Dubai World Cup 2021 live: which horses are racing and how much is the prize money?

All you need to know about the silver jubilee race meet at Meydan Racecourse

Luis Saez celebrates his Dubai World Cup win on Mystic Guide. Pawan Singh / The National

Luis Saez celebrates his Dubai World Cup win on Mystic Guide. Pawan Singh / The National

Mystic Guide ridden by Luis Saez in action during the 4:50 Dubai World Cup. REUTERS

Mystic Guide ridden by Luis Saez in action during the 4:50 Dubai World Cup. REUTERS

Luis Saez celebrates winning the Dubai World Cup on Mystic Guide. REUTERS

Jockey David Egan on Mishriff from Ireland (L) on their way winning the Longines Dubai Sheema Classic race at the Dubai World Cup in Dubai. EPA

Mishriff, ridden by David Egan, won the Longines Dubai Sheema Classic. Pawan Singh / The National

Mishriff, ridden by David Egan, won the Longines Dubai Sheema Classic. Pawan Singh / The National

Lord North, ridden by Frankie Dettori, won the Dubai Turf. Pawan Singh / The National

Lord North, ridden by Frankie Dettori, won the Dubai Turf. Pawan Singh / The National

Rebel's Romance, ridden by William Buick, won the Dubai Turf. Pawan Singh / The National

Frankie Dettori riding Lord North wins the Dubai Turf during Dubai World Cup at the Meydan Racecourse in Dubai, United Arab Emirates .Getty Images

Lord North ridden by Frankie Dettori in action during the Dubai Turf. Reuters

Zenden ridden by Antonio Fresu in action during the Dubai Golden Shaheen. Reuters

Antonio Fresu dismounts Zenden after ridding in the Dubai Golden Shaheen. Reuters

Jockey Antonio Fresu on Zenden from the USA (R) win the Dubai Golden Shaheen race at the Dubai World Cup in Dubai. EPA

Ryan Moore riding Extravagant Kid wins the Al Quoz Sprint during Dubai World Cup at the Meydan Racecourse in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Extravagant Kid ridden by Ryan Moore in action in Al Quoz Sprint. Reuters

Ryan Moore riding Extravagant Kid wins the Al Quoz Sprint during Dubai World Cup at the Meydan Racecourse in Dubai. Getty

Jockey Joseph Fanning (R) on Subjectivist from Great Britain on their way winning the Dubai Gold Cup race at the Dubai World Cup in Dubai. EPA

Jockey Joseph Fanning (R) on Subjectivist from Great Britain on their way winning the Dubai Gold Cup race at the Dubai World Cup in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Jockey Tadhg O'Shea on Secret Ambition celebrates after winning the Godolphin Mile at the Dubai World Cup. EPA

Tadhg O'Shea on his way to victory on Secret Ambition in the Godolphin Mile. Getty

Deryan, ridden by Loritz Mendizabal, wins the Dubai Kahayla Classic during the Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse. Pawan Singh / The National

Loritz Mendizabal after guiding Deryan to victory at the Dubai World Cup. Pawan Singh / The National

Action from the Dubai Kahayla Classic. Getty

Runners and riders in the Dubai Kahayla Classic. Reuters

The Dubai World Cup trophy is brought out at Meydan Racecourse on the big day. Chris Whiteoak / The National

The trophy for the Godolphin Mile at the Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Racegoers arrive at the Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse. Chris Whiteoak / The National

The silver jubilee running of the Dubai World Cup takes place on Saturday at the Meydan Racecourse. Here is all you need to know about the annual horse racing event.

What is it?

The Dubai World Cup is one of the most prestigious and celebrated horse racing events in the world and a key highlight on the UAE sports calendar. This year will be the 25th edition after last year's event was cancelled in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The 2021 event will therefore celebrate the Dubai World Cup's silver jubilee.

The Dubai World Cup meet comprises nine races, culminating in the lucrative Dubai World Cup Group 1 race - one of the richest races in all of horse racing.

When is it?

The 2021 Dubai World Cup takes place March 27.

Where is it?

Meydan Racecourse, Dubai

What races make up the Dubai World Cup?

The Dubai World Cup meeting is set to feature a total of 117 horses from 11 countries for a total prize fund of $26.5m across six Group 1 races, including a race for Purebred Arabians, and three Group 2s.

Here is the list of races with the prize funds and times:

3.45pm: Dubai Kahayla Classic (Purebred Arabians) Group 1 - $750,000

4.15pm: Godolphin Mile Group 2 - $750,000

4.50pm: Dubai Gold Cup Group 2 - $750,000

5.30pm: Al Quoz Sprint Group 1 - $1m

6.05pm: UAE Derby Group 2 - $750,000

6.40pm: Dubai Golden Shaheen Group 1 - $1.5m

7.30pm: Dubai Turf Group 1 - $4m

8.10pm: Dubai Sheema Classic Group 1 - $5m

8.50pm: Dubai World Cup Group 1 - $12m

What is the lineup for the $12m Dubai World Cup?

Displayed is horse's name, trainer, owner:

1. Mystic Guide (USA), Michael Stidham (USA), Godolphin

2. Chuwa Wizard (JPN), Ryuji Okubo (JPN), Shinobu Nakanishi

3. Magny Cours (USA), Andre Fabre (FRA), Godolphin

4. Salute The Soldier (GER), Fawzi Nass (BHR), Victorious

5. Jesus’ Team (USA), Jose Francisco D'Angelo (USA), Grupo 7C Racing Stable

6. Sleepy Eyes Todd (USA) Miguel Angel Silva (USA), Thumbs Up Racing LLC

7. Gifts Of Gold (IRE) Saeed bin Suroor (UAE), Godolphin

8. Hypothetical (IRE), Salem bin Ghadayer (UAE), Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed

9. Military Law (IRE), Musabah Al Muhairi (UAE), Nasir Askar

10. Great Scot (GBR), Abdullah Moshrif (KSA), HRH Prince Faisal bin Khaled

11. Thegreatcollection (USA) Doug Watson (UAE), Zaur Sekrekov

12. Title Ready (USA), Dallas Stewart (USA), Charles E Fipke

13. Ajuste Fiscal (URU) Antonio Cintra (URU), Stud La Pomme

14. Capezzano (USA) Salem bin Ghadayer (UAE), Sultan Ali

Can fans attend the 2021 Dubai World Cup?

There will be no fans in attendance at Meydan Racecourse this year, other than a few owners and sponsors' guests, who will adhere to strict social distancing.

How to watch the 2021 Dubai World Cup?

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.