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  • Published: Sat Mar 28, 2026, 1:49 PM

USA's Magnitude emerges as 30th Dubai World Cup champion, claims $12 million prize

By:Elizabeth GonzalesLeslie Wilson JrShihabBahni Bandyopadhyay
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Summary

  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum graced the track with their presence
  • Falaah surged late to narrowly beat favourite Muraad, with Omani jockey Al Moatasem Al Balushi outshining UAE champion Silvestre de Sousa
  • Banishing stole the show in $1m Group 1 Godolphin Mile
  • Fairy Glen won $1 million Dubai Gold Cup
  • Calandagan won Longines Dubai Sheema Classic
  • 10:21 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    That's a wrap!

  • 10:07 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    The unsung heroes of Dubai World Cup 2026

  • 10:01 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Photos: Dubai Ruler, Sheikh Hamdan at World Cup 2026

  • 9:56 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Race 9 in action

  • 9:49 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    A celebration of Sheikh Mohammed’s vision

  • 9:39 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    After Magnitude thunders across the finish line

  • 9:35 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    US jockey Jose Ortiz reacts after Magnitude wins

  • 9:29 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Sheikh Mohammed congratulates US on winning Dubai World Cup

  • 9:25 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Jose Ortiz proudly holds trophy

  • 9:13 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Dubai World Cup 2026 results are in!

  • 9:02 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Magnitude wins 30th Dubai World Cup

  • 9:00 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    First time visitor wins Best Hat competition

  • 8:51 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Teacher wins Best Dressed woman at the Style Stakes

  • 8:42 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Horses poise ready for the challenge

  • 8:37 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Race results $6 Million Dubai Sheema Classic

  • 8:29 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    $6 million Dubai Sheema Classic

  • 8:15 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Calandagan wins Longines Dubai Sheema Classic

  • 8:10 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Meydan’s penultimate Turf thriller

  • 8:01 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    'Congratulations, Dubai!'

    quote    It’s a true honour for me to ride for Godolphin and Sheikh Mohammed (bin Rashid al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai). Dubai World Cup night is the biggest night in horse racing, so to represent (Sheikh Mohammed) on his best horses and to win is really a dream come true.

  • 7:57 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Young fans get in on the fun

  • 7:56 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    $5million Dubai Turf results

  • 7:50 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Ombudsman Triumphs in Dubai Turf for Godolphin

  • 7:48 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Ombudsman claims Dubai Turf victory

  • 7:43 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    'We love the ambiance of the Dubai World Cup'

  • 7:30 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Traditional Emirati arts

  • 7:28 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    7 minutes before the Dubai Turf!

  • 7:27 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Indian expat Keerthi Poornima turns heads at Dubai World Cup

  • 7:21 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Winning jockey Conor Beasley on Dark Saffron

    quote    He’s been doing very well at home, and it makes my job easy, jumping on him and steering him around. But there’s a lot of hard work behind the scenes, and I have to give a massive thank you to the team for this. Earlier in the season, he hit his head pretty badly, which affected his confidence. We took the headgear off and tried him on turf, just experimenting to help him regain that confidence. He’s a top-quality horse, and it’s great to see him back performing at the highest level.”

  • 7:15 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Dubai Golden Shaheen results are in!

  • 7:13 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Dark Saffron wins Dubai Golden Shaheen

  • 7:04 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Where speed, stamina, and wealth meet

  • 6:59 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Conor Beasley beams for the camera

  • 6:52 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Ahmad bin Harmash issues statement

  • 6:47 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    'It’s a great team to be part of'

    quote    He’s a bundle of speed. When I first sat on him (Native Approach) at the start of the season, I told the boss (Ahmed bin Harmash), that he feels like a sprinter. Eissa Al Baloushi, who rides him every morning, does a phenomenal job, as do the rest of the team at the yard. It’s a great team to be part of. I have a lot of people to thank, but if I did, I’d be here all night.

    Conor Beasley

  • 6:41 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Al Quoz Sprint results

  • 6:36 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Video: Native Approach in action

  • 6:32 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Native Approach streaks home for Bin Harmash

  • 6:26 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Sheikh Mohammed, Sheikh Hamdan at Meydan

  • 6:21 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Race 5 Al Quoz Sprint

  • 6:20 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Sheikh Mohammed spotted at Meydan

  • 6:10 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    How Dubai racing leaped into the future

  • 5:59 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Spectators capture the moment

  • 5:56 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Japanese dominance continues

  • 5:53 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Race 4 results are in!

  • 5:48 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Race 4 UAE Derby results

  • 5:41 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Another fascinating spectacle unfolds

  • 5:39 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Palpable excitement in the tracks

  • 5:31 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Ed Crisford issues statement

    quote    It’s fantastic. We ran her in the Balanchine here (super Saturday), which was a bit short for her at 1,900m. Since that race, she’s really blossomed and done very well. She had never run over two miles before, so we were a little sceptical about whether she would stay the extra distance, but she’s handled it really well. I thought Mickael Barzalona gave her a very sensible ride.

    Ed Crisford, trainer

  • 5:28 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Video: Fairy Glen's stunning victory

  • 5:23 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Race 3 results are in!

  • 5:22 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Race 3 in action

  • 5:18 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Fairy Glen wins in $1 million Dubai Gold Cup

  • 5:03 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Dubai World Cup fashion

  • 4:53 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    2 minutes before Dubai Gold Cup!

  • 4:50 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Unsung heroes behind Dubai World Cup 2026

  • 4:44 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    'It worked out perfectly'

    quote    My horse was coming back in trip; he’s a proper miler, so this suited him perfectly. I rode the race the way he wanted to be ridden, and he responded really well under pressure. I was happy to follow Commissioner King with Mendelssohn Bay on my inside, took a safe option, and it worked out perfectly.

    Silvestre de Sousa

  • 4:38 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Dubai World cup enters its 30th edition

  • 4:32 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Banishing steals the show in $1m Group 1 Godolphin Mile

  • 4:27 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Dubai World Cup 1997 storm

  • 4:17 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    3 minutes to Race 2!

  • 4:16 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    'I was a little concerned'

    quote    I was reasonably confident coming into the race, especially after Falaah’s performance on Super Saturday. I have to admit, I was a little concerned with the wide draw from Gate 15, but my horse wasn’t! He’s a very special horse, and this is a special moment for me and for all of Omani racing.

    Al Moatasem Al Balushi

  • 4:14 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Your ultimate guide to World Cup 2026

  • 4:07 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Race 1 in action

  • 4:00 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Oman steals victory in Dubai Kahayla Classic

  • 3:54 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Will history repeat itself?

  • 3:50 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    How the race reaches 170 countries

    quote    The $30.5-million raceday is now beamed into homes, phones, and even aircraft cabins across 170 countries, a transformation I’ve had the privilege to witness from the inside for more than two decades.

    Seb Vance, director of communications & international TV distribution at Racecourse Media Group

  • 3:43 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    2 minutes to go!

  • 3:40 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Five minutes to kick off!

  • 3:40 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Five minutes before Race 1 - Dubai Kahayla Classic

  • 3:35 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    How a phone call built Dubai World Cup

  • 3:30 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Spectators don fancy hats

  • 3:23 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Dressed to the nines

    quote    I am looking for elegance.The contestants should have a well put together outfit and most importantly they should be enjoying themselves. We have had a difficult month and it is great to see everyone dressed up and looking good.

    Evelyn McDermott

  • 3:13 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Weather update

  • 3:09 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Who is the favourite?

  • 3:08 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    30 minutes to Race 1 (15:45 UAE time)

  • 3:04 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Today's race schedule

  • 3:01 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Lady in red at the races

  • 2:56 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    A closer look at tonight's trophy

  • 2:50 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Standing out in style

  • 2:42 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Going traditional at the races

  • 2:37 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    A musical welcome

  • 2:24 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Glamorous arrivals

  • 2:20 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Dubai Health team at Meydan

  • 2:10 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    A look at tonight's prized trophy

  • 2:05 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    30th anniversary

  • 1:58 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Blue skies, warm sunshine

  • 1:51 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    Two hours to Race 1

  • 1:49 PM, Mar 28, 2026

    All eyes on Meydan tonight