United Arab Emirates
Meydan · 05.04.25
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Purse€ 1,378,100 · US$1.6M
To the winner€ 832,600
Distance2410 metres
Winning time2m 27.05s
SurfaceTurf · Good
ConditionsNH 4up & SH 3up
Runners9
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Idol Horse · English commentaryResult
9 runners · prize money to 5th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
2ndCalandagan4yo gelding by Gleneagles × CalayanaMickael BarzalonaFrancis-Henri Graffard1 ¼€ 287,100
5thGiavellotto6yo colt by Mastercraftsman × GerikaOisin MurphyMarco Botti3 ¼€ 43,100
8thDeira Mile4yo gelding by Camelot × Fastnet MistTom MarquandOwen Burrows1
9thCalif6yo gelding by Areion × Cherry DanonAdrie de VriesF NassNeck
Pedigree of the winner
Connections
Danon Decile in 2025
2 placesTrainer / Jockey / Track
Arima Kinen2500 metres · € 5,260,0003rdShogo YasudaKeita Tosaki28.12.2025NakayamaPrize money €692,108Race detailsWatch
Japan Cup2400 metres · € 5,260,0003rdShogo YasudaKeita Tosaki30.11.2025TokyoPrize money €692,108Race detailsWatch
All winners since 2021
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rebel's RomanceDubawi × Minidress | C ApplebyW Buick | GodolphinGodolphin | ||
| 2023 | EquinoxKitasan Black × Chateau Blanche | Tetsuya KimuraChristophe Lemaire | Silk Racing Co LtdNorthern Farm | ||
| 2022 | ShahryarDeep Impact × Dubai Majesty | Hideaki FujiwaraCristian Demuro | Sunday Racing Co LtdNorthern Farm | ||
| 2021 | MishriffMake Believe × Contradict | John & Thady GosdenDavid Egan | Prince A A FaisalNawara Stud Limited |
History since 1998
Dubai Sheema Classic27Editions since 1998
0Multiple winners
15%Won by fillies or mares4 of 27 · 4 of the last 20
2:25.65Fastest winning timeEquinox · 2023
Record holders
Most wins since 19981GodolphinOwner · 2011, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2024 …7 wins
2William BuickJockey · 2010, 2017, 2018, 2019, 20245 wins
3John GosdenTrainer · 2010, 2017, 20213 wins
3Charlie ApplebyTrainer · 2018, 2019, 20243 wins
3DubawiSire · 2016, 2019, 20243 wins
3Northern FarmBreeder · 2014, 2022, 20233 wins
7Top VilleDamsire · 2010, 20112 wins
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| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Odds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Danon DecileEpiphaneia × Top Decile | Shogo YasudaKeita Tosaki | Danox Co., Ltd.Shadai Farm | 15.00 | |
| 2024 | Rebel's RomanceDubawi × Minidress | Charlie ApplebyWilliam Buick | GodolphinGodolphin | 29.00 | |
| 2023 | EquinoxKitasan Black × Chateau Blanche | Tetsuya KimuraChristophe Lemaire | Silk RacingNorthern Farm | 1.91 | |
| 2022 | ShahryarDeep Impact × Dubai Majesty | Hideaki FujiwaraCristian Demuro | Sunday RacingNorthern Farm | 7.50 | |
| 2021 | MishriffMake Believe × Contradict | John GosdenDavid Egan | Prince Abdul Rahman al FaisalNawara Stud Limited | 5.00 | |
| 2019 | Old PersianDubawi × Indian Petal | Charlie ApplebyWilliam Buick | GodolphinGodolphin | 2.25 | |
| 2018 | HawkbillKitten's Joy × Trensa | Charlie ApplebyWilliam Buick | GodolphinHelen K Groves Revokable Trust | 6.00 | |
| 2017 | Jack HobbsHalling × Swain's Gold | John GosdenWilliam Buick | GodolphinMinster Stud | 5.00 | |
| 2016 | PostponedDubawi × Ever Rigg | Roger VarianAndrea Atzeni | Mohammed Obaid Al MaktoumSt Albans Bloodstock | 1.80 | |
| 2015 | DolniyaAzamour × Daltama | Alain de Royer-DupréChristophe Soumillon | Aga Khan StudsAga Khan Studs | 8.00 | |
| 2014 | GentildonnaDeep Impact × Donna Blini | Sei IshizakaRyan Moore | Sunday RacingNorthern Farm | 5.00 | |
| 2013 | St Nicholas AbbeyMontjeu × Leaping Water | Aidan O'BrienJoseph O'Brien | Coolmore GroupBarton Bloodstock & Villiers Synd | 3.75 | |
| 2012 | Cirrus des AiglesEven Top × Taille de Guepe | Corine Barande-BarbeOlivier Peslier | Jean-Claude-Alain Dupouy & / Xavier NielYvon Lelimouzin & Benoit Deschamps | 3.75 | |
| 2011 | RewildingTiger Hill × Darara | Mahmood Al ZarooniFrankie Dettori | GodolphinWatership Down Stud | 3.00 | |
| 2010 | Dar Re MiSingspiel × Darara | John GosdenWilliam Buick | Andrew Lloyd WebberAxel Wend | 10.00 | |
| 2009 | Eastern AnthemSingspiel × Kazzia | Mubarak bin ShafyaAhmed Ajtebi | Hamdan Al MaktoumDarley | 15.00 | |
| 2008 | Sun ClassiqueFuji Kiseki × Elfenjer | Mike de KockKevin Shea | Lionel Cohen & W. V. RipponL Cohen | 8.50 | |
| 2007 | Vengeance of RainZabeel × Danelagh | David FerrarisAnthony Delpech | R. G. Chow Hon ManK. Biggs Enterprises Pt. Ltd., Porter St. Investments Pty. Ltd., R. N. Russell, et al | 10.00 | |
| 2006 | Heart's CrySunday Silence × Irish Dance | Kojiro HashiguchiChristophe Lemaire | Shadai RacehorseShadai Farm | 3.75 | |
| 2005 | Phoenix ReachAlhaarth × Carroll's Canyon | Andrew BaldingMartin Dwyer | Winterbeck Manor StudChristine Kiernan | 6.00 | |
| 2004 | Polish SummerPolish Precedent × Hunt The Sun | André FabreGary Stevens | JuddmonteJuddmonte | 4.33 | |
| 2003 | SulamaniHernando × Soul Dream | Saeed bin SuroorFrankie Dettori | GodolphinNiarchos Family | 2.50 | |
| 2002 | NayefGulch × Height of Fashion | Marcus TregoningRichard Hills | Hamdan Al MaktoumShadwell Stud | 3.25 | |
| 2001 | Stay GoldSunday Silence × Golden Sash | Yasuo IkeeYutaka Take | Shadai RacehorseShiraoi Farm | 34.00 | |
| 2000 | Fantastic LightRahy × Jood | Sir Michael StouteKieren Fallon | Maktoum Al MaktoumGainsborough Farm | ||
| 1999 | Fruits of LoveHansel × Vallee Secrete | Mark JohnstonKieren Fallon | Michael DoyleAnd Mrs Roy L Ash | ||
| 1998 | StowawaySlip Anchor × On Credit | Saeed bin SuroorFrankie Dettori | GodolphinHesmonds Stud Ltd |
Source: G1Stars meeting database – winners, connections, times and starting prices as recorded. Group 1 grading began in 1971.
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