Here Are 13 Brilliant Things That Happened Today At The Dubai World Cup
The Dubai World Cup has drawn to a close and it will no doubt be remembered for one incredible World Cup race finish.
HH Sheikh Mohammed, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, along with his wife HRH Princess Haya, and Crown Prince HH Sheikh Hamdan were all in attendance for the world’s richest race where, despite a shaky start, Arrogate swooped in with a stunning finish to be crowned the 22nd winner of Dubai World Cup.
Phew, here’s everything that went down
The dodgy weather meant the day got off to a messy start
Current weather conditions at #dubaiworldcup arriving by golf buggy through the floods! ☔️???????????? pic.twitter.com/DA2cMTQ4Fk
— ????????Wobbly Spice ???????? (@Jaynelovesshoes) March 25, 2017
HH Sheikh Hamdan kicked off the event with the opening address
Video: #Dubai Crown Prince @HamdanMohammed officially announces the opening of the #DubaiWorldCup pic.twitter.com/irDdZS5Ak4
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 25, 2017
For the SECOND year running, this super stylish man won the Best Dressed Man award
For the second year in a row, Sudanese Nader Tearab wins Best Dressed Man award at the #DubaiWorldCup
Images: @AlBayanNews pic.twitter.com/deIEMS5cOD— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 25, 2017
HH Sheikh Mohammed tweeted his pride at hosting such a prestigious event
Today at the Dubai World Cup, the UAE achieved another sports milestone; we were proud to host the world’s most prestigious equestrian event
— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) March 25, 2017
And the winner is….
Arrogate swooped in for a stunning finish to take home the Dubai World Cup and $10,000,000 prize money
The world’s best horse Arrogate wins the Dubai World Cup in style and has now earned more money than any horse has ever done before! pic.twitter.com/A0AqFts8a5
— Meydan Racing (@MeydanRacing) March 25, 2017
Jockey Mike Smith’s brilliant response right after winning…
“I’m going to ride him like Zenyatta” jockey Mike Smith on winning the worlds biggest race on the worlds best horse #Arrogate #DubaiWorldCup pic.twitter.com/i0dc92DvPn
— Meydan Racing (@MeydanRacing) March 25, 2017
You know it’s close when Gifs are made…
When you watch Arrogate’s break vs. closing into the stretch. #dubaiworldcup pic.twitter.com/ZFyGo8Rpcd
— Najja (@1Naj) March 25, 2017
Shout out to a legend
What a sensational horse this is #Arrogate #DubaiWorldCup pic.twitter.com/GTNV2SV4Vx
— Racing Post (@RacingPost) March 25, 2017
Sheikh Hamdan stopped to pose for a selfie
حمدان بن محمد ولي عهد دبي والشيخة الجليلة قبل تسلم كأس لونجين دبي شيماء كلاسيك #كأس_دبي_العالمي@HamdanMohammed #dwc17 pic.twitter.com/E64SzhPcvu
— صحيفة البيان (@AlBayanNews) March 25, 2017
The atmosphere throughout the entire day was electric
أروجيت بطلاً لـ #كأس_دبي_العالمي بعد صراع مثير#DRWorldCup#DWC17#البيان_القارئ_دائما pic.twitter.com/JWD4V8uMax
— صحيفة البيان (@AlBayanNews) March 25, 2017
And the closing ceremony was absolutely EPIC!
Spectacular closing ceremonies #dubaiworldcup #Meydan #Dubai #DWC17 #peaceonearth #peace ???????? pic.twitter.com/yTmPOFoh2Y
— Art Martineau (@rebelsart) March 25, 2017
