The world's richest race live on Channel 4

26 March 2015

Saturday, March 28th sees Channel 4 broadcast the world’s richest race – the Dubai World Cup - with a staggering $10 million jackpot.

Total prize fund for the eight-racecard reaches a mouth-watering $40 million and Channel 4 Racing will once again showcase the feature race within a dedicated 45-minute programme live from Meydan Racecourse.

The international show, on-air from 4:05pm, will be presented by Emma Spencer from Meydan with Nick Luck at the helm from the Doncaster-based studio.   Coverage takes in the one mile four furlong Sheema Classic (4.15pm), the $10 million Dubai World Cup (5.00pm) and a round-up of the evening’s action that includes five group one prizes and an incredible $40 million to be won.

Ed Havard, Head of Live Events and Sport at Channel 4, says: “The Dubai World Cup is shaping up to be a highly competitive contest with horses from Britain, America, Japan and United Arab Emirates heading the market.

“This blue riband contest is an essential component to our racing schedule and promises to be a spectacular contest and a real treat for racing fans.”

Channel 4 Racing’s coverage re Saturday, March 28:

The Morning Line hosted by Nick Luck with live inserts from Dubai                    8am

Channel 4 Racing live from Doncaster, Kempton & Meydan                                   1:30 – 4.05pm               

The Dubai World Cup                                                                                                                   4:05 – 5:30pm