Dubai World Cup 2017 Despite losing its crown as the world’s richest horse race to the inaugural $12m Pegasus World Cup in Florida, Dubai remains the richest raceday, with a $30m purse spread over nine races 0 Turf race 0 Dirt race Dirt track Length: 8¾ furlongs Finish 5 3 1 9 4 1 furlong = 200m 6 8 2 7 Turf track Length: 12 furlongs 2016 winner: California Chrome Jockey: Victor Espinoza Trainer: Art Sherman Bob Baffert’s Arrogate leads 14-horse field for Dubai World Cup after powering to three successive Grade One wins RACE NIGHT Purse Distance 1 Dubai Kahayla Classic $1m 10 furlongs 2 Godolphin Mile $1m 8 furlongs 3 Dubai Gold Cup $1m 16 furlongs 4 UAE Derby $2m 9½ furlongs 5 Al Quoz Sprint $1m 6 furlongs 6 Dubai Golden Shaheen $2m 6 furlongs 7 Dubai Turf $6m 9 furlongs 8 Dubai Sheema Classic $6m 12 furlongs 9 Dubai World Cup $10m 10 furlongs Source: Dubai Jockey Club Pictures: Getty © GRAPHIC NEWS