior to 2010 it was run at Nad Al Sheba Racecourse.
Race Overview
The Dubai Sheema Classic is a Group 1 flat horse race in the United Arab Emirates open to thoroughbreds which are four-years-old or above. The race is run over a distance of 2‚400 metres (approximately 112 miles; 2410 metres since 2010) on the turf track at Meydan Racecourse‚ Dubai‚ and it takes place annually during the Dubai World Cup Night in March. The race was first run in 1998‚ and it was initially titled the Dubai Turf Classic. The present name was introduced two years later. The event attained Group 1 status in 2002. Prior to 2010 it was run at Nad Al Sheba Racecourse.
Key Contenders
The best of Europe and Asia are set to clash in the Group 1 Dubai Sheema Classic on Saturday at Meydan in a race won by the brilliant Equinox in 2023. The former are represented chiefly by Derby hero Auguste Rodin‚ now a five-time Group 1 winner after further successes in the Irish Derby‚ Irish Champion Stakes and Breeders Cup Turf‚ the last of those under an inspired ride by Ryan Moore who continues steering duties here. Liberty Island is a four-year-old with a bright future and the Japanese raider could be set to claim a victory at Meydan in this big money race; The horse finished second out of eighteen runners in Tokyo back in November‚ with the runner previously triumphing in the Grade 1 Tenno Sho.
Betting Tips
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The Dubai Sheema Classic is a prestigious race that attracts some of the best horses in the world. The 2024 race is sure to be an exciting one‚ with several top contenders vying for victory. With so much on offer‚ be sure to check out the latest odds and free bets from your favorite bookmakers.