Al Fahidi Fort (horse race)

The Al Fahidi Fort is a horse race run over a distance of 1,400 metres (seven furlongs) on turf in January at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai. The race is named after the oldest existing building in Dubai.

It was first run in 2003 Nad Al Sheba Racecourse before being transferred to Meydan in 2010.

The race distance was 1600 metres until 2014 it was reduced to 1400 metres.

The race began as a Listed race in 2003. The race was elevated to Group 3 level in 2004 and became a Group 2 event in 2006.

Records

Record time:

• 1:21.59 - Al Suhail (2023) (1400 metres)
• 1:35.97 - D'Anjou (2004) (1600 metres)

Most successful horse (2 wins):

• Linngari – 2006, 2007
• Safety Check – 2015, 2016

Most wins by a jockey:

• 5 - Kevin Shea 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2012

Most wins by a trainer:

• 8 - Charlie Appleby 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024

Most wins by an owner:

• 8 - Godolphin Racing 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Winners

See also

• List of United Arab Emirates horse races

References

• Racing Post:
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