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).

Records

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

• 56.21 – Amber Sky (2014), at distance of 1,000 metres
• 1:07.50 – California Spangle (2024), at distance of 1,200 metres

Most wins by a horse (2):

• J J the Jet Plane (2009, 2011)

Most wins by a jockey (1):

• No jockey has won the race more than once

Most wins by a trainer (2):

• Mike De Kock (2009, 2013)
• Charlie Appleby (2018, 2019)

Most wins by an owner (2):

• H Du Preez, C Strydom, L Houdalakis, C Boyens (2009, 2011)
• Godolphin (2018, 2019)

Winners

See also

• List of United Arab Emirates horse races

References

• Racing Post:
  • 2007, 2008, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
  • 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

External links

• Dubai World Cup

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