It is held for the first time in the region, with the participation of the most prominent owners and coaches

"Dubai Horse Racing" organizes the "Dubai World Cup Auction"

Part of the last edition of the Dubai World Cup races.

Photography: Osama Abu Ghanem

The Dubai Racing Club and the global “Goves” group announced their cooperation to hold the first Dubai World Cup exhibition auction “Breeze Up” for racing horses, with the wide participation of the most prominent owners and trainers in the world, during the week of the Dubai World Cup, one of the richest horse races in the world. It is expected to be held on March 24 at Meydan, the global destination that embodies Dubai's future successes in the field of high-level horse racing.

On this occasion, Sheikh Rashid bin Dalmouk Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Racing Club, welcomed all participants in the auction, which will be held for the first time at the Meydan International Racecourse in the Middle East and the Arabian Gulf region, expressing his thanks and appreciation to the horse owners and trainers who give Dubai Their high confidence as a global destination for the horse racing industry, saying: "We look forward to offering them a world-class auction, and an experience that reflects the high position the UAE has reached in the equestrian world."

Sheikh Rashid bin Dalmouk stressed: "The support and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, are behind the transformation of the horse racing and auction industry in Dubai into a sustainable global sport." Pointing out that the auction reflects the great interest of the people of the Emirates in their culture and heritage, of which horses are an important part, especially the local production, which we always strive to improve and develop, after the UAE horses confirmed their position in the arena of local and foreign competitions. Noting the importance of the return of activity to horse racing despite all the challenges facing the world due to the Corona pandemic, as Dubai leads the global recovery movement on several tourism, economic and commercial levels.Sheikh Rashid bin Dalmouk explained, "For the first time in the region, buyers will be able to bid on horses via the electronic network, which contributes to strengthening the club's relationship with all owners around the world, and creating a partnership ground with the most prestigious international auction houses in this field, which It is in the interest of horse racing locally and globally, pointing out that holding the auction during the Dubai World Cup week will represent a meeting point for a large number of owners and breeders specializing in pure horse breeds from Europe, the United States of America, Australia and Asia, which will achieve economic and commercial gains that enhance the position of the horse. this industry around the world.

Thanks and appreciation

Henry Pepe, CEO of Goves International Group, expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Rashid bin Dalmouk Al Maktoum, for their choice to organize the global auction in Dubai, praising the The efforts of the Dubai Racing Club team, to make this great event held in conjunction with the activities of the Dubai World Cup, which is watched by millions of horse racing enthusiasts around the world, noting that «Goves» has a long record in the field of exhibition auctions (Breeze-Up) in Europe Since its launch in 1977 in Doncaster, England, the auction resulted in the first classic victory for a horse to graduate from these auctions, with the filly “Speciosa” winning the title of the “English 1000 Guineas” in 2006.

Arrival date

The auction will witness the display of approximately 70 two-year-old horses, which will be provided by the "Goves" group, which specializes in this field, as the group seeks to open a new platform in the region, starting from the city of Dubai, as it will be open to local and international owners to participate in this global event. The two-year-old horses participating in the auction, will land in Dubai 10 days before the date of the auction, and all horses will be subjected to a comprehensive veterinary examination before leaving their home to ensure complete transparency and follow all standards in this field, and one day before the scheduled date, the emerging horses will run And the parade in the "Meydan" sandy track, so that owners who wish to acquire it can see the skills and capabilities it enjoys.

Registration will be opened for the horses that will participate in the auction in conjunction with the end of the annual horse auction season, which will be supervised by auction experts Nick Newgent and Tom Taffey, who will also supervise the first Dubai World Cup exhibition auction.

• The auction will provide the participants with a national experience that reflects the high position the UAE has reached in the equestrian world.

Rashid bin Dalmouk:

• "Mohammed bin Rashid directives move the horse racing and auction industry in Dubai to global levels."

• "Dubai is leading the global recovery movement, and we pay great attention to the return of activity to the sport of horse racing."

• Holding the auction during the week of the Dubai World Cup, which represents a meeting point for a large number of owners and breeders specializing in pure horse breeds.

• For the first time in the region, buyers will be able to bid on horses via the electronic network, which contributes to creating a partnership ground with the most prestigious international auction houses.

• The auction will witness the display of more than 70 two-year-old horses, to open the way for local and international owners to capture the best emerging race horses.

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