Magnitude wins Dubai World Cup 2026 at Meydan track

March 28, 2026 / 10:19 PM

Sharjah24: The American colt “Magnitude” was crowned champion of the 30th edition of the Dubai World Cup, held at Meydan Racecourse, claiming the top prize of $6.96 million.

The four-year-old, owned by Winchell Thoroughbreds, secured victory in the Group 1 main race over 2000 metres on dirt, with jockey Jose Ortiz and trainer Steve Asmussen. Magnitude finished the race in 2:04.38 minutes, winning by 0.98 lengths and claiming the United States’ ninth Dubai World Cup title.

Japan’s “Forever Young” finished in second place, earning $2.4 million, while UAE-owned “Meydan,” owned by Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, finished third with $1.2 million.

Top winners across race card

The evening featured several highlights, with Omani horse “Falah” winning the Dubai Kahayla Classic for Purebred Arabians, while Saudi horse “Pancheng” claimed the Godolphin Mile.

“Fairy Glen,” owned by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, won the Dubai Gold Cup, while Japan’s “Wonder Den” secured victory in the UAE Derby, earning a place in the Kentucky Derby.

UAE horses delivered impressive performances, with “Native Approach” winning the Al Quoz Sprint and “Dark Saffron” retaining the Dubai Golden Shaheen title. Godolphin’s “Ombudsman” claimed the Dubai Turf, while France’s “Calandagan” secured victory in the Dubai Sheema Classic.

Global competition and major prizes

The event showcased elite international competition across multiple races, with total prize money reaching millions of pounds, reinforcing Dubai’s position as a global centre for world-class horse racing.