Dubai World Cup 2024

Dubai World Cup 2024: Everything You Need To Know

Top-class thoroughbreds; a staggering $30.5 million prize purse; unmatched Arabian hospitality. The Dubai World Cup stands as the crown jewel of the Emirates racing season, esteemed globally as one of the most magnificent days in the equestrian world. And with Saturday, March 30, fast approaching, the whole team at BUSR is geared up to deliver access to the most competitive horse racing odds, expert race insights, and personalized VIP treatment at every step of the way.

Dubai World Cup 2024: Key Facts

• Date: March 30, 2024.
• Location: The race is hosted at Meydan Racecourse, Meydan City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
• # of Races: 9 Races; 8 Thoroughbred + 1 Purebred Arabian contests.
• Distance: 1 1⁄4 miles (10 furlongs; 2,000 meters).
• Horse Types: Open to four-year-old and older thoroughbreds.
• Surface: Dirt.
• Prize Purse: $30.5 million.
• Tickets: Options range from grandstand seats to luxury private suites and hospitality packages, details of which can be found on the Meydan Racecourse official website.
• Attendance Information: Meydan Racecourse can accommodate up to 60,000 spectators, and the 2024 event is expected to have no seats left empty.
• Previous Winners: The Dubai World Cup Winner 2023 was the Japanese Ushba Tesoro. Other notable champions include Arrogate (2017), Mystic Guide (2021), and Country Grammer (2022). Thunder Snow (2018, 2019) is the only horse to have won the Dubai World Cup twice.
• Notable Records: The fastest time recorded in the Dubai World Cup is 1:59.50, set by Dubai Millennium in 2000.
• Jockey Records: Frankie Dettori and Jerry Bailey are the most successful jockeys in the Dubai World Cup, both with 4 victories to their name coming into the 2024 contest.
• Trainer Records: Saeed bin Suroor holds the record for the most wins by a trainer — 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019.

Dubai World Cup at BUSR

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What is the Dubai World Cup?

The Dubai World Cup is an annually-held thoroughbred horse racing event inaugurated in 1996 by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. This prestigious race is a culmination of the Dubai World Cup Night, featuring nine races, including eight for Thoroughbreds and one for Purebred Arabians, under the stewardship of the Emirates Racing Authority (ERA), chaired by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Watching the Dubai World Cup Live

Undoubtedly, the most thrilling way to experience the Dubai World Cup is up close and personal at the majestic Meydan Racecourse. The venue is just a few minutes drive from the heart of Dubai and within easy reach of some of the country’s most luxurious and opulent hotels. Fly Emirates is among the main event partners and provides several convenient flight options for those traveling from the US.

Won’t be making the 7,805-mile trip? Catch all the action of the big day live on Fox Sports.

How to Buy Dubai World Cup 2024 Tickets?

To purchase tickets for the Dubai World Cup 2024, visit the official Dubai Racing Club website. Select from a range of options – General Admission, viewing terraces, cigar lounges, private suites, the Sky Bubble, and more! – for an exceptional view of the races, gourmet dining, superior service, and exclusive access areas at one of the world’s most prestigious horse racing events.

Dubai World Cup 2024

The ERA received a total of 1,423 nominations across 9 races, with entries comprising 868 individual horses from 19 countries.

Dubai World Cup Contenders

Among the most noteworthy Dubai World Cup 2024 nominations are:

Horse

Owner

Trainer

Information

Ushba Tesoro

Kenji Ryotokuji Holdings

Noboru Takagi

Defending Dubai World Cup winner from Japan, aiming to become the second dual winner.

Derma Sotogake

Hiroyuki Asanuma

Hidetaka Otonashi

Japanese contender, 2023 Breeders’ Cup Classic runner-up, UAE Derby winner.

White Abarrio

Mark and Clint Cornett

Richard Dutrow

Third Grade I victory achiever, competitor against Derma Sotogake at Santa Anita.

National Treasure

SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Masterson, Robert E., Stonestreet Stables LLC, Schoenfarber, Jay A., Waves Edge Capital LLC and Catherine Donovan

Bob Baffert

2023 Preakness and Pegasus World Cup Invitational winner.

Kabirkhan

Tlek Mukanbetkaliyev

Doug Watson

Local hope and recent winner of the 2024 Al Maktoum Challenge G1.

Luxembourg

Westerberg, Mrs J Magnier, M Tabor, D Smith

Aidan O’Brien

Multiple Group 1 winner, unproven on dirt, possible Dubai Sheema Classic entry.

Auguste Rodin

Westerberg, Magnier, Mrs. John, Smith, Derrick and Tabor, Michael B.

Aidan O’Brien

Dual Derby and Breeders’ Cup Turf hero, won against Luxembourg in the 2023 Irish Champion S.

Emily Upjohn

Lloyd Webber, Tactful Finance, Stuart Roden

John & Thady Gosden

Impressive winner of the G1 Coronation Cup in 2023.

Liberty Island

Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.

Mitsumasa Nakauchida

Japanese Triple Tiara winner, runner-up in the Japan Cup, both in 2023.

Do Deuce

Kieffers Co.

Yasuo Tomomichi

Fourth in the Japan Cup 2023 and winner of the G1 Arima Kinen 2023.

Voyage Bubble

Sunshine And Moonlight Syndicate

Ricky Yiu

Group 1 performer in Hong Kong.

Master Of The Seas

Godolphin, LLC

Charlie Appleby

2023 Breeders’ Cup Mile winner, strong contender for Dubai Turf.

Measured Time

Godolphin, LLC

Charlie Appleby

Rapidly progressive four-year-old, winner of the 2024 G1 Jebel Hatta.

Lord North

HH Sheikh Zayed bin Mohammed Racing

John & Thady Gosden

Seeking a fourth win in the Dubai Turf, two-time Dubai World Cup night winner.

Danyah

Shadwell

Musabbeh Al Mheiri

Aiming to repeat the 2023 victory in the Al Quoz Sprint.

Military Law

Naser Askar

Musabbeh Al Mheiri

Winner of the 2024 Al Maktoum Classic (G2).

How to Bet on the Dubai World Cup 2024

Placing your bets on the Dubai World Cup at BUSR is straightforward and user-friendly. Here’s what the typical process looks like:

1. Access the BUSR website and log in with your credentials.
2. Navigate to the site’s ‘Horse Racing’ section.
3. Look for the Dubai World Cup among the list of available races.
4. Examine the current odds for each horse.
5. Decide on the type of bet you want to place. Options generally include simple bets like win, place, and show, as well as more complex options such as exacta, trifecta, or superfecta.

How to Place Straight Bets in Horse Racing?

To place straight horse racing wagers, choose the ‘Win,’ ‘Place,’ or ‘Show’ options for your chosen horse, then enter your bet amount in the stake box. Confirm your selection by adding it to your bet slip, and make sure you review the potential payout before finalizing the wager.

How to Place Exotic Horse Racing Bets?

To place exotic horse racing bets, navigate to the race or races you’re interested in and then select the type of exotic bet you wish to make, such as accas, exacta, trifecta, superfecta, or pick 3/4/5/6. Enter your selections for the required positions or races, depending on the bet type; for example, choosing two horses for an exacta or selecting winners across several races for a pick 6. Input the amount you want to stake in the relevant field. Finally, review your selections and the total cost of the bet on your bet slip.

1. Click on ‘ADD TO BET SLIP’ to include your selections.
2. Check your bet slip, which is usually located on the right side of the desktop interface or in a ‘Shopping cart’ icon on mobile devices.
3. After ensuring all details are correct, click ‘PLACE BET’ to submit your wager.
4. You’ll receive a ticket number as confirmation that your bet has been accepted.

The Basics of Wagering on the Dubai World Cup

Ready to place your bets on the Dubai World Cup 2024? Here are 4 essential tips to guide your wagers.

1.    Horse and Track Conditions

• Research horses’ dirt track records
• Analyze Meydan-specific performances
• Evaluate post-position draw
• Examine race day workouts 
• Research track bias (e.g., inside vs. outside lanes)
• Assess horse fitness
• Understand distance suitability
• Factor in travel effects. International contenders must adapt to the local environment; some adjust better than others.

2.    Overlooked Factors

• Analyze bloodline adaptability. Some horse breeds perform better on dirt tracks.
• Monitor market moves. Late shifts in betting odds can indicate insider confidence or concerns.
• Review trainer-jockey combos.
• Monitor weather forecasts.

3.    Diversify Betting Strategies

• Set a budget and stick to it!
• Spread bets across win, place, and show for risk management.
• Allocate a portion of your budget to exotic bets.
• Use a mix of favorites and long shots to balance potential returns.
• Implement a stop-loss strategy to limit potential losses.
• Track betting patterns and adjust strategies based on success rates.

4.    Dubai World Cup Promotions and Bonuses

• Opt into the BUSR marketing preferences to receive exclusive bonus offers.
• Check for Dubai World Cup special promotions closer to the race date.
• Use the $150 welcome cash bonus to increase your initial betting pool. 
• Take advantage of the available deposit match bonuses.
• Refer your friends to join the party and earn a 250% bonus up to $250 when they make their first deposit (min: $50).

Dubai World Cup Odds

Fundamentally, horse betting odds reveal the estimated probability of victory for each participant. They reflect the collective assessment of oddsmakers based on a horse’s lineage, training performance, historical achievements, and race day conditions such as the track and weather. As the market evolves with incoming wagers, the prices adjust, portraying the shifting sentiment toward each horse’s prospects. A selection drawing significant bets sees its odds shorten, while those less favored experience an odds increase, marking them as underdogs.

Fixed Odds vs. Pari-Mutuel. What’s the Deal at BUSR?

At BUSR, we operate on a fixed-odds betting model. When you place a bet, the prices at that moment are locked in, meaning that your potential payout remains unchanged regardless of odds movement after your wager. Straight and exotic bets are paid out at full track odds, with the latter capped at a specified maximum as detailed in our Racing FAQ, available in the Club House post-login.

Horse Racing Price Formats: American, Fractional, Decimal

Below is a table detailing the three primary formats for displaying betting odds — American, Fractional, and Decimal.

Odds Format

Example

Explanation

Calculation Example

American

+150

Positive numbers show profit from a $100 bet; negative numbers indicate the amount needed to bet to win $100.

+150: Bet $100 to win $150 profit. -150: Bet $150 to win $100 profit.

Fractional

6/1

Indicates the profit relative to the stake, showing how much you win over your stake.

6/1: Bet $1 to win $6 profit (total return $7).

Decimal

7.00

Represents total return per dollar bet, including your stake.

7.00: A $1 bet returns $7 total (including $6 profit).

Past Dubai World Cup Winners

1. 2023 – Ushba Tesoro clinched the win at odds of +1000. Trainer: Noboru Takagi. Jockey: Yuga Kawada.
2. 2022 – Country Grammer took victory at odds of +700. Trainer: Bob Baffert. Jockey: Frankie Dettori.
3. 2021 – Mystic Guide secured victory with odds of +150. Trainer: Michael Stidham. Jockey: Luis Saez.
4. 2020 – No race was held due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
5. 2019 – Thunder Snow repeated victory at odds of +400. Trainer: Saeed bin Suroor. Jockey: Christophe Soumillon.
6. 2018 – Thunder Snow won at odds of +800. Trainer: Saeed bin Suroor. Jockey: Christophe Soumillon.
7. 2017 – Arrogate triumphed impressively at odds of -300. Trainer: Bob Baffert. Jockey: Mike Smith.
8. 2016 – California Chrome shone with odds of +188. Trainer: Art Sherman. Jockey: Victor Espinoza.
9. 2015 – Prince Bishop surprised many at odds of +1400. Trainer: Saeed bin Suroor. Jockey: William Buick.
10. 2014 – African Story took the title at odds of +1200. Trainer: Saeed bin Suroor. Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa.
11. 2013 – Animal Kingdom prevailed at odds of +550. Trainer: Graham Motion. Jockey: Joel Rosario.