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Al Fahidi Fort (horse race)

Al Fahidi Fort
Group Two race
Location Meydan Racecourse
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Inaugurated 2003
Race type Thoroughbred - Flat racing
Race information
Distance 1,400 metres
Surface Turf
Track Left-handed
Purse $250,000

The Al Fahidi Fort, is a horse race run over a distance of 1,400 metres (seven furlongs) on turf in January at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai. The race is named after the oldest existing building in Dubai.

It was first run in 2003 Nad Al Sheba Racecourse before being transferred to Meydan in 2010.

The race distance was 1600 metres until 2014 it was reduced to 1400 metres.

The race began as a Listed race in 2003. The race was elevated to Group 3 level in 2004 and became a Group 2 event in 2006.

Record time:

Most successful horse (2 wins):

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by a trainer:

Most wins by an owner:


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