Godolphin Mile

The Godolphin Mile is a Group 2 flat Thoroughbred horse race in the United Arab Emirates for Southern Hemisphere three-year-old horses and Northern Hemisphere four-year-olds. It is contested on dirt over a distance of 1,600 metres (approximately 8 furlongs) at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai.

Inaugurated in 1994 as the Nad Al Sheba Mile, and originally run at Nad Al Sheba Racecourse. It was renamed in 2000 to its current name, and was moved to Meydan Racecourse in 2010. The race takes place annually during the Dubai World Cup Night in late March and currently offers a purse of US$1 million.

Records

Speed record:

• 1:35:21 – One Man Band (2016) at Meydan Racecourse on Dirt
• 1:36:57 – Calming Influence (2010) at Meydan Racecourse on Tapeta
• 1:34.91 – Lend a Hand (1999) at Nad Al Sheba Racecourse

Most wins:

• 2 – Lost Soldier (1994, 1995)
• 2 – Firebreak (2003, 2004)

Most wins by a jockey:

• 8 – Frankie Dettori (1998, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2025)

Most wins by a trainer:

• 10 – Saeed bin Suroor (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2009, 2011, 2012)

Most wins by an owner:

• 8 – Godolphin Racing (1998, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012)

Winners of the Godolphin Mile

See also

• List of United Arab Emirates horse races

References

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