Al Quoz Sprint
Al Quoz Sprint is a thoroughbred horse race held in Meydan Racecourse, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It was first run in 2007 as part of the then, Dubai International Racing Carnival and subsequently moved to Dubai World Cup night in 2010 to coincide with the opening of Meydan Racecourse . In 2009, it became a Group 3 and is now run at Group 1 level.
Initially run over 1200m, in 2011, the race was shortened to a 1000-meter (5 furlongs) sprint.
Records
Speed record: (at current distance of 1,000 metres)
56.21 – Amber Sky (2014)
Most wins by a horse (2):
J J the Jet Plane (2009, 2011)
Most wins by a jockey(1):
No jockey has won the race more than once
Most wins by a trainer(2):
Mike De Kock (2009, 2013)
Most wins by an owner (2):
H Du Preez, C Strydom, L Houdalakis, C Boyens (2009, 2011)
Winners
External links
Dubai World Cup