The 30th running of the Dubai World Cup delivered drama, spectacle, and a surprise finish at Meydan Racecourse on March 28, 2026. With a record-breaking $30.5 million prize pool, the world’s richest day in horse racing drew elite contenders from across the globe.
In the headline US$12 million race, American colt Magnitude, trained by Steven Asmussen and ridden by Jose Ortiz, surged past the heavily favoured Japanese star Forever Young in the final stretch. Forever Young finished second, while Britain’s Meydaan claimed third.
The win was historic for Asmussen, who celebrated his first Dubai World Cup triumph, and for Ortiz, whose tactical patience paid off in the closing furlongs.
