Fans from Sudan at the Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse. Jaime Puebla / The National
Fans from Sudan at the Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse. Jaime Puebla / The National

ERA release dates for upcoming UAE horse racing season



The dates for the 2015/16 UAE racing season have been approved by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed in his role as chairman of Emirates Racing Authority (ERA).

The season will offer 62 race dates and starts at Jebel Ali Racecourse on October 30.

Meydan will begin its season November 5 and is followed by Sharjah Racecourse on November 7 and Abu Dhabi on November 8.

Al Ain will begin its season on November 20.

The international racing season kicks off with the Dubai World Cup Carnival 2016 at Meydan on January 7 and will lead to the 21st staging of the Dubai World Cup race day, sponsored by Emirates Airline, on March 26.

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Engine: 3.8-litre twin-turbo flat-six

Power: 650hp at 6,750rpm

Torque: 800Nm from 2,500-4,000rpm

Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch auto

Fuel consumption: 11.12L/100km

Price: From Dh796,600

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