Magnitude's victory over Forever Young in the 30th Dubai World Cup Sponsored by Emirates Airline March 28 at Meydan Racecourse can be judged not only by the considerable achievement itself but also by recalling his owner's and trainer's history.
The Dubai World Cup card features nine races worth $30.5 million in purses Saturday, March 28, at Meydan Racecourse with Japanese superstar Forever Young the central attraction coming out of back-to-back wins in the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic and $20 million Saudi Cup.
The upcoming weekend in Thoroughbred racing is one of the busiest and most important of the year, highlighted by three big events on Saturday, March 28: the Dubai World Cup card at Meydan Racecourse; a huge day of racing and betting at Gulfstream Park anchored by the Florida Derby Presented by Hill ‘n’ Dale Farms at Xala
There’s usually something special attached to the first time.
Of the numerous champions trained by Todd Pletcher, the first to enter the sport’s Hall of Fame was the sensational Ashado – an honor well-befitting one of the sport’s top fillies since the dawn of the 21st Century.
When Arcangelo sailed across the finish line in the Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets on June 10, 2023, he gave Jena Antonucci a historic victory as the first woman to train the winner of a U.S. Triple Crown race.
