Dubai World Cup 2021 contenders take to Meydan track to prepare for big night - in pictures

The Dubai World Cup on March 27 is set to feature a total of 117 horses from 11 countries for a total prize fund of $26.5 million

A jockey rides Speak In Colours from Ireland during preparations for the Dubai World Cup 2021 at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai. The 25th edition of the Dubai World Cup will take place on March 27, 2021. EPA

A jockey rides Vin De Garde from Japan during preparations at Meydan. EPA

A jockey rides Al Patriota from Uruguay during a workout at Meydan. EPA

A tractor pulls a grooming machine during preparations for the Dubai World Cup 2021 at Meydan. EPA

Walderbe from Germany tries out the track at Meydan. EPA

A jockey rides Zainhom from the USA. EPA

epa09093416 A jockey rides Mishriff from Britain ahead of the 25th edition of the Dubai World Cup on 27 March 2021. EPA

epa09093338 A jockey rides Sleepy Eyes Todd from the USA. EPA

Preparations for the 25th Dubai World Cup at Meydan ramp up. EPA

A jockey rides Hajres from France. EPA

A jockey rides Title Ready from the USA. EPA

A jockey rides Lugamo from the UAE during preparations for the Dubai World Cup 2021 at Meydan. EPA

Deryan from France gets a workout. EPA

A jockey rides France Go De Ina from Japan. EPA

Pink Kamehameha from Japan during preparations for the Dubai World Cup. EPA

Preparations for the Dubai World Cup 2021 at Meydan are ramping up ahead of Saturday's meeting.

One of the richest nights in horse racing, the Dubai World Cup is set to feature a total of 117 horses from 11 countries for a total prize fund of $26.5 million across six Group 1 races, including a race for Purebred Arabians, and three Group 2s.

Horses from all over the world were given a runout at Dubai's flagship racecourse on Wednesday ahead of the big night.

There will be no fans in attendance at Meydan Racecourse this year due to Covid-19 restrictions.

The entire meet can be watched live on the Dubai Racing Channel, while updates, race results and highlights can be found on the @DubaiWorldCup Twitter account and MeydanRacing YouTube Channel.