Dubai World Cup

One of the main events in Dubai horse racing is the Dubai World Cup. This year will be the eighth World Cup, held at Nad Al Sheba racetrack on 29th March 2003. The Dubai horse racing track is located only 10 minutes from the centre of Dubai and has both a dirt track and turf track.
The dirt track has three chutes, a 2,000 metre (1 1/4 mile), a 1,600 metre (1 mile) and a 1,200 metre (3/4 mile) chute. The 2,000 metre chute will be used in the Dubai World Cup. The track is well maintained and has the latest equipment fitted to guard against the possibility of rain.
The turf track is 2,200 metre (1 3/8 mile) laid with United States grass. During the winter, rye is planted to add cushion and colour.
There will once again be a lot of South African interest with Mike De Kock and Herman Brown already off to a flying start for what looks to be very exciting times.
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