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The day features nine thoroughbred races worth $29million in all and $10m for the Dubai World Cup

No horse from South Africa has won the Dubai World Cup. Mubtaahij will try this year

In 1997 Sheikh Mohammed ordered UAE Air Force helicopters to hover over the track to dry it out in time for the race

No horse has ever won this race more than once

Saeed bin Suroor has had seven winners as a trainer