Buick victorious in Longines Dubai Sheema Classic

The Longines Race of the Week is the Longines Dubai Sheema Classic. This Group 1 race is open to thoroughbreds and run over a distance of approximately 2.4km.

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UAE Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum (C-R) celebrates with Jockey William Buick (C-L) and horse Jach Hobbs (C) after they won the Longines Dubai Sheema Classic

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It takes place during the Dubai World Cup at the Meydan Racetrack. The Dubai Sheema Classic offers a purse of US$5 million, making it one of the richest turf races in the world.

This year it was won by William Buick on Jack Hobbs - and you can see the race in the video below

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