Al Quoz Sprint added to Dubai World Cup card

To celebrate the 15th renewal of the Dubai World Cup (UAE-G1) on March 27,
2010, and its first running at the new Meydan Grandstand and Racecourse, the
Dubai Racing Club has extended the program to eight races for the meeting with
the addition of the Al Quoz Sprint (UAE-G3), a 1,200-meter turf race worth $1
million.

The Meydan Racecourse features a left-handed 2,400-meter turf circuit outside
of a 1,750-meter all weather track. A 1,200-meter turf straight course adjoining
the outside track makes it ideal for a straight grass sprint, which will
increase opportunities for the best horses from around the world to compete.

Meydan Board Member Malih Lahij Al Basti explained the decision to transfer
the Al Quoz Sprint to World Cup night.

“The highest rated sprinters in the world are predominantly turf horses, and
with the rich history of the Dubai Golden Shaheen ([UAE-G1] on the main track)
attracting the best from the USA, we will now attract the best turf sprinters in
the world with the addition of Al Quoz Sprint,” Al Basti said.

“The Al Quoz Sprint is positioned perfectly on the international calendar to
enable horses to run in Dubai, and then go on to international sprints either at
Royal Ascot or Singapore.”

The Golden Shaheen, which had been a dash down the straightaway at Nad al
Sheba, will now feature a turn because of the configuration of Meydan.

As expected, the centerpiece of the meeting, the Dubai World Cup, has enjoyed
a hefty purse increase to $10 million. The 2,000-meter feature had formerly
carried a purse of $6 million.

Two other changes have been made to the World Cup card. The Dubai Duty Free
(UAE-G1), formerly contested at 1,777 grassy meters at Nad al Sheba, will be
staged over 1,800 meters on Meydan’s turf course, and the U.A.E. Derby (UAE-G2)
has been lengthened from 1,800 meters to 1,900 meters.

“The Dubai World Cup is a highly-regarded fixture on the international racing
circuit, and the new Meydan Racecourse is set to further enhance its global
standing and appeal,” said Saeed Humaid Al-Tayer, chairman of the board and CEO
of Meydan.

“This year’s 15th running of the Dubai World Cup will not only be a milestone
for the sport in the UAE, but also for the rest of the world, as Meydan begins
to fulfill its core mission — to be the Thoroughbred destination of the world.”

The Dubai World Cup meeting is now worth $26.25 million, making it one of the
richest sporting events in the world. The eight-race program comprises four
Group 1s, two Group 2s and one Group 3 race for Thoroughbreds, as well as one
Group 1 Purebred Arabian race.

2010 DUBAI WORLD CUP PROGRAM