The tracks of the Emirates Racing Association (ERA) will stage a total of 61 meetings in 2023-2024 after the fixture list was given the stamp of approval by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of the Presidential Court and Chairman of the ERA.
The racing season in the Emirates begins Oct. 28 at Al Ain Racecourse and continues the following day at Sharjah Longines Racecourse. Jebel Ali Racecourse will open its doors for the first time on Nov. 4, and racing at Abu Dhabi begins Nov. 9. The first of 15 meetings of the Dubai Racing Carnival is opening night of Meydan Racecourse will be Friday, Nov. 10. The Dubai World Cup card will take place Mar. 30.
His Highness Sheikh Mansour said, “We are pleased to announce the 2023-2024 racing programme and look forward to another successful racing season for horse trainers, owners and all connections across the entire racecourses of the UAE.
“We offer racing for domestic and international horses in both the thoroughbred and Purebred Arabian ranks. We are keen to put on another great show for everyone starting from Oct. 28 this year.
He continued: “The last season was phenomenal in terms of changes and improvements across the board. It has elevated the competitive and professional nature of the UAE racing and its attractiveness for runners from all over the world.”
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