By: Bahni Bandyopadhyay, Leslie Wilson
This year's meeting carries added significance as the Dubai World Cup celebrates its 30th anniversary, a remarkable milestone for a race that has helped redefine the global horse racing landscape. Since its inaugural running in 1996, when the legendary Cigar lit up Nad Al Sheba, the race has grown into a $12 million showpiece and is widely regarded as horse racing's Olympics.






