The Meydan Racecourse will host the draw for the 29th edition of the Dubai World Cup on Wednesday, marking a significant occasion in the global horse racing calendar.

The draw will determine the starting gates for participating horses in the main race of an evening that includes nine races, boasting a total prize money of $30.5 million.

The highlight of the event will be the Dubai World Cup, sponsored by Emirates, featuring a much-anticipated clash between the previous edition's winner, 'Ushba Tesoro' from Japan, and the UAE Derby 2024 and Saudi Cup champion, 'Forever Young.' This showdown is set to add to the excitement surrounding the main race, which has a prize of $12 million.

The event, scheduled for Saturday, will see participation from 13 countries.

Horse racing enthusiasts are eager for the draw of the evening's richest race, which is expected to attract significant media attention.

Various international media outlets will cover the event, providing live broadcasts to audiences in 170 countries worldwide.