World Cup Carnival types up for grabs at Racing In Dubai sale at Meydan

In advance of the UAE racing season starting next month, the Racing in Dubai sale is slated for Monday, September 16.

Past graduates of the Racing in Dubai Sale include recent Dubai World Cup Carnival winners Raven’s Corner and Drafted, as well as Group 1-winning Dubai World Cup runner-up North America.

North America, one of the poster boys for the Racing in Dubai saleCredit: Tom Dulat

This year, potential and pedigree will be up for acquisition, including Corsen, a 100-rated Listed-placed four-year-old gelded son of Cape Cross, Laieth, a 93-rated DWC Carnival-placed four-year-old gelded son of Dubawi, and blueblood Loughmore, a lightly-raced three-year-old colt by Shamardal out of Irish Oaks winner Lailani.

Several lots already have the minimal rating of 90 required to contest the DWC Carnival, including Listed-placed Drummore and three-time winner Hishikari, who hails from the immediate family of Grade 1 winners Frosted and Midshipman.

Other global star stallions with progeny in the sale include Kingman, Sea The Stars, Kitten’s Joy, Exceed And Excel, Speightstown, Exchange Rate and Nathaniel, the sire of Enable.

The sale will take place within the saddling enclosure of Meydan racecourse at 6.45pm. Viewing of the 60 lots will take place this weekend, from 7.30-9am and 4-5.30pm each day, at Meydan Quarantine (NOFA Stables).

All horses are to be collected on Tuesday, September 17, between 8am and 12pm from Meydan Quarantine with appropriate transport.

Prospective purchasers can view the full list of 60 lots and obtain further information via the Emirates Racing Authority website, , or register for the sale by contacting Syed Ashraf (telephone +971 4 327 0077; fax +971 4 327 0052; email syed.ashraf@dubairacingclub.com).

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