Libyan horse owner snatches unpredictable win at Dubai World Cup
The Libyan race horse, Secret Ambition sped its way to an unlikely victory in Dubai surprising fans worldwide
Favourites like “Midnight Sands”, “Urban Icon” were left in the dust as Irish Jocky Tudj O’Shea led Secret Ambtiouns to victory with a racing time of 1:35 minutes.
Secret Ambition came in first at the race, followed by ‘Golden and ‘Avant Garde’.
The Dubai World Cup, first held in 1996, is an annual event that has placed the UAE on the map and is home to one of the world’s top racing challenges, drawing the attention of millions of enthusiasts around the globe.
The thoroughbred race is considered the highlight of the city’s sporting and social calendar and a fitting event to showcase an activity that has long been known as the ‘Sport of Kings’.
With the added attraction of the magnificent Ceremony, racegoers fly in from all over the globe to enjoy the unique spectacle that is the Dubai World Cup.
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