The inaugural His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Horseracing Excellence Awards, created to recognise the best performances throughout the year from the horses, jockeys, owners and trainers who took part in Dubai World Cup day 2016, will be presented on Mar. 23 at the Dubai World Cup Welcome Reception.
The winners of each category will be decided based on a tally of statistical data compiled by the U.S. Jockey Club and analysed by a committee consisting of representatives from Meydan and Nielson, a provider of analytics and insights in the sports industry. The committee will review performance in group and graded races from the period running from Dubai World Cup 2016 until Super Saturday, Mar. 4, 2017. A Lifetime Achievement Award and People's Choice Award will also be presented.
“It was 21 years ago that the Dubai World Cup was established and now, as we prepare for the 22nd renewal of our famous race, Meydan Group is delighted to host the next development in His Highness Sheikh Mohammed's far-reaching vision,” said Meydan Group Chairman Saeed H Al Tayer. “Through the HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Horseracing Excellence Awards we seek to reward and recognise those horses and individuals who have made the Dubai World Cup the world-renowned race day it is today. The nine races held on Dubai World Cup day offer the highest prize money in the world to the connections of the finest racehorses on the globe.”
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