Top Stars Feature In The Dubai World Cup Carnival Acceptances List
A bumper 202 international horses from 17 countries have been accepted for the 2019 Dubai World Cup Carnival. Almost every continent is represented in the list. 71 international conditioners are expected to battle it out for a chance to race on Dubai World Cup night.
Several international stars are set to travel to Dubai including Almond Eye, who smashed the track record when winning the Japan Cup last Sunday.
Australian David Hayes (who was also active during the 2018 Dubai Carnival) has plans to bring the Shadwell Stud-owned trio of Faatinah, Shaf and Mutamayel, while his fellow countryman Peter Gelagotis is sending Illustrious Lad over. Chris Waller who dominates the list of acceptances from Australia is set to bring his Gr. 1 winners Comin' Through, Good Project and Shillelagh among others.
French trainer Andre Fabre brings his top rated Waldgeist into the fray. While owner-trainer Peter Schiergen who has contested in the Dubai World Cup previously as well, will be hoping to best the locals with German bred Kronprinz.
Here is the complete list of acceptances.
The Dubai World Cup Carnival horses will be competing for a share of the US$12,670,000 prize money across 10 race cards.
In its 16th year, Dubai World Cup Carnival will feature 61 Thoroughbred races and 4 Group Purebred Arabian races including the Super Saturday which offers US$2.65 million in prize money.
Credit: Dubai Racing Club