The UAE Derby is a group two flat race held on Dubai World Cup Night which is the single richest day of Thoroughbred racing in the world.
UAE Derby race is a 1m 3f thoroughbred horse race held at Meydan Racecourse, Dubai, United Arab Emirates on 25th March 2025.
The UAE Derby currently offers a purse of US$2.5 million.
In 2013, the race receives Kentucky Derby points and is now considered a major preparatory race for the Kentucky Derby.
Meydan’s UAE Derby race is run on the turf for both Northern and Southern Hemisphere three-year-old thoroughbreds.
In our 2025 UAE Derby guide, we provide all the information about the group 1 race over the 1m 3f furlongs trip.
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UAE Derby Betting Odds
Here are the betting odds for the UAE Derby race.
- Cairo – 4/1
- Worcester – 5/1
- Goraiko – 11/2
- Tall Boy – 7/1
- Dura Erede – 9/1
- Victoria Road – 10/1
UAE Derby Betting Tips
Here are the betting tips for the 2025 UAE Derby.
- Cairo to WIN
The best odds on our selection currently are with the following bookmakers who are all offering a free bet promotion:
- Boylesports Free Bets
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UAE Derby Previous Winners
Here are the previous winners of the UAE Derby.
| Class | Group 2 |
|---|---|
| Location | Meydan RacecourseDubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Inaugurated | 2000 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred – Flat racing |
| Website | [1] |
| Race information | – |
| Distance | 1,900 metres (1 3/16 miles) |
| Surface | dirt, left-handed |
| Qualification | 3-year-olds from the Northern & 4-year-olds from the Southern Hemisphere |
| Weight | NH: 54.5kg. – SH: 59.5kg Allowance fillies 2kg. |
| Purse | US$2,500,000 |
UAE Derby Trainer Statistics
Here are the leading horse racing trainers in the UAE Derby:
| Trainer | R W P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mikio Matsunaga | 2-1-1 | +11.00 | +6.50 |
| Jamie Osborne | 1-1-1 | +11.00 | +6.60 |
| Doug Watson | 8-0-2 | -8.00 | -6.27 |
| B Seemar | 5-0-1 | -5.00 | -4.50 |
| Hideyuki Mori | 4-0-0 | -4.00 | -4.00 |
| Yukihiro Kato | 1-0-0 | -1.00 | -1.00 |
UAE Derby Jockey Statistics
Here are the leading horse racing jockeys on UAE Derby:
| Jockey | R W P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christophe-Patrice Lemaire | 5-1-2 | +0.50 | -0.80 |
| Yutaka Take | 2-1-1 | +11.00 | +6.50 |
| Ryusei Sakai | 2-1-2 | -0.27 | +2.44 |
| John R Velazquez | 1-0-1 | -1.00 | -0.50 |
| Tadhg O'Shea | 1-0-0 | -1.00 | -1.00 |
Summary
The 2025 UAE Derby is a Group two race that is run over a trip of 1m 3f on the turf course.
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