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Al Quoz Sprint

Dubai
Group 1 race
Location Meydan Racecourse
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Inaugurated 2007
Race type Thoroughbred - Flat racing
Website Dubai World Cup
Race information
Distance 1,000 metres (abt 5 furlongs)
Surface Turf
Track straight
Qualification 3yo+
Weight NH 3yo: 54.5kg.
SH 3yo: 58kg.
NH & SH 4yo+: 58.5kg
Purse US$1 million

Al Quoz Sprint is a thoroughbred horse race held in Meydan Racecourse, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It was first run in 2007 as part of the then, Dubai International Racing Carnival and subsequently moved to Dubai World Cup night in 2010 to coincide with the opening of Meydan Racecourse . In 2009, it became a Group 3 and is now run at Group 1 level.

Initially run over 1200m, in 2011, the race was shortened to a 1000-metre (5 furlongs) sprint. In 2017 the race reverted to 1200 metres (6 furlongs).

Speed record: (at distance of 1,000 metres)

Most wins by a horse (2):

Most wins by a jockey(1):

Most wins by a trainer(2):

Most wins by an owner (2):



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