United Arab Emirates
Meydan · 24.01.25
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Purse€ 433,800 · US$494k
To the winner€ 265,600
Distance1800 metres
Winning time1m 45.10s
SurfaceTurf · Good
ConditionsNH 4up & SH 3up
Runners8
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Australia and NZ Blacktype Racing Dump · English commentaryResult
8 runners · prize money to 5th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
2ndPoker Face6yo gelding by Fastnet Rock × Stars At NightPat DobbsSimon & Ed Crisford4 ½€ 88,500
5thRoyal Dubai5yo colt by Seahenge × Sand RoseJames DoyleL Botti7 ¼€ 13,300
6thAlfareeq8yo gelding by Dark Angel × UrjuwaanJim CrowleyM Mheiri4 ¼
7thAncient Rome6yo gelding by War Front × GagnoaTom MarquandCharles Hills2
Pedigree of the winner
Connections
Romantic Warrior in 2025
1 other win · 2 placesTrainer / Jockey / Track
Hong Kong Cup2000 metres · € 4,513,2001stC S ShumJames McDonald14.12.2025Sha TinPrize money €2,843,335Race detailsWatch
Dubai Turf1800 metres · € 1,148,4002ndC S ShumJames McDonald05.04.2025MeydanPrize money €239,260Race detailsWatch
Saudi Cup1800 metres · € 17,573,6002nd——22.02.2025King Abdulaziz RacecoursePrize money —Race detailsWatch
All winners since 2020
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Measured TimeFrankel × Minidress | Charlie ApplebyWilliam Buick | Godolphin Racing, LlcGodolphin | ||
| 2023 | AlfareeqDark Angel × Urjuwaan | M Al MheiriDane O'Neill | ShadwellShadwell Estate Company Ltd | ||
| 2022 | AlfareeqDark Angel × Urjuwaan | M Al MheiriDane O'Neill | ShadwellShadwell Estate Company Ltd | ||
| 2021 | Lord GlittersWhipper × Lady Glitters | David O'MearaDaniel Tudhope | Geoff & Sandra TurnbullSCA Elevage de Tourgeville | ||
| 2020 | Barney RoyExcelebration × Alina | Charlie ApplebyWilliam Buick | Godolphin Management Co.Ltd.Eliza Park International Pty Ltd |
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