Mohammed bin Rashid: Dubai World Cup embodies the noble values of equestrian and its riders

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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, welcomed the guests of the 27th edition of the Dubai World Cup, which kicks off tomorrow, in his official speech in the championship book.

"This edition coincides with the 'Year of Sustainability' declared by my brother, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, under the slogan 'Today for Tomorrow', which embodies our country's approach, goals, vision in the field of sustainability and its responsibility in facing challenges," he said.

In his speech, His Highness added: "On this occasion, we remember my late brother Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul, the leader of empowerment, who left immortal imprints on the history of our dear country, during his reign the UAE made a qualitative leap and we embraced with his visions the glory of space and Mars, and with his passing we lost a leader who gave to his country and people without limits. We also cannot fail to extend our condolences to our brothers and friends in Syria and Turkey for the many lives we lost as a result of the disaster that befell their countries during that devastating earthquake."

His Highness stressed that the Dubai World Cup has embodied year after year, since its inception in 1996, the principles of tolerance, love and peace through this noble sport, as the evening attracts every year the most prominent horses, owners, trainers and jockeys from all over the world, armed with values, morals, honest competition, and above all, determination and will to achieve excellence that has no finish line.

"With the launch of the 27th edition of the Cup, we look forward to seeing champions who write new glories, similar to the achievements of great stars and champions in the record of this championship, starting with the phenomenon «Cigar», the champion of the first edition at Nad Al Sheba Racecourse, passing through «Dubai Millennium», the champion of the millennium, «Thunder Snow», the champion of the historic double of the championship, and «Mystic Guide», who gifted the UAE the Silver Jubilee edition, and ending with the champion of the last edition, «Country Grammer», who gifted the brothers in Saudi Arabia their title. He is the second and now he is aiming to become the second horse to win the double."
At the end of his speech, His Highness said: "In conclusion, I would like to extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to our dear guests, horse owners, trainers and jockeys who accepted the challenge and came to us from all over the world, wishing them all the best and our visitors a pleasant stay and enjoy exciting activities at Meydan Racecourse. We would like to thank the organizing committee and all the work teams for their efforts during the past period to make this edition of the tournament a success, and may God grant success, and Ramadan Kareem."