The Nad Al Sheba Trophy, is a horse race run over a distance of 2,810 metres (one and three quarter miles) on turf in late February or early March at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai. The race is named after Nad Al Sheba Racecourse which was the principal racing venue in Dubai before it was replaced by Maeydan.
| Group 3 race | |
| Location | Meydan Racecourse Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 2011 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 2,810 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | 4-y-o+ |
| Purse | $300,000[1] |
The Nad Al Sheba Trophy was first contested in 2011 as a Listed race and was elevated to Group 3 level a year later.
Records
editRecord time:
- 2:53.78 - Manobo 2022
Most successful horse (2 wins):
- Siskany 2023, 2024
Most wins by a jockey:
- 5 - William Buick 2018, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024
Most wins by a trainer:
- 6 - Charlie Appleby 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024
Most wins by an owner:
- 11 - Godolphin 2011, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Winners
editCasualties and incidents
edit- 2015 - Calvaryman, owned by Godolphin and trained by Saeed bin Suroor suffered a fracture in his right hind leg while participating in the race and was euthanized.[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "UAE races, IFHA Blue Book" (PDF).
- ^ "2017 result". Racing Post. 23 February 2017.
- ^ "2018 result". Racing Post. 1 March 2018.
- ^ "2019 result". Racing Post. 28 February 2019.
- ^ Release, Press (2015-03-01). "Top Stayer Cavalryman Euthanized After Meydan Injury". Paulick Report | Shining Light on the Horse Industry. Retrieved 2024-05-27.