Dubai World Cup winners

The first Dubai World Cup in 1996 was won by American horse Cigar and, until 2017, was the richest horse race in the world.  Dubai remains the richest raceday with a
$30m purse across nine races

After moving to Meydan Racecourse in 2010, racetrack converted to controversial synthetic
Tapeta surface – returning to dirt track in 2015 after fall in number of American-trained horses

2017 Arrogate           Jockey: Mike Smith
2016 California Chrome  Victor Espinoza
2015 Prince Bishop      William Buick
2014 African Story      Silvestre de Sousa
2013 Animal Kingdom     Joel Rosario
2012 Monterosso         Mickael Barzalona
2011 Victoire Pisa      Mirco Demuro
2010 Gloria de Campeao  Tiago Pereira
2009 Well Armed         Aaron Gryder
2008 Curlin             Robby Albarado
 

RECENT DUBAI WORLD CUP WINNERS


Arrogate trainer Bob Baffert aiming to win fourth title in 2018

Source: Dubai Racing Club
Pictures: Getty Images