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
- Betfair Free Bets
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- Paddy Power Free Bets
- Skybet Free Bets
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A P O'Brien | 9-1-1 | -6.25 | -6.95 |
| Saeed bin Suroor | 6-1-3 | -2.25 | -2.12 |
| Charlie Appleby | 5-1-1 | +4.00 | +0.80 |
| Mikio Matsunaga | 3-1-1 | +10.00 | +5.50 |
| M F De Kock | 3-1-1 | +0.25 | -0.65 |
| Koichi Shintani | 2-1-1 | +11.00 | +5.00 |
| Yukihiro Kato | 2-1-1 | +10.00 | +5.60 |
| Yoshito Yahagi | 2-1-2 | -0.27 | +2.44 |
| Brendan P Walsh | 1-1-1 | +25.00 | +15.00 |
| Hidetaka Otonashi | 1-1-1 | +4.50 | +2.70 |
UAE Derby Jockey Statistics
Here are the leading horse racing jockeys on UAE Derby:
| Jockey | R W P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christophe-Patrice Lemaire | 6-2-3 | +11.50 | +5.80 |
| Christophe Soumillon | 4-2-2 | +3.00 | +0.73 |
| William Buick | 7-1-1 | +2.00 | -1.20 |
| Ryan Moore | 7-1-2 | -4.25 | -4.23 |
| Yutaka Take | 3-1-1 | +10.00 | +5.50 |
| Ryusei Sakai | 3-1-3 | -1.27 | +3.04 |
| Jose L Ortiz | 1-1-1 | +25.00 | +15.00 |
| Damian Lane | 1-1-1 | +12.00 | +6.00 |
| Mickael Barzalona | 5-0-3 | -5.00 | -0.55 |
| Pat Dobbs | 5-0-2 | -5.00 | -3.27 |
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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