emirates7 - The Dubai Racing Club has announced a new collaboration with The Jockey Club, the UK's largest racecourse group.
As part of this partnership, Meydan Racecourse will host "The Jumeirah Stakes Sponsored by The Jockey Club" on Friday, 3rd January. This AED 300,000 race, designed for three-year-olds, will cover 1,400 metres on turf.
The Jockey Club, operating under a Royal Charter, manages 15 renowned racecourses, including iconic venues such as Newmarket's Rowley Mile and July courses, Cheltenham Racecourse, Epsom Downs, and Aintree.
The collaboration also includes an exchange event in the UK, where representatives from Dubai Racing Club will travel to Newmarket's celebrated July Course on 11th July during the prestigious July Festival. Dubai Racing Club will sponsor the Dubai Racing Club Handicap Stakes, a 1,000-metre race.
Erwan Charpy, Manager of Racing Operations and International Relations at Dubai Racing Club, remarked, "Racing is increasingly becoming an international sport, and we are pleased to strengthen ties between the UAE and the UK through this partnership with The Jockey Club."
Sophie Able, Newmarket Racecourses and International Director for The Jockey Club, expressed her enthusiasm, saying, "We are thrilled to partner with Dubai Racing Club in 2025 and to collaborate on promoting each other's racing programmes to horsemen, racegoers, fans of the sport, and new audiences alike."
As part of this partnership, Meydan Racecourse will host "The Jumeirah Stakes Sponsored by The Jockey Club" on Friday, 3rd January. This AED 300,000 race, designed for three-year-olds, will cover 1,400 metres on turf.
The Jockey Club, operating under a Royal Charter, manages 15 renowned racecourses, including iconic venues such as Newmarket's Rowley Mile and July courses, Cheltenham Racecourse, Epsom Downs, and Aintree.
The collaboration also includes an exchange event in the UK, where representatives from Dubai Racing Club will travel to Newmarket's celebrated July Course on 11th July during the prestigious July Festival. Dubai Racing Club will sponsor the Dubai Racing Club Handicap Stakes, a 1,000-metre race.
Erwan Charpy, Manager of Racing Operations and International Relations at Dubai Racing Club, remarked, "Racing is increasingly becoming an international sport, and we are pleased to strengthen ties between the UAE and the UK through this partnership with The Jockey Club."
Sophie Able, Newmarket Racecourses and International Director for The Jockey Club, expressed her enthusiasm, saying, "We are thrilled to partner with Dubai Racing Club in 2025 and to collaborate on promoting each other's racing programmes to horsemen, racegoers, fans of the sport, and new audiences alike."